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RESEARCH FELLOW

Job Summary

A research fellow position is available in the Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Michigan (U-M) Medical School. The ideal candidate has research experience in rheumatology and genomics.

The individual will work in a highly collaborative environment and has opportunities to work with top investigators in Dermatology, Rheumatology, and multiple other departments. The U-M at Ann Arbor provides an outstanding training environment for researchers and very attractive benefits packages to its employees. Ann Arbor is one of the most educated cities in US and is often ranked as one of the best places to live.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Why Work at Michigan?

Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care ? that's the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. It's adding a purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.

Responsibilities*

+ Support the organization and annotation for our large scale genetic and genomic data cohort

+ Quality-check biomedical information from electronic health records

+ Conduct systems biology research and analysis for high dimensional data

Required Qualifications*

+ PhD degree or higher in computer science, biomedical informatics, statistics, computational biology, or a related field;

+ Strong programming skills in one of the traditional programming or scripting languages (R/Python/C++);

+ Experience working in a Linux environment;

+ A strong interest in conducting biomedical research and designing innovative analysis pipelines to study high dimensional data;

+ Excellent communication and writing skills, and a commitment to engaging in highly collaborative team science.

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.

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

264258

Working Title

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

Medical School

Department

MM Int Med-Rheumatology

Posting Begin/End Date

9/04/2025 - 9/09/2025

Career Interest

Research Fellows