How to Apply

For consideration, please email a cover letter detailing your interest in the position and your research experience, your recent CV, and contact information for three references to Dr. Elliott D. SoRelle at [email protected].

Job Summary

The SoRelle Collaborative EBV (scEBV) Lab in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Michigan Medical School is actively seeking postdoctoral scholars to work on single-cell and spatial -omics projects investigating Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection. The projects include: 1) dissecting host-virus interactions that epigenetically regulate cellular function and fate; 2) understanding the pathogenic roles of partial versus complete lytic reactivation; and 3) developing spatially-resolved genome-wide insights from EBV-infected tissues including virus-associated cancers. Learn more: Elliott Sorelle | Faculty | University of Michigan Medical School (umich.edu)

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world?s most distinguished academic health systems.  In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

Benefits for Postdoctoral Research Fellows

Required Qualifications*

Candidates must have a Ph.D. and/or M.D., or equivalent degree. We are looking for highly motivated team players with a background in microbiology, immunology, cell biology, or a related field, who are interested in studying host-pathogen interactions and/or viral oncology. Prior experience in virology is not necessary, but previous experience with molecular biology, biochemistry, and/or computational biology is preferred. Experience with single-cell sequencing, spatial transcriptomics, and/or advanced fluorescence microscopy is highly desired. The scEBV Lab strives to achieve and maintain a diverse, equal, and inclusive work environment, and we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, political views, or sexual orientation.

How You'll Grow

The scEBV Lab is fully committed to the career development of successful candidates and will closely work with them toward achieving their future goals. If desired, the candidate will be mentored to develop independent research projects and build a personalized career development plan during their postdoctoral period to be competitive for grants/fellowships and future career steps. The candidate will be offered opportunities for growth in leadership, mentorship, and/or teaching skills as desired. 

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.