Job Summary
Motivated individual sought for a part-time position as a biostatistician/bioinformatician in a translational research laboratory in the Department of Surgery. The candidate will work closely with the PI in a funded research effort that studies molecular and cellular mechanisms of adipose tissue biology with the goal of developing novel therapy for metabolic diseases including diabetes. Primary responsibilities will include data analysis and presentation for -omics and related datasets generated from human and murine models of obesity and diabetes, and from in vitro 3D cell culture systems. We are a tight-knit, dedicated group with a track record of fostering academic careers, and campus-wide collaborations. This position is part-time and temporary. Hours per week and duration negotiable based on experience.
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.
Responsibilities*
- The candidate will organize and analyze large datasets including genomic, proteomic, and transcriptomic data (bulk and single cell RNASeq), as well as complex datasets from in vitro cell culture systems, including developing and customizing software applications for scientific projects, generating R-scripts to perform custom analyses, organizing biological databases, and generating effective data presentation.
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelors, Masters, or PhD degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, or closely related field required.
- An understanding and ability to implement basic and advanced biostatistics analyses of a range of datasets is required, including multivariate, discriminant, regression, principal component, and mixed model analyses.
- Facility with R required, specifically for biostatistics and -omics data analysis of bulk and single-cell RNA sequencing and proteomics datasets. Facility with Excel, Word, Powerpoint required.
- We are considering applicants of a range of experience, although facility with basic biostatistics, large dataset analysis (-omics) and R is required. This would be a good position for a student who has time to devote to part-time work, assuming that their degree program permits such work. Alternatively, this position would also be a good fit for an applicant with more experience who is interested in part-time work.
- Applicant must be hard working, highly motivated, well organized, with strong quantitative skills, an ability to work efficiently, follow instructions, and maintain a reliable work schedule.
- Applicant must have excellent oral and written English communication skills, effective judgment and problem-solving skills, an ability to work collegially as a team member with a wide variety of co-workers, efficient multi-tasking skills, and meticulous attention to detail.
Desired Qualifications*
- Familiarity with statistical analysis and data presentation, including Graphpad Prism, and other statistical software is preferred.
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 the work modes.
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/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.