• Research Investigator

    University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI)


    RESEARCH INVESTIGATOR

    Job Summary

    Applications are invited for a Research Investigator in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, in the laboratory of Dr. Vernon Carruthers. The successful candidate will design and perform experiments to define how the intracellular protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii manipulates structures and organelles of infected cells. More specifically, the candidate will employ high content imaging and artificial intelligence computer vision approaches coupled with CRISPR/Cas9 screening to identify parasite genes responsible for manipulating host structures and organelles. The candidate is expected to read and comprehend relevant literature, to generate new ideas for achieving the goals of the project, to help supervise trainees, and to contribute ideas for other projects in the laboratory. The candidate is also expected to share their findings with the lab, department, and broader scientific community by giving seminars, attending conferences, and publishing their work.

    Required Qualifications*

    Candidates must have a PhD or other relevant doctoral degree, advanced competence in python programming, using computer vision models for image analysis, and 5 years of post-Doctoral research experience in studying Toxoplasma gondii manipulation of infected cells.

     

    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) .

     

    Background Screening

     

    Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

     

    U-M EEO Statement

     

    The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

     

    Job Detail

     

    Job Opening ID

     

    261151

     

    Working Title

    RESEARCH INVESTIGATOR

    Job Title

    RESEARCH INVESTIGATOR

    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

     

    Medical School

     

    Department

     

    MM Microbiology and Immunology

     

    Posting Begin/End Date

     

    9/08/2025 - 9/15/2025

     

    Career Interest

     

    Primary