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The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Michigan Medical School is recruiting for a tenure-track faculty member at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor as part of the campus-wide Biosciences Initiative focused on Programmable Biomaterials for Regenerative Medicine. A candidate with experience and interest in biomaterial-based regenerative strategies and a focus on musculoskeletal research is desired.  Further, the candidate should have a proven track record in publishing and acquiring extramural funding. Participation in resident and fellow education and a desire to establish collaborative research with faculty-colleagues in the Department of Orthopaedics and across campus is expected. This is an excellent opportunity to join an active clinical department with a large research enterprise at a major medical center while living in one of the best small cities in the country. 

Michigan Medicine seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan and to maintain the excellence of the University. We welcome applications from anyone who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching, and clinical mission, including women, members of minority groups, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. The University of Michigan as a whole, is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons and will not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status.   The University of Michigan is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Candidates should possess a Ph.D., M.D., D.V.M., or equivalent degree and have a strong track record of collaborating, publishing, and obtaining grant funding. Candidates should demonstrate an interest in developing strong, productive interactions with clinicians and other basic scientists; the ability to add intellectual diversity to the department; and the ability to work successfully with and mentor diverse students and colleagues.