• Research Fellow

    University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI)


    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. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

     

    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 Join Michigan Medicine?

     

    Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world?s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

     

    What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

     

    + Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day

    Responsibilities*

    + Lead independent and collaborative projects investigating host?pathogen interactions in the lung

    + Design and conduct experiments using murine models, immunological assays (flow cytometry, IFA, ELISA), and molecular biology approaches (qPCR, transcriptomics, ChIP,)

    + Analyze and interpret data, prepare manuscripts, and present findings at national and international conferences.

    Required Qualifications*

    + Prospective candidates for this position are required to have a minimum of a MD, DVM, or PhD degree (in the biological sciences).

    Desired Qualifications*

    + PhD (or equivalent) in immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, or a related field

    + Strong background in immunology, epithelial biology and/or virology.

    + Excellent written and verbal communication skill

    + Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

    + Preferred but not required: expertise in **bioinformatics for scRNA-seq data analysis** (e.g., Seurat, Cell Ranger, R/Python).

     

    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

     

    Send a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, and names and contact information of three references to Wendy Fonseca, Ph.D., Research Assistant Professor. These materials should be submitted via email to [email protected] .

     

    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

     

    270097

     

    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 Pathology Department

     

    Posting Begin/End Date

     

    10/22/2025 - 11/21/2025

     

    Career Interest

     

    Research Fellows