• Research Investigator

    University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI)


    RESEARCH INVESTIGATOR

    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.

    Job Summary

    We are seeking a candidate to fill a Research Investigator position in Prof. Xudong Fan's lab in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Michigan. This position starts on May 1, 2026 with a duration of one year. It is renewable pending performance and funding. The details of the position can be found in the subsequent section. For the Fan lab, please visit https://fanlab.bme.umich.edu/. Prof. Fan can be reached by his email at [email protected]

     

    Who We Are

     

    Michigan Engineers are world-class educators, researchers, students and staff who strive to build a people-first future. As part of a top national public research institution, Michigan Engineering's mission is to provide scientific and technological leadership to the people of the world, develop intellectually curious and socially conscious minds, create collaborative solutions to societal problems, and promote an inclusive and innovative community of service for the common good.

     

    Why Work at Michigan?

     

    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. Benefits include:

     

    + Generous time off

    + A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting

    + Many choices for comprehensive health insurance

    + Life insurance

    + Long-term disability coverage

    + Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

    + Maternity and Parental Leave

    Responsibilities*

    This person will lead a biomedical engineering team in conducting interdisciplinary research on breath analysis, body odor analysis, and, more generally, vapor analysis. The specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

     

    + Develop components used in micro-gas chromatography devices

    + Develop and construct micro-gas chromatography devices

    + Work with clinical collaborators and use the micro-gas chromatography devices to analyze breath and sweat and body odor

    + Lead a biomedical engineering team

    + Mentor graduate students and undergraduate students

    + Develop algorithms in vapor analysis

    + Submit technical reports

    + Write manuscripts and present results

    + Write proposals

    Required Qualifications*

    Ph.D. in engineering, analytical chemistry, gas chromatography, gas sensing; >4 years of postdoc or equivalent experience.

    Desired Qualifications*

    Breath analysis, sweat analysis, vapor analysis, experience in clinical projects and biomedical instrumentation.

     

    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) .

     

    **This is an onsite position.

     

    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

     

    272835

     

    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

     

    College Engineering

     

    Department

     

    Biomedical Engineering

     

    Posting Begin/End Date

     

    1/13/2026 - 1/20/2026

     

    Career Interest

     

    Primary