Postdoctoral Research Fellow

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position along with research interests, career aspirations. Additionally, please include the name and contact information for three references.

Job Summary

The Kaczorowski lab at the University of Michigan is recruiting post-doctoral scholars to evaluate interventions; such as drugs, nutraceutical, and bioceuticals, that might slow aging and extend the healthy lifespan in genetically heterogenous mice. The Kaczorowski lab utilizes cutting edge neuroanatomical, neuroimaging, computational, and behavioral genetic approaches to understand the cellular and physiological pathways that modulate the aging rate and multiple disease risks. The Kaczorowski Lab team values excellence, integrity, impact and kindness - and we are looking for postdoctoral trainees who are enthusiastic and creative.

The Kaczorowski lab is in the Department of Neurology at the University of Michigan Medical School located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The city is ranked among the top 10 places to live in the U.S, with a community that is pedestrian and bike friendly. The Michigan Neuroscience Institute (MNI) continues to be a leader in innovative, collaborative, and visionary research in the areas of brain science and brain impacting diseases. MNI?s cross-disciplinary research portfolio reflects the full range of basic and translational projects from molecular analyses to animal models to human applications. More information about the Kaczorowski lab can be found at http://kaczorowski.lab.medicine.umich.edu or on Twitter @KaczorowskiLab.

Responsibilities*

The successful candidate will be able to plan, develop, execute, and analyze an independent research project in the context of a supportive lab and institutional environment. In addition, they will supervise and help train graduate students, undergraduate research assistants and junior technicians in the lab. We are looking for someone that has the aptitude to learn new techniques, works well with others, and possesses strong critical thinking skills.

• Utilize genetically heterogeneous mice, in which each mouse is genetically unique, to study the aging rate and disease risks following intervention with specific drugs and pharmaceutics.
• Help maintain lab organization and record all information in an official laboratory notebook.
• Maintain organization of lab protocols, equipment operation and standard techniques.
• Participate in periodic research discussions.
• Present data and plans for new experiments during laboratory meetings.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop and achieve short- and long-range plans.
• Assists with the creation of posters, manuscripts, and presentations for scientific meetings and/or grant submissions.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, according to research or lab needs.

Required Qualifications*

• Education: Must possess either a Ph.D in biological or related sciences field, or professional doctorate (e.g. M.D., DD.S., D.V.M., Pharm.D.).

Desired Qualifications*

• Strong training background in animal behavior, pharmacy, and genetics.
• Other areas of experience/training include cell biology or chemistry.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and career oriented individual preferred.
• Minimum of one 1st author paper from graduate related research.
• Experience with statistical analysis; interprets and evaluates results and compiles data for peer and PI review.

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?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

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.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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Postdoctoral Research Fellow

RESEARCH FELLOW

Ann Arbor Campus

Onsite

Full-Time

Regular

Exempt

Medical School

MM Neurology Department

3/26/2026 - 6/24/2026

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