Research Fellow

We have a postdoctoral fellow position available in the Systems Biology & Drug Discovery lab led by Dr. Sriram Chandrasekaran at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Our lab develops drug-discovery software tools using machine-learning and systems biology.  

Our lab's research has been published in Cell, Genome Biology, eLife, mBio, and PNAS. The PI has a great track record of funding from NIH and was also named as MIT Technology Review’s Top Innovators Under 35. For more information on our research and publications see https://systemsbiologylab.org/

The  postdoctoral fellow will lead projects in building systems biology models to find drug regimens for treating tuberculosis and other antibiotic resistant infections. 

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in systems biology, bioinformatics, computational biology, bioengineering or related field 

• Experience with omics data analysis, specifically transcriptomics, proteomics, chemogenomics, and metabolomics dataK

• Knowledge of machine learning algorithms or knowledge of systems biology approaches (network inference and genome-scale modeling) 

• Proficient with R, Python or MATLAB

The Department of Biomedical Engineering is committed to providing flexible work arrangements that meet the needs of a diverse workforce while also providing a high level of service to our stakeholders. This position is eligible for remote and/or flexible work opportunities. Please note that occasional on-site presence will be required for selected meetings, etc. Flexible work agreements are reviewed annually and are subject to change based on the business needs of the hiring department, throughout the course of employment.

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.

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

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.

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.