Medical Mycology Postdoctoral Research Fellow

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Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number F-1060

Position Title

Position Title Medical Mycology Postdoctoral Research Fellow

College/Unit

College/Unit College of Medicine

Home Department

Home Department Covenant Health Care College of Medicine at Central Michigan University

Employee Group

Employee Group Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Employment Status

Employment Status Full-Time

Position Type

Position Type 12 month

Position Classification

Position Classification Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Position Begin Date

Position Begin Date 01/06/2027

Position Summary

The Nosanchuk Laboratory at the Covenant Health Care College of Medicine at Central Michigan University is seeking two postdoctoral fellows to work on basic medical mycology. The work focus of these positions includes:

• Understanding the role of fungal extracellular vesicles;
• Deciphering the biology of fungal melanin;
• Exploring the molecular basis of fungal virulence including through genetic manipulation and next-generation sequencing approaches;
• Testing of novel antifungal compounds on fungal critical threat pathogens;

The positions have an initial 36-month appointment, with the potential for an additional 24-month extension depending on funding and satisfactory performance.

Required Qualifications

• PhD, MD, PharmD or DVM with clear basic and/or translational science experience in medical mycology, microbiology, molecular biology, genetics, cell biology, or a related field.
• Peer-reviewed publications.
• Motivation to lead independent research projects.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on extracellular vesicle biology, animal pathogenesis models (Galleria and mice), genetic techniques, and/or microscopy.
• Demonstrated evidence of independence.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate and mentor individuals at diverse stages of their careers including undergraduate and graduate students.

About the Department

The Covenant Health Care College of Medicine at Central Michigan University educates diverse students and trains culturally competent physicians to provide comprehensive health care and services to underserved populations in Michigan and beyond. Our faculty, staff and graduates advance health and wellness through exceptional education, innovative research, quality patient care and strategic collaborations to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
Since its foundation in 2010, the Covenant Health Care College of Medicine at Central Michigan University strives to be a national leader in the pursuit of basic, translational, clinical, medical education and population health research. We aim to develop programs to advance medical and scientific knowledge and improve patient care and community wellness. The ultimate goal is to contribute to the health of the public, the practice of medicine and the education of health professionals;

all while promoting the development of academically oriented physicians.

Posting Begins

Posting Begins 10/01/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External

About CMU

Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.
We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.
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