About the role
Position Summary
Postdoctoral Research Associate – Neuroimmunology of Pain
A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Geoffroy Laumet (https://www.laumetpainlab.com/) in the Department of Physiology at Michigan State University. The Laumet Lab investigates neuro-immune interactions that regulate the transition from acute to chronic pain, with a particular focus on how immune cells interact with sensory neurons to promote pain resolution. The laboratory integrates preclinical models and human translational research approaches. As examples, please see Sim, Science Immunology 2026; de Souza, PAIN, 2025; de Souza, Brain Behav Imm, 2024; Inyang, PAIN, 2024.
Responsibilities include:
- Designing and conducting independent and collaborative research projects related to neuro-immune and pain mechanisms.
- Performing experiments using mouse models.
- Applying molecular, cellular, and immunological techniques, including flow cytometry, imaging, and genomic approaches (e.g., single-cell RNA-seq).
- Analyzing and interpreting experimental data and maintaining accurate research records.
- Preparing manuscripts for publication and contributing to grant applications.
- Presenting research findings at lab meetings, seminars, and scientific conferences.
- Assisting with training and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students in the laboratory.
The Laumet Lab offers a collaborative and supportive environment with strong mentorship and opportunities for career development.
This is a full-time off-date position funded for one year from date of hire with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal and satisfactory performance. The duties to be performed by this position require in-person presence in East Lansing, MI, and they are not compatible with remote work.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree
Doctorate -Neuroscience, immunology, physiology, or a related biomedical field.
Minimum Requirements
- Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent in neuroscience, immunology, physiology, or a related biomedical field.
- Demonstrated research productivity and strong written and verbal communication skills.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with mouse models, immunology, neurobiology, or pain research.
- Experience with advanced techniques such as flow cytometry, imaging, genomics, or bioinformatics.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment.
Required Application Materials
- Resume/CV
- A list of three to five professional references and their contact information
- Cover Letter
Special Instructions
The University will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, complete the Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities contact form here: https://www.rcpd.msu.edu/form/contact. Michigan State University is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty, and administrative staff.
Review of Applications Begins On
05/11/2026
Summary of Health Risks
Employees may work with or near human and/or animal blood and/or tissues; live animals; bio-hazardous chemicals and materials; viruses, bacteria, and other pathogens; radioactive materials; medical waste; and sharp implements.
Website
https://physiology.natsci.msu.edu/
Department Statement
The Department of Physiology and Division of Pathology Division have significant teaching and research missions. The position works with a global community of internationally recognized scholars from diverse nationalities, ethnicities, and backgrounds; two large undergraduate majors (Physiology and Neuroscience) with approximately 1,200 majors combined; the Molecular, Cellular, and Integrative Physiology (MCIP) graduate program, popularly combined with professional degrees (MD, DO, DVM); and vibrant research programs in areas such as cancer biology, cardiac pathophysiology, diabetes and obesity, gastrointestinal health and disease, immunity and tissue inflammation, musculoskeletal diseases, molecular metabolism and disease, and neuroscience. The discipline of physiology is uniquely positioned among the biomedical sciences to span the gulf between exploring the most fundamental aspects of biology and the most practical and applied problems of human and animal health. Faculty in the Physiology Department at Michigan State University work to understand how the vast array of molecular and cellular events successfully integrate to define the phenomenon of human existence.
The Physiology Department Mission: ·
- Identify factors and molecules that promote health and disease.
- Understand mechanisms of disease progression.
- Improve overall human and animal health through identification of novel therapeutic targets and treatments.
- Train future scientists in state-of-the-art physiology concepts & approaches.
MSU Statement
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.