What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Associate II (TEMP) position at Michigan Medicine?
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
Dr. Jie Liu with the Gilbert S. Omenn Department of Computational Medicine and Bioinformatics is seeking a Research Associate II Temp to preprocess and curate immune- and protein-related human datasets (including transcriptomic and proteomic, single-cell and/or bulk level measurements) into AI-ready inputs for foundation model training, in direct support of NIH project milestones. Responsibilities include quality control, harmonization, and documentation of multimodal datasets in coordination with the modeling team.
Required Qualifications*
A Bachelor's degree or higher in biology, bioinformatics, or a related field, with demonstrated hands-on experience processing human RNA and protein sequencing data.
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 any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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
Dr. Jie Liu with the Gilbert S. Omenn Department of Computational Medicine and Bioinformatics is seeking a Research Associate II Temp to preprocess and curate immune- and protein-related human datasets (including transcriptomic and proteomic, single-cell and/or bulk level measurements) into AI-ready inputs for foundation model training, in direct support of NIH project milestones. Responsibilities include quality control, harmonization, and documentation of multimodal datasets in coordination with the modeling team.
Required Qualifications*
A Bachelor's degree or higher in biology, bioinformatics, or a related field, with demonstrated hands-on experience processing human RNA and protein sequencing data.
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 any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.