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.
Job Summary
We are seeking for a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow with strong expertise in bioinformatics and statistics to join our research team in the Departments of Ophthalmology, Cell & Developmental Biology, University of Michigan. Our research encompasses a wide range of topics, including computation biology/bioinformatics, glial biology, neurodevelopment and neurodegeneration. Current lab research projects include, but not limited to, these related areas: (1) Regeneration of retinal neurons from Muller glial cells; (2) Injury signaling, inflammatory responses and neuroprotective roles of Muller glia and microglia in retinal injury and degeneration;(3) Reprograming astrocytes to neurons as a cell-based therapy for neurodegenerative diseases and brain injuries. Postdocs in our lab will have freedom to choose innovative and exciting projects while, at the same time, develop their own independent research careers. More information about the lab is at https://hoanglabregen.com/
Responsibilities*
The successful candidate will work with a dynamic and multidisciplinary research team. Responsibilities include:
Conceive and lead research projects
Develop standardized analysis pipelines for sequencing data, such as RNA-Seq, ATAC-Seq data and epigenetics, and gene regulatory network.
Be involved in manuscripts/reports preparation.
Work closely with other team members and train new members
Required Qualifications*
PhD in Bioinformatics/Statistics
Strong experience in coding languages, such as R and Python
Willingness to learn new methods and pipeline development by interacting with others
Willingness to help train others
Ability to read literature and learn vision science
Desired Qualifications*
3-5 years of bioinformatics experience is desired. Direct experience with multiomic analysis is highly preferred, including transcriptomic, epigenomic, and proteomic analysis
The candidate should have experience with biological questions and systems, ideally with exposure or
prior collaborations with biomedical scientists in any discipline.
Experience with vision science directly is desired but not required.
Candidates should also possess excellent communication and teamwork skills.
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
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings
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
Interested applicants should send curriculum vitae and the contact information of 2 references. 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.