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Research Fellow positions in the United States are filled through the J-1 visa Research Scholar program category, which requires a U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization to issue your DS-2019 and oversee your exchange. Sponsorship comes from the host institution's affiliated sponsor, not the employer directly. Many Research Scholar placements carry a two-year home residency requirement.
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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
- A Postdoctoral Research Fellow position is available at the Michigan Center for Translational Pathology, focused on integrating cancer genomics with advanced computational and AI approaches to develop biologically interpretable clinical models.
- The study has two complementary aims: Multi-omics discovery in solid tumors - Discover disease mechanisms, biomarkers, and therapeutic targets in solid tumors through multi-omics data analysis of large pan-cancer datasets, including proteogenomic data generated across high-throughput profiling platforms from multiple cancer types.
- Clinico-genomic infrastructure & modeling - Establish a comprehensive clinico-genomic database, web resource, and information hub for rare pediatric and adult cancers; develop foundational methods for integrating single-cell and clinical transcriptomes; and train, fine-tune, and validate deep learning models using multi-omics and imaging data to predict clinical outcomes such as cancer relapse and targeted therapy response.
Responsibilities
- Process and preprocess raw data across genomics, proteomics, and epigenomics platforms, including DNA-seq, RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq, and single-cell sequencing
- Develop genomic and epigenetic analyses and data portals utilizing Oxford Nanopore (third-generation sequencing) data
- Perform in-depth cross-platform omics analyses to identify phenotype-genotype associations, plus downstream statistical analyses
- Train, fine-tune, and validate deep learning models on multi-omics and imaging data to predict clinical outcomes (e.g., relapse, therapy response)
- Develop novel analytical pipelines, tools, and methods for studying cancer multi-omics data
- Build and maintain a comprehensive clinico-genomic database and web resources for rare pediatric and adult cancers
- Integrate single-cell and clinical transcriptome data through new foundational methods
- Collaborate with Pathology teams, interfacing computational analyses with traditional pathology workflows
- Prepare manuscripts describing results for publication in high-impact journals
- Work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team under the supervision of Principal Investigators and senior research staff, in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Required Qualifications
- Graduate PhD degree in Bioinformatics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Genomics and Genetics, or related Data Sciences also considered) with relevant experience in bioinformatics and cancer biology
- Demonstrated publication track record
- Strong communication, analytical, and collaborative skills
Desired Qualifications
- Prior experience analyzing third generation (long-read/Oxford Nanopore) sequencing data
- Experience interfacing computational analyses with traditional pathology workflows
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.
Additional Information
The Michigan Center for Translational Pathology (MCTP) is a collaborative effort to foster research advances in molecular medicine and apply those advances as quickly as possible to benefit patient care. MCTP's mission is to establish the University of Michigan as an international leader in the discovery and characterization of disease biomarkers and therapeutic targets, using an integrated, multi-disciplinary systems biology approach to advance personalized medicine through high-throughput sequencing.
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.
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 Opening ID
283142
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 Ctr fr Translational Path.
Posting Begin/End Date
9/16/2026 -
Career Interest
Research Fellows
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
- A Postdoctoral Research Fellow position is available at the Michigan Center for Translational Pathology, focused on integrating cancer genomics with advanced computational and AI approaches to develop biologically interpretable clinical models.
- The study has two complementary aims: Multi-omics discovery in solid tumors - Discover disease mechanisms, biomarkers, and therapeutic targets in solid tumors through multi-omics data analysis of large pan-cancer datasets, including proteogenomic data generated across high-throughput profiling platforms from multiple cancer types.
- Clinico-genomic infrastructure & modeling - Establish a comprehensive clinico-genomic database, web resource, and information hub for rare pediatric and adult cancers; develop foundational methods for integrating single-cell and clinical transcriptomes; and train, fine-tune, and validate deep learning models using multi-omics and imaging data to predict clinical outcomes such as cancer relapse and targeted therapy response.
Responsibilities
- Process and preprocess raw data across genomics, proteomics, and epigenomics platforms, including DNA-seq, RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq, and single-cell sequencing
- Develop genomic and epigenetic analyses and data portals utilizing Oxford Nanopore (third-generation sequencing) data
- Perform in-depth cross-platform omics analyses to identify phenotype-genotype associations, plus downstream statistical analyses
- Train, fine-tune, and validate deep learning models on multi-omics and imaging data to predict clinical outcomes (e.g., relapse, therapy response)
- Develop novel analytical pipelines, tools, and methods for studying cancer multi-omics data
- Build and maintain a comprehensive clinico-genomic database and web resources for rare pediatric and adult cancers
- Integrate single-cell and clinical transcriptome data through new foundational methods
- Collaborate with Pathology teams, interfacing computational analyses with traditional pathology workflows
- Prepare manuscripts describing results for publication in high-impact journals
- Work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team under the supervision of Principal Investigators and senior research staff, in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Required Qualifications
- Graduate PhD degree in Bioinformatics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Genomics and Genetics, or related Data Sciences also considered) with relevant experience in bioinformatics and cancer biology
- Demonstrated publication track record
- Strong communication, analytical, and collaborative skills
Desired Qualifications
- Prior experience analyzing third generation (long-read/Oxford Nanopore) sequencing data
- Experience interfacing computational analyses with traditional pathology workflows
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.
Additional Information
The Michigan Center for Translational Pathology (MCTP) is a collaborative effort to foster research advances in molecular medicine and apply those advances as quickly as possible to benefit patient care. MCTP's mission is to establish the University of Michigan as an international leader in the discovery and characterization of disease biomarkers and therapeutic targets, using an integrated, multi-disciplinary systems biology approach to advance personalized medicine through high-throughput sequencing.
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.
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 Opening ID
283142
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 Ctr fr Translational Path.
Posting Begin/End Date
9/16/2026 -
Career Interest
Research Fellows
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Research Fellow
Confirm your home residency requirement early
Research Scholar placements frequently trigger the two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e), particularly if your position is government-funded or in a field on the Skills List. Verify your status before accepting any offer so you can plan accordingly.
Distinguish the host from the designated sponsor
Your hiring institution is your host, not your visa sponsor. The designated sponsor, often the university's affiliated J-1 program office or an organization like IIE, issues your DS-2019 and is the entity USCIS and the State Department hold accountable for your program compliance.
Align your CV to Research Scholar eligibility criteria
The Research Scholar category requires a postgraduate-level background and a defined research project. Frame your CV around peer-reviewed publications, funded projects, and institutional affiliations rather than generalist research experience to satisfy designated sponsor screening.
Search for host institutions using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. universities, research institutes, and laboratories that actively host J-1 Research Scholars. Filtering by employer type and program history saves time compared to cold-searching institution directories for J-1 receptive hosts.
Request the DS-2019 timeline before committing
Designated sponsors set their own DS-2019 processing windows, which can run four to eight weeks. Ask your host institution which sponsor they work with and confirm issuance timelines before you give notice at your current position.
Prepare a program plan that satisfies sponsor training requirements
Most designated sponsors require a detailed research plan outlining objectives, methodologies, and duration before issuing a DS-2019. Draft this document in collaboration with your faculty host or principal investigator, not after you receive an offer letter.
Research Fellow J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Research Fellow roles?
Research Fellow positions fall under the J-1 Research Scholar category. This category is designed for postdoctoral researchers, senior scientists, and experienced academics conducting research at U.S. universities or research institutions. It is distinct from the Intern and Trainee categories, which are intended for current students and early-career professionals rather than established researchers.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa as a Research Fellow?
Your visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization, not your hiring institution. Universities frequently act as their own designated sponsors through an institutional J-1 program office, while independent research institutes may partner with an external organization like IIE. The designated sponsor issues your DS-2019 and is legally responsible for monitoring your exchange program, not your day-to-day research supervisor.
How do I find U.S. institutions that host J-1 Research Scholars?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Research Fellow openings at institutions with active J-1 hosting history. Direct outreach to faculty whose published work aligns with your research area also works well, since many Research Scholar placements are arranged through academic connections before a formal job posting exists. Targeting R1 research universities and federally funded laboratories increases your odds of finding an experienced host.
What is the two-year home residency requirement and how do I know if it applies to me?
The two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e) obligates certain J-1 exchange visitors to return to their home country for two years before applying for an H-1B visa, L-1 visa, or permanent residence. It applies to Research Scholars whose positions are funded by the U.S. or home country government, or whose field appears on the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List. Your DS-2019 and visa stamp will indicate whether the requirement applies, and a waiver can sometimes be obtained through a no-objection statement or Interested Government Agency request.
Can I extend my J-1 Research Scholar status if my fellowship continues?
Yes, the Research Scholar category allows extensions up to a combined maximum program duration of five years, subject to your designated sponsor's approval and continued host institution support. Your sponsor must update your DS-2019 before your current authorized stay expires. Extensions require demonstrating ongoing research activity and cannot be used to change your primary research objective without sponsor review.