Join our team

We are a new lab opening in early 2026 in the Department of Cell & Developmental Biology at University of Michigan Medical School.

Please see below for current open opportunities in the lab and how to contact us.

  • We are accepting students currently enrolled in PIBS for rotations in late winter/early spring semester 2026 and beyond.

    To join our lab as a graduate student, you must first apply to the PhD Programs in Biomedical Sciences (PIBS) at the University of Michigan.

    Current students should email nedwar@umich.edu to discuss potential rotation opportunities.

  • We are not currently accepting undergraduate students in the lab.

    New opportunities will be listed here beginning September 2026.

  • We are open to applications for prospective postdocs to join the lab beginning September 2026.

    Our lab is looking to recruit postdocs with complementary expertise in genetics, developmental biology, and/or cell biology. We are particularly excited to recruit postdocs with expertise in heart or neural crest development who are looking to explore new cell biological mechanisms underlying congenital disease.

    Applicants should e-mail nedwar@umich.edu with their CV and answer the following questions about their background and interests:

    1) What kind of research are you interested in pursuing?

    2) Why does our lab and research program interest you?

    3) Why do you think you would be a good fit for our lab?

To learn more about the expectations and responsibilities of each lab role, please visit our Lab Policies page.

Let’s replace these frogs with scientists!