Postdoctoral Fellow-Fixed Term
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Job Location:
East Lansing, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary
Postdoctoral Research Associate Neuroimmunology of Pain
A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Geoffroy Laumet ( in the Department of Physiology at Michigan StateUniversity. The Laumet Lab investigates neuro-immune interactions that regulate thetransition from acute to chronic pain with a particular focus on how immune cells interact with sensory neurons to promote pain resolution. The laboratory integrates preclinical models and human translational research approaches. As examples please see Sim Science Immunology 2026; de Souza PAIN 2025; de Souza Brain Behav Imm 2024; Inyang PAIN 2024.
Responsibilities include:
- Designing and conducting independent and collaborative research projects related to neuro-immune and pain mechanisms.
- Performing experiments using mouse models.
- Applying molecular cellular and immunological techniques including flow cytometry imaging and genomic approaches (e.g. single-cell RNA-seq).
- Analyzing and interpreting experimental data and maintaining accurate research records.
- Preparing manuscripts for publication and contributing to grant applications.
- Presenting research findings at lab meetings seminars and scientific conferences.
- Assisting with training and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students in the laboratory.
The Laumet Lab offers a collaborative and supportive environment with strong mentorship and opportunities for career development.
This is a full-time off-date position funded for one year from date of hire with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal and satisfactory performance. The duties to be performed by this position require in-person presence in East Lansing MI and they are not compatible with remote work.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin citizenship age disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree
Doctorate -Neuroscience immunology physiology or a related biomedical field.
Minimum Requirements
- Ph.D. M.D. or equivalent in neuroscience immunology physiology or a relatedbiomedical field.
- Demonstrated research productivity and strong written and verbal communicationskills.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with mouse models immunology neurobiology or pain research.
- Experience with advanced techniques such as flow cytometry imaging genomics orbioinformatics.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary researchenvironment.
Required Application Materials
- Resume/CV
- A list of three to five professional references and their contact information
- Cover Letter
Special Instructions
The University will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilitiesthroughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant tothe Americans with Disabilities Act complete the Resource Center for Persons withDisabilities contact form here: Michigan StateUniversity is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body faculty andadministrative staff.
Review of Applications Begins On
05/11/2026
Summary of Health Risks
Employees may work with or near human and/or animal blood and/or tissues; live animals;bio-hazardous chemicals and materials; viruses bacteria and other pathogens; radioactivematerials; medical waste; and sharp implements.
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The Department of Physiology and Division of Pathology Division have significant teaching and research missions. The position works with a global community of internationally recognized scholars from diverse nationalities ethnicities and backgrounds; two large undergraduate majors (Physiology and Neuroscience) with approximately 1200 majors combined; the Molecular Cellular and Integrative Physiology (MCIP) graduate program popularly combined with professional degrees (MD DO DVM); and vibrant research programs in areas such as cancer biology cardiac pathophysiology diabetes and obesity gastrointestinal health and disease immunity and tissue inflammation musculoskeletal diseases molecular metabolism and disease and neuroscience. The discipline of physiology is uniquely positioned among the biomedical sciences to span the gulf between exploring the most fundamental aspects of biology and the most practical and applied problems of human and animal health. Faculty in the Physiology Department at Michigan State University work to understand how the vast array of molecular and cellular events successfully integrate to define the phenomenon of human existence.
The Physiology Department Mission:
- Identify factors and molecules that promote health and disease.
- Understand mechanisms of disease progression.
- Improve overall human and animal health through identification of novel therapeutic targets and treatments.
- Train future scientists in state-of-the-art physiology concepts & approaches.
MSU Statement
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.
Key Skills
- Virology
- Bioinformatics
- Genetics
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- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Research Experience
- Spectroscopy
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Microscopy
- Research Laboratory Experience
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