• Postdoctoral Research Fellow

    University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI)


    Postdoctoral Research Fellow

    How to Apply

    A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. Your cover letter should address your specific interest in the position, introduce your current research, and discuss your future research plan. This will also be used to assess your written communication skills, so please refrain from using GPT or other AI tools. Please include the names and contact information for three references.

     

    Please send questions regarding this posting to [email protected] .

    Job Summary

    The Department of Biostatistics at the University of Michigan invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher under the supervision of Dr. Yi Li. You are encouraged to visit Dr. Li's website, https://websites.umich.edu/~yili/ , for more information, including the most recent papers. Preference may be given to candidates with knowledge in machine/deep learning, statistical inference, image analysis, survival analysis, causal inference, and high dimensional data analysis.

    Responsibilities*

    You will work with Dr. Li and his group to develop cutting-edge statistical models to analyze large-scale and high dimensional datasets. You will also have opportunities to work with other investigators from Michigan and Harvard.

    Required Qualifications*

    Ph.D. in Statistics, Mathematics, Biostatistics, and Computer Science.

     

    Strong computing skills using R, Python or C/C+ **Work Locations**

     

    This position is in residence at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

     

    Modes of Work

     

    Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

     

    Additional Information

     

    Ann Arbor is a progressive city of about 118,000 year-round residents, and approximately 43,000 students, with excellent schools and a wide variety of sporting and musical activities. It is rated very highly in national surveys for its quality of life and has the amenities of a city many times its size. In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. For more information, please visit: https://careers.umich.edu/benefits/

     

    Background Screening

     

    The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

     

    U-M EEO Statement

     

    The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

     

    Job Detail

     

    Job Opening ID

     

    262588

     

    Working Title

     

    Postdoctoral Research Fellow

     

    Job Title

    RESEARCH FELLOW

    Work Location

     

    Ann Arbor Campus

     

    Ann Arbor, MI

     

    Modes of Work

     

    Onsite

     

    Full/Part Time

     

    Full-Time

     

    Regular/Temporary

     

    Regular

     

    FLSA Status

     

    Exempt

     

    Organizational Group

     

    School Pub Health

     

    Department

     

    Biostatistics Department

     

    Posting Begin/End Date

     

    4/18/2025 - 5/18/2025

     

    Career Interest

     

    Research Fellows