Job Summary

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences is seeking applications for a Research Laboratory Specialist Senior.  This is a term limited, 8 month position.

Responsibilities*

• Research activities that focus on analysis of DNA sequencing data provided by the Sponsor, which is derived from microbial communities including performing annotation of metabolic pathways and virulence factors.
• Identify list of potential growth requirements for the organisms and develop hypotheses regarding putative inter-microbial interactions.
• Visualize and interpret data; prepare results for publication in a peer-reviewed journal.

Required Qualifications*

PhD in microbiology, biochemistry, or bioinformatics with research experience; demonstrated record of peer-reviewed publications; demonstrated expertise with microbial metabolism and/or physiology and bioinformatics. Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of students, faculty and staff with the ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative environment. Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills are necessary.

Desired Qualifications*

Experience conducting bioinformatics analysis of metagenomic data. Knowledge and experience in the annotation of genes and metabolic pathways, especially for biosynthesis of toxins, transport of nutrients, and biosynthesis of fatty acids.

Work Schedule

This is a term-limited, 8 month appointment.

Additional Information

This is a term-limited, 8 month appointment.

The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitments to serve the diverse people of Michigan, fulfill the College’s Guiding Principles, and sustain the excellence of LSA.  

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Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.  The University of Michigan is committed to foster learning, creativity and productivity, and to support the vigorous exchange of ideas and information, not only in the classroom but in the workplace by: 

• Creating a work environment in which people treat each other with respect and dignity, regardless of roles, responsibilities or differences. 
• Providing support, direction and resources enabling us to accomplish the responsibilities of our jobs and to reach the goals that are set for professional and personal growth.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job 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.