Bacterial Pathogenesis Research Jobs in Michigan

How to Apply
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.
Job Summary
Department of Pathology is seeking a qualified scientist to work in a research lab in the fields of immunology and microbiology. The successful candidate will be responsible for a study of inflammation in the gut triggered by microbes in mice.
Responsibilities*
The candidate will perform studies to analyze the intestine of normal and mutant mice exposed to the microbiota and pathogens in the presence and absence of immune checkpoint blockade. In addition, purification of immune cells followed by intravenous transfer to immune cell population into recipient mice. The duties will include microbiology, immune cell isolation from tissues, flow cytometry, pathology, designing and performing experiments with the goal of publishing their findings in scientific journals. Candidate should be proficient in all the necessary lab maintenance and procedures to accomplish these activities.
Other laboratory responsibilities, as they arise, under the direction of the PI.
Required Qualifications*

• MD or PhD degree in biomedical sciences (or related field) with a minimum of 3 years of experience working in a research setting
• Highly responsible, cooperative and able to work independently and with initiative
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills to work with a large, diverse group
• Experience working with standard computer software
• Previous experience working with and caring for rodents
• Excellent technical skills for bench work including gene expression analysis, immune cell purification and culture, bacterial culture and infection and flow cytometric analysis.
• A minimum of two publications, preferably as a first author

Desired Qualifications*

• Manipulation of bacterial genomes
• Analysis of proteins by Western blot and immunoprecipitation

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

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.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
280536
Working Title
RESEARCH FELLOW
Job Title
RESEARCH FELLOW
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
Medical School
Department
MM Pathology Department
Posting Begin/End Date
7/24/2026 - 8/23/2026
Career Interest
Research Fellows