Research Analyst

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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.

Who We Are

The Michigan Neuroscience Institute was established in 1955 to bring together investigators from across the University of Michigan campus to probe the mysteries of the brain on a cellular, molecular and behavioral level. Its 140 faculty and affiliate members seek to understand the function and dysfunction of the human brain.

Responsibilities*

Develop and apply innovative statistical, computational, and machine-learning methods to analyze RNA-sequencing, -omics and behavioral data.
With minimal supervision, accurately and effectively apply  programming languages such as Python, Matlab, and R, machine learning methods such as Partial Least Squares Regression, and bioinformatic tools such as Kallisto and Sleuth to analyze RNA-sequencing data.
Analyze experimental results using customized software and common graphing and statistical software.

Maintain detailed records of results which may include collecting, extracting & entering data.
Summarize and discuss experimental results.
Collaborate with colleagues to develop and achieve short- and long-range plans.
Will analyze, compare and evaluate various courses of action and have the authority to make independent decisions on matters of significance, free from immediate direction, within the scope of their responsibilities. 

Required Qualifications*

• Requires a Master's degree and two to four years of experience in bioinformatics, computer science, or related fields.
• Demonstrate ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to maintain detailed records of results which may include collecting, extracting & entering data.
• Able to analyze experimental results using customized software and common graphing and statistical software.  
• Ability to summarize and discuss experimental results effectively.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues to develop and achieve short- and long-range plans.
• Ability to communicate well, frequently, and productively with PI and supervisor, and respond to supervisor requests for new initiatives. 
• Demonstrated coachability, dependability, judgment, effectiveness, initiative, time management and organization.
• Must be able to effectively interact with other team members and convey results of data to both internal and external audiences in the form of oral and written presentations following explicit guidelines.

Desired Qualifications*

• A doctorate is preferred. 

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.