Postdoctoral Training Opportunities

Post-Doctoral Training Opportunities in the Reproductive and Developmental Sciences at Michigan State University

Research into animal and human reproductive biology has widespread implications for human health. The Reproductive and Developmental Sciences Training Program (http://canr.msu.edu/rdstp) or (http://canr.msu.edu/rdsp) at Michigan State University trains young scientists to pursue research in Programmatic High Priority Topic Areas identified by the NICHD/Fertility and Infertility Branch and the Gynecologic Health and Disease Branch. Support for eligible Postdoctoral trainees is available through a T32 award from NICHD.

Research training is available in the laboratories of our more than 30 Faculty who are based in both East Lansing and Grand Rapids. Our trainers are world-renowned for their research, and offer research opportunities in the latest cutting-edge research, using a variety of experimental model systems. There are 4 major areas of specialization:

  • Gonad, Gamete, & Embryo Biology
  • Developmental Genetics & Stem Cells
  • Women’s Health & Maternal-Maternal-Fetal Interactions
  • Reproductive Toxicology & Developmental Origins of Health and Disease

In addition the program also provides trainees with competencies in:

  • Hypothesis-driven Basic, Applied, Clinical, and Translational Research,
  • Use of a variety of model organisms in reproductive biology research
  • Cutting edge methodologies in developmental biology and embryology, molecular and cellular biology, reproductive physiology, genome editing, epigenetics, and bioinformatics/genomics biology
  • Skills for successful professional development, such as oral communication, grant writing, job interviewing skills, mentoring, laboratory management, alternate career awareness, intellectual property and entrepreneurship, and teaching.

For additional information about opportunities, please submit an Opportunity Enquiry Form or contact Asgi Fazleabas or Keith Latham.

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