Careers | MNI
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.
- To learn more about employee benefits and eligibility and to download the Comprehensive Benefits for Faculty and Staff, click here.
- To learn about postdoc benefits, click here.
- To submit a U-M Neuroscience position for posting consideration, please send an email to [email protected].
Benefits
- Health Plans
- Prescription Drug Plan
- Well-Being at U-M
- Dental Plan
- Mental and Emotional Health
- Vision Plan
- MHealthy
- Occupational Health Services
- Backup Child, Adult, and In-home Care Resources
- Child Care Resources
- Elder Care Resources
- Lactation Resources
- Adults and Children with Disabilities Resources
- Family Helpers Posting Board
- Variable Work Options
- Connecting the Dots Conference
- Living and Working in Ann Arbor
- Uniquely Michigan
- Retirement Savings Plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Long-Term Disability Plan
- Life Insurance Plans
- Legal Services Plan
- Business Travel Accident Insurance
- Benefits Enrollment and Eligibility
- Changing Your Benefits
- Planning for Retirement
- Retirement Eligibility
- Your Benefits in Retirement
- Rehired U-M Retirees
Team Positions
Research and administrative staff positions support U-M's neuroscience community in many departments across the University's campus.,
- Research Lab Specialist Senior, Michigan Neuroscience Institute. Job Opening ID: 275456
Coordinates and advances multiple funded research programs focused on sleep, circadian rhythms, and neurogenetics in the Allada Lab.
Posting Begin/End Date: 03/25/2026 - 04/08/2026 - Communications Specialist, Michigan Neuroscience Institute. Job Opening ID: 275405
Leads the institute's strategic and operational communications efforts.
Posting Begin/End Date: 03/24/2026 - 04/07/2026
Faculty Positions
More than 30 departments across the University of Michigan are home to faculty members advancing neuroscience research. This is an exceptional opportunity to become part of a dynamic and collaborative research community, and to make meaningful contributions to cutting-edge neuroscience at U-M. We encourage you to review these positions and connect directly with the departmental contacts listed for more information.
Applications are being considered for a full-time, tenure-track position in the Kresge Hearing Research Institute and the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan School of Medicine. The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D., MD, or MD/Ph.D. degree and have research interests relevant to auditory and vestibular function broadly defined, including the development, function, and pathologies of the auditory and vestibular systems, from peripheral to central. Candidates performing research in the auditory and/or vestibular periphery are encouraged to apply. The faculty position is within the vibrant and highly interactive research environment of the Kresge Hearing Research Institute. The Institute is affiliated with the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and resides within the very strong and collegial research community of the University of Michigan. We seek exceptional scientists to establish vigorous independent research programs, form productive collaborations, and promote the translation of their research in a diverse and inclusive environment. Please submit a current CV and a 2- or 3-page description of research interests and future directions. Please ask three to five references to send letters as well. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
The Department of Biological Chemistry at the University of Michigan Medical School invites applications for tenure-track or tenured faculty positions at the Assistant/Associate/Full Professor levels. We seek outstanding colleagues whose research defines and addresses cutting-edge questions in any area of biochemistry to join our inclusive and richly collaborative community that prioritizes transformative science and training the next generation of scientific leaders.
Successful candidates will be part of a vibrant interdisciplinary environment with interests that span a wide range of fundamental questions and molecular, cellular, and organismal systems. Qualifications include a Ph.D. and/or M.D., a strong record of research accomplishments, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion in the biomedical sciences. Associate and Full Professor applicants should have a history of exceptional independent research, funding, and contributions to the scientific community. Further information about the is available at www.biochem.med.umich.edu.
Postdoctoral Positions
Are you a postdoctoral fellow interested in continuing your neuroscience research at a world-class institution? Apply to become a part of the University of Michigan's vibrant neuroscience community and take the next step in your research career. For application details and requirements, read through the following job postings and reach out directly to the departmental contacts listed for each position.
Postdoc Positions
In 2011, the University of Michigan joined in a collaborative partnership with the University of California to offer postdoctoral fellowship opportunities at the University of Michigan. In this program, the University of Michigan now offers postdoctoral research fellowships in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), economics, and political science, coupled with faculty mentoring, professional development, and academic networking opportunities. The online application period runs from September 1 - November 1, 2023.
Department: Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology (MCDB)
# of Positions: 2
- Area of Focus: Sleep and Memory
- Area of Focus: Neurobiology of Creativity
Send an email: Dr. Sara Aton
Department: Pharmacology
# of Positions: 2
Area of Focus: Striatal plasticity, obesity and motivation
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Those interested in the position should send an email to Dr. Carrie Ferrario.
Department: Internal Medicine
Area of Focus: CNS control of food intake and metabolism
Send an email: Dr. Martin Myers
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