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Postdoctoral Fellows

Postdoctoral fellows enrich the robust research enterprise at the University of Michigan Medical School. We place a high value on your deep expertise and the contributions you will make while you train with us.

The Office of Postdoctoral Studies is housed in the Medical School and connects you with the abundant resources at your disposal to become a successful, independent research professional.

From exploring various academic and industry options to enhancing your marketability with valuable skills in communication, ethics, and teaching, we offer a wide array of career and professional development opportunities while you are here.

We work closely with the U-M Postdoctoral Association to serve as a voice for all postdoctoral fellows on campus as well as in university and nation-wide policy discussions. Together, we create a dynamic and supportive postdoctoral environment where our research fellows can thrive.

Our Campus-Wide Postdoctoral Partners Include

Rackham Graduate School (link is external)
U-M International Center (link is external)
College of Engineering (link is external)
College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (link is external)
Life Sciences Institute (link is external)
School of Public Health (link is external)
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Postdoc Preview

Apply to join us for our annual recruiting event, Postdoc Preview. During a fully-funded, two-day visit, you will have the chance to meet prospective mentors, network with our current postdocs, explore the resources at Michigan, and see life in Ann Arbor.

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Life in Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor and its surrounding communities offer the best of big city life in a small town setting. Whether you are single or have a family, the combination of cultural, outdoor and sporting activities, excellent restaurants, and a diverse community make Ann Arbor a stimulating place for graduate and postdoctoral studies.

Visit the Go Blue Guide (link is external)