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Michigan State University · 1 month ago

Postdoctoral Scholar-Fixed Term

positionGrand Rapids, MI
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level

Michigan State University is a top research university focused on solving global challenges. They are seeking a postdoctoral researcher to join Dr. Miriam B. Vos's team to conduct research on metabolic dysfunction and cardiovascular disease risk in children.

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Responsibilities

Help design and conduct research relating to child health, precision nutrition, metabolism, and MASLD

Qualification

Childhood metabolic diseaseClinical trialsMachine learningSpanish language researchResearch accomplishmentsOral communicationWritten communicationTeamworkOrganizational skills

Required

Doctorate - Biology or a related field
Applicants must have a terminal degree (PhD, MD, or equivalent)
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Names and contact information for three (3) professional references

Preferred

Expertise in childhood metabolic disease
Experience with clinical trials
Experience conducting research in Spanish language-predominant US communities
A strong record of research accomplishments
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Training in machine learning
Strong organizational skills

Company

Michigan State University

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Michigan State University has been working to advance the common good in uncommon ways for more than 150 years.
dateFounded in 1855
location
East Lansing, Michigan, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://msu.edu

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$118.22M
Key Investors
Carnegie Corporation of New YorkUS Department of EnergyDenso
2025-09-23Grant· $0.9M
2025-03-27Grant· $48.5M
2024-10-30Grant

Leadership Team

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Raymond Boeman
Director, IACMI Scale-up Research Facility and Vehicle Technology Area
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Stephanie Vasko
Senior Research and Innovation Consultant, MSU College of Arts and Letters
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