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 successful candidate will perform the following duties:

1. Bioinformatics analysis of mass spectrometry-based proteomics data generated in the Proteomics Resource Facility or by external collaborators
2. Higher level computational analyses, such as integration of proteomics with other omics data, such as RNA-seq data, including across large sample cohorts
3. Development of new bioinformatics tools and maintenance of the existing computational tools and algorithms for processing and visualizing proteomics data developed in the lab (e.g., Philosopher and FragPipe).
4. Assist users of the Proteomics Resource Facility and external collaborators with experimental design, statistical analysis, data management and related tasks, as well as with manuscript preparation.

Required Qualifications*

The successful candidate will have a minimum of a Bachelor degree and over 5 years of experience with developing algorithms and software for mass spectrometry data. Expert knowledge of programming (e.g., Java, GO, and/or Python), and deep knowledge of mass spectrometry data are expected.

Required:

•           Expert knowledge of mass spectrometry data and bioinformatics tools

•           Expert programming skills

•           Track record of publications in the field of computational mass spectrometry

Desired Qualifications*

The successful candidate will hve a Ph.D. degree in a technical field (bioinformatics, computational biology, biochemistry, etc.)

Highly recommended:

•           Experience with implementing and running bioinformatics pipelines on Linux

•           Statistical analysis and data visualization using R

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.

U-M COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

COVID-19 vaccinations, including one booster when eligible, are required for all University of Michigan students, faculty and staff across all campuses, including Michigan Medicine.  This includes those working remotely and temporary workers.   More information on this new policy is available on the U-M Health Response website or the UM-Dearborn and UM-Flint websites.