The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving, and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

Why Work at Michigan?

Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care — that's the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. It's adding a purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.

Industry: Higher Education
Company Size: 10,001+ employees

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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.

**Job Summary**

The Academic Medical Center (AMC) at Michigan Medicine is seeking a dynamic, collaborative, and strategic leader to serve as Director of Occupational Safety & Environmental Health. This role provides enterprise wide leadership for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of comprehensive occupational safety, environmental health, and Environment of Care programs across a complex academic medical center encompassing inpatient and ambulatory clinical operations, research laboratories, and support services.

The Director partners closely with executive leadership, clinical leaders, faculty, researchers, and institutional stakeholders to advance a proactive culture of safety, regulatory excellence, environmental stewardship, and high reliability. Through strategic vision, data driven decision making, and strong crossfunctional collaboration, the Director ensures the AMC protects the health and safety of its workforce, patients, learners, visitors, and the communities it serves.

This role reports to the Associate Chief Operating Officer for Operations, Ancillary Services, and Safety.

Responsibilities*

- Provide enterprise level leadership, direction, and governance for occupational safety, environmental health, and Environment of Care programs across the academic medical center.

- Develop, implement, and execute a long term strategic plan that advances a proactive culture of safety, high reliability, and continuous improvement.

- Ensure sustained compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including MIOSHA, OSHA, EPA, NFPA, NRC, and other relevant regulatory agencies.

- Lead institutional readiness for regulatory inspections, audits, and accreditation surveys.

- Serve as the executive lead for regulatory findings, corrective action plans, and ongoing compliance monitoring.

**Program Oversight**

- Oversee enterprise programs including occupational safety, environmental health and safety (EHS), laboratory safety, hazardous materials and waste management, ergonomics and injury prevention, safe patient handling & mobility, fire and life safety coordination, radiation safety, and Environment of Care.

- Oversee the investigation, analysis, and resolution of serious safety incidents involving employees, patients, visitors, facilities, or equipment.

- Provide leadership and expertise for safety programs supporting research laboratories and regulated research environments.

**Education, Engagement, and Culture of Safety**

- Partner with clinical, academic, and operational leaders to design and implement safety education, training, and competency programs.

- Promote just culture principles and learning-focused approaches to incident management and prevention.

**Governance, Metrics & Reporting**

- Lead the Environment of Care, Employee Harm Oversight Committees, and co-lead the Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Steering and Clinical Radiation Safety Committees and ensure sustained compliance with the Joint Commission's Physical Environment standards.

- Establish leading and lagging safety performance metrics, dashboards, and benchmarking.

**Financial & People Leadership**

- Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team of safety and environmental health professionals.

- Manage departments budgets, resource allocation, and operational efficiency in alignment with institutional priorities.

- Foster a high-performing, collaborative, and inclusive team culture.

Required Qualifications*

- Bachelors degree in occupational safety & health, Environmental Management, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Management, or related field.

- Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in occupational safety, environmental health, or EHS programs, with senior level leadership experience.

- Demonstrated experience leading safety or environmental health programs in complex, highly regulated environments; healthcare or academic medical center experience strongly preferred.

- Comprehensive knowledge of applicable regulations and standards (e.g., MIOSHA/OSHA, EPA, NFPA, NRC).

- Demonstrated success in leading, mentoring, and developing professional teams.

- Strong analytical and data driven decision making skills.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence leaders across disciplines and levels.

Desired Qualifications*

- Masters degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Management, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Management, or related field.

- Professional certification such as Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or similar credentials.

- Experience in an academic medical center, research intensive organization, or similarly complex health system.

- Demonstrated experience supporting high reliability or zero harm initiatives.

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.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Director, Occupational Safety & Environmental Health

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.

**Job Summary**

One NIH-funded postdoctoral fellow positions is available to study mechanisms of HIV persistence Dr. Collins? lab in the Department of Internal Medicine University of Michigan Medical School. NIH-funded projects include:

-  Development of strategies to promote immune clearance.

-  Identification of sources of persistent virus.

-  Single cell analysis of in vivo viral reservoirs and in vitro models of latency.

-  The innate immune response to HIV and mechanisms of immune evasion.

The successful candidate will join a well-established team of diverse researchers and will have the opportunity to develop independent research projects. Previous postdoctoral fellows trained in the laboratory have become independent faculty members at research universities, senior scientists in pharmaceutical companies and leaders in government agencies.

Responsibilities*

Full time independent research with attendance at lab meeting and one on one meetings. Fellows will be expected to apply for funding opportunities for which they are eligible.

Required Qualifications*

-  Must be pursuing advanced scientific or scholarly training, which may be in a clinical setting but is outside of the traditional clinical service and does not involve direct patient care.

- Highly motivated candidates with a Ph.D. and first author publication (s) in virology, immunology, cell biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, or genetics journals are encouraged to apply.

Desired Qualifications*

Experience in virology would be particularly helpful.

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.

Additional Information

The Collins laboratory is located in a large institution offering state-of-the-art equipment and core facilities.

**Please Refer To Our Recent Publications At**

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/myncbi/kathleen.collins.2/bibliography/40721596/public/

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 Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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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.

**Job Summary**

Postdoctoral research positions are available in the immunology laboratory of Chang H. Kim at the University of Michigan within the Department of Pathology and May H. Weiser Food Allergy Center. Successful candidates will become part of a highly productive and collaborative team of researchers in a modern, interconnected laboratory space. Within the group, there is a strong commitment to mentorship and an excellent track record of success for both academic and industrial career tracks. The positions will be funded from NIH research and training grants and institutional supports at the University of Michigan. Both domestic and international candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities*

PhD level research activities include literature search, critical thinking, designing and carrying out experiments, data management, writing papers, and maintaining research resources in the lab.

**Opportunities Exist In The Following Research Areas**

-  Mucosal and systemic immunology and allergic immune responses

-  Development, migration and e??ector functions of innate lymphoid cells

-  Roles of gut microbial metabolites in regulation of immunity, autoimmune diseases, and anti-cancer responses

-  Roles of retinoic acid and its receptor in regulation of the immune system, focusing on T and DC regulation

-  Immunotherapies and chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) therapies

**Lab Website**

https://www.pathology.med.umich.edu/chang-kim-lab/

Required Qualifications*

Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in life science areas

High productivity demonstrated in publication record (quality and quantity)

Strong commitment to Immunology research demonstrated in publications

Proficiency in English and strong communication skills are necessary.

Desired Qualifications*

In vivo research experience with rodents and human tissues

Experience with molecular biology and next generation sequencing analyses is preferred.

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.

Additional Information

Interested individuals should send a cover letter, CV, and the names and contact information for 2-3 references to: Dr. Chang Kim ([email protected])

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

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 Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Michigan Medicine, based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is part of one of the world’s leading universities.

Michigan Medicine is a premier, highly ranked academic medical center and award-winning health care system with state-of-the-art facilities. Our vision is to create the future of health care through scientific discovery, innovations in education, and the most effective and compassionate care. 

We want to be the leader in health care, health care reform, and biomedical innovation.

Michigan Medicine includes the U-M Hospitals and Health Centers; the U-M Medical School and its Faculty Group Practice; one of the nation's largest biomedical research communities; and education programs that train thousands of future health professionals and scientists each year. We were formerly known as the University of Michigan Medical Center; today that term applies generally to the collection of buildings on our main medical campus in Ann Arbor. 

We have a close partnership with the U-M School of Nursing and other health sciences schools at U-M. Through  the Michigan Health Corporation, we are able to form partnerships outside of our University.

Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
Company Size: 10,001+ employees

Michigan Medicine

**Job Summary**

An exciting opportunity has been created for an experienced researcher to join the Alumkal Laboratory (https://alumkal.lab.medicine.umich.edu/) at the U of M Division of Heme-Onc and the Rogel Cancer Center in Ann Arbor, MI. This individual will join as a post-doctoral researcher and work directly with Dr. Joshi Alumkal, Leader of the U of M Prostate/Genitourinary Oncology Cancer Section. He/she will be an integral member of research team whose focus is epigenetics and drug resistance in prostate cancer.

Our laboratory focuses on identifying mechanisms by which key chromatin modifying enzymes and chromatin readers drive transcription of pathways that promote treatment resistance. We use genomic/epigenomic studies in prostate cancer clinical samples and prostate cancer cell line model systems and functional studies to understand this process. Our goal is to develop new, targeted treatment strategies for men with advanced prostate cancer.

The position is in a collaborative, interdisciplinary, and highly translational environment in the U of M Division of Heme-Onc and the Rogel Cancer Center in the U of M School of Medicine. Highly-motivated candidates with expertise in molecular biology, chromatin, and genomics who are interested in a career in oncology basic/translational research will be most competitive for this position.

The individual will be responsible for leading a collaborative research project focused on prostate cancer epigenetics and drug resistance. Expertise with molecular biology, biochemistry, and genomics will be required for this project. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to: maintaining a high level of professional expertise in the field; supervising and providing guidance and mentorship to other scientists within the laboratory; designing and directing or executing experiments; and establishing laboratory procedures and systems that enforce and maintain a high level of organization in the lab. The individual will have demonstrated success in leading, managing and participating in collaborative projects and a distinguished record of scientific and technical accomplishments. S/he will have the ability to gain the confidence of other scientists, and staff, and the ability to develop strategic relationships and partnerships with key constituents.

Responsibilities*

- Running a laboratory project of his/her own- Independently develop and manage research experiments, determining the most suitable methods to be used. Interpret and perform complex data analysis on experimental results and determine whether they are consistent with goals. Maintain a high level of professional expertise through familiarity with current scientific literature. As needed, develop innovative techniques and experimental systems to meet research program goals.

- Scientific writing and project development- Prepare research findings for presentation at scientific meetings and conference and manuscripts for publication. Write grant applications.

- Collaborative Interactions: Develop, foster and maintain relationships with partners in academia and in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industries.

- Train and mentor students and lab staff.

Required Qualifications*

- Doctoral degree in relevant field.

- Ability to synthesize ones own results and others to formulate hypotheses

- Must possess energy and drive to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.

- Must have excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills: both written and verbal.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team while being collaborative in resolving problems.

- Proficient with computers specifically MS Office (which includes, Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint), Adobe Illustrator, and statistical analysis software.

- Ability to use tact and diplomacy to maintain effective working relationships

- Technical proficiency, scientific creativity, collaborative ability, and independent thinker

- Demonstrated ability to learn new and innovative processes

Desired Qualifications*

- Expertise in epigenetics, genomics, and cancer biology are strongly preferred.

- Expertise with ChIP-seq RNA-seq and data visualization/analysis is strongly preferred.

- Experience with CRISPR/Cas9 KO technology is strongly preferred. (Molecular biology techniques required: chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP), PCR, primer design, cell culture, transfections, transductions, Western blots, cloning)

- Experience with drug sensitivity/synergy analyses preferred.

- Strong publication record.

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 Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

How to Apply

A cover letter and resume are important submissions for the hiring team to get a sense of your experience. In the cover letter, in one page or less, please let us know how this role aligns with your career aspirations and skills. Submit both a cover letter and resume as one file.

Competitive salary available based on qualifications, experience and education of the selected candidate.

Who We Are

ITS Empowers U-M Faculty, Researchers, Staff, And Students Through Innovative Technology Solutions That Support Teaching, Learning, Research, And Work. We Are Committed To Delivering Cohesive Digital Experiences And Enabling University-wide Transformation By

- Elevating the customer experience through proactive, responsive, and high-quality service

- Ensuring IT security and privacy while fostering innovation in an open academic environment

- Enabling data-informed decision-making across the institution

- Delivering intuitive and scalable research computing solutions

- Building a world-class, reliable, and forward-looking technology infrastructure

We value professionals who are proactive, adaptable, and collaborative individuals who can navigate ambiguity, move with urgency, and contribute to both team success and long-term strategic initiatives.

**Job Summary**

University of Michigan's Information and Technology Services (ITS) is seeking a**Communications Team Manager **to lead our team of marketing professionals. In this role, you will provide leadership for multiple complex marketing and communications initiatives that support both ITS and the Office of the Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer (VPIT-CIO). This position will report to the ITS Director of Marketing and Communications.

This position is designed for a leader who is equally committed to people management and strategic communications. You will lead, challenge, and align a highly skilled team of communications and multimedia professionals, bringing clear direction, thoughtful prioritization, and a strong sense of shared accountability to the work. Success in this role requires the ability to engage experienced contributors, build trust, and drive cohesion across diverse perspectives. At the same time, you will strengthen the operational foundation tools, processes, and planning rhythms that enables proactive, consistent, high-quality communications.

ITS Marketing and Communications is organized into two groups: the Communications team and the Digital User Experience (DUX) team. As the manager of the Communications team, you will work closely with the DUX team manager to align resources and coordinate initiatives to support a unified, customer-focused approach.

The Communications Team Manager will report to the Communications Director.

Responsibilities*

**People Leadership & Team Development**

- Staff Management: Direct day-to-day operations for a team of communication specialists, including work assignments, progress monitoring, and ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of all deliverables.

- Professional Growth: Manage all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including hiring, mentoring, and providing specific feedback through the organization's performance management methodology.

- Team Cohesion: Work to break down internal silos to encourage a more collaborative atmosphere. You will partner with the DUX manager to identify joint opportunities and foster a strong, unified culture across both teams.

- Customer Service Focus: Guide the team in developing strong customer service skills, ensuring they remain responsive and attentive to the needs of the U-M and ITS communities.

**Strategic Operations & Process Improvements**

- Strategic Planning: Develop long-term communication strategies and proactive campaigns for major university and ITS milestones.

- Tool Development: Build and maintain essential communications infrastructure, including academic-year content calendars and tracking tools for events and email communications, to increase visibility for the team's work.

- Resource Management: Provide resource and time estimates for projects, managing team bandwidth to ensure consistent output and effective fiscal planning.

- Operational Excellence: Set high standards for communication methodologies and continually improve how ITS communicates about its services to students, faculty, and staff.

**Strategic Engagement & Crisis Response**

- Relationship Building: Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior leadership and diverse stakeholders across ITS and the university.

- Executive Communications: Assist in the development, writing, and editing of executive communications to ensure clear and impactful messaging.

- Major Initiative Strategy: Partner with the Director of Marketing & Communications to create high-level strategy for major projects and technology changes, effectively coordinating project tactics across cross-functional teams.

- Incident Response: Lead the approach for communications when major technology issues arise, including managing the response team members and working with them to refine and improve their response processes. This role will also participate in on-call rotations for after-hours crisis communications support, as needed.

- Adaptable: Drives team success in dynamic environments by managing ambiguity, adjusting to changing technologies and requirements, and maintaining forward momentum.

- Ambiguity Management: Adapt to unexpected changes in technology or project requirements, leading the team through shifting priorities with resilience.

- Confidentiality: Manage sensitive internal and external communications with a high degree of confidentiality, ensuring discretion in messaging related to personnel, leadership, and organizational strategy.

Required Qualifications*

- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.

- At least 5 years of progressive professional experience in marketing and communications, including the implementation of large-scale strategic plans.

- At least 3-4 years of supervisory experience and managing direct reports, with a focus on people management, staff development, and performance reviews.

- Demonstrated experience with successful writing and editing skills, including the ability to articulate messages to a variety of audiences.

- Proven experience creating long-term strategies, organizational tools (like content calendars), and using change management principles and methodologies.

- Demonstrated ability to build consensus and maintain professional relationships across a large organization.

- Excellent time management skills, characterized by the ability to prioritize complex tasks and remain highly accessible, underscored by a dedication to timely communication.

- Exceptional project management skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

- Willingness to think creatively, try new things, and experiment, while prioritizing customer needs.

Desired Qualifications*

- Advanced degree in a related field such as Marketing or Communications.

- Familiarity with the culture and structure of a large higher education institution.

- Experience with information technology and helping organizations with large-scale change management and/or technology implementation efforts.

- Previous experience in crisis communications or incident response management.

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.

Additional Information

Benefits at the University of Michigan

**Benefits**

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

- Generous time off

- A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting

- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance

- Life insurance

- Long-term disability coverage

- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

- Dental and Vision Insurance

- Parental and Maternity Leave

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Communications Team Manager

**Job Summary**

The University of Michigan, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology & Diabetes is a seeking a full-time, board certified/eligible candidate for a faculty position in the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in patient care and teaching in our expanding academic medicine group. Duties include teaching, providing direct patient care, and involvement in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Excellent benefits and compensation package with guaranteed salary plus the opportunity to earn incentive bonuses.

Ideal candidates will possess combinations of clinical and research excellence, leadership abilities and dedication to education, and will bring innovation in clinical care as we create advanced care delivery models.

Candidates seeking part-time appointments will also be considered.

Required Qualifications*

The ideal candidate should have an MD or DO degree and postgraduate clinical training. They should hold or can obtain the appropriate medical license in the state of Michigan. Candidates should be able to collaborate effectively with other clinicians. Excellent communication skills are essential. Evidence of clinical competence and didactic teaching is expected. Prior training or clinical experience at a major academic medical center is preferred.

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.

Underfill Statement

This position is posted as a Clinical Instructor/Clinical Assistant Professor/Clinical Associate Professor/Clinical Professor. Rank of selected candidate is dependent upon qualifications.

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.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR - CLINICAL PROFESSOR

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