University of Michigan’s Biomedical Research Core Facilities (BRCF), housed within the Medical School Office of Research, is seeking 2 motivated and experienced scientists to lead the Transgenic Animal Model Core as Managing Director. They are in search of a Managing Director, and a Research Faculty Managing Director.
The incoming Managing Directors will assume the direction of a highly experienced team, which serves the needs of U-M’s extensive research community. Having created thousands of mouse and rat models since its inception in 1989, the Transgenic Animal Model Core is one of the oldest and most productive research cores at the University of Michigan and enjoys a long-standing international reputation of leadership and excellence.
If you are interested in shaping the future of the U-M Transgenic Animal Model Core, ensuring that it continues to produce transgenic animal models with cutting-edge technology for a diverse and growing group of research scientists and physicians, apply today! 

Required Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in the biological sciences, preferably with a focus on genetics, molecular biology, or transgenic animal technology
• 3-5 years of postdoctoral or equivalent experience working in transgenic animal model generation with transgenic technology
• Demonstrated expertise in CRISPR technology and its applications in transgenesis 
• Demonstrated expertise in designing gene targeting projects in mice, rats, and mammalian cells
• Demonstrated expertise in configuring and implementing genotyping assays
• Demonstrated effectiveness in managing highly experienced professional staff members and championing their efforts
• Demonstrated technical expertise in adapting advanced equipment in transgenesis procedures
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to work in a diverse, customer-based fee-for-service environment