RESEARCH FELLOW **Extended Site Maintenance** We are performing updates and maintenance to our applicant experience. As a result, the site will be unavailable Saturday, February 7th at 8am EST through Sunday, February 8th at 7:30am EST. During this outage period, applications for job postings can not be submitted. Apply Now **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. **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. **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: 1. Mucosal and systemic immunology and allergic immune responses 2. Development, migration and e??ector functions of innate lymphoid cells 3. Roles of gut microbial metabolites in regulation of immunity, autoimmune diseases, and anti-cancer responses 4. Roles of retinoic acid and its receptor in regulation of the immune system, focusing on T and DC regulation 5. 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 thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) . **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. **Job Detail** **Job Opening ID** 273173 **Working Title** RESEARCH FELLOW **Job Title** RESEARCH FELLOW **Work Location** Ann Arbor Campus Ann Arbor, MI **Modes of Work** Onsite **Full/Part Time** Full-Time **Regular/Temporary** Regular **FLSA Status** Exempt **Organizational Group** Medical School **Department** MM Mary H Weiser Food Allergy **Posting Begin/End Date** 1/29/2026 - 4/29/2026 **Career Interest** Research Fellows Apply Now