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Research Fellow jobs are open across universities, research hospitals, government agencies, and private think tanks, from postdoctoral and junior fellows through senior and principal investigator levels, with specializations in biomedical science, social policy, and computational research. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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.
More information: https://pathology.med.umich.edu/mctp/
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 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 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.
More information: https://pathology.med.umich.edu/mctp/
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 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 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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Who's Hiring
- Mayo Clinic26
- MD Anderson Cancer Center13
- UTHealth Houston9
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia9
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute7
Top Industries Hiring
- Education21
- Healthcare & Medical Services19
- Non-Profit & Social Services2
- Hospitality & Tourism1
- Government & Public Sector1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in research fellow jobs.
- Doctoral degree in a relevant field such as biology, public policy, economics, or computer science
- Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed publication or equivalent research output
- Proficiency with statistical or data analysis software such as R, Python, Stata, or SPSS
- Experience designing and executing independent research projects from conception through dissemination
- Ability to apply for and manage external grants or fellowships
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for presenting findings to academic and non-specialist audiences
Tips for Your Research Fellow Job Search
Tailor your CV to the fellowship type
Academic and industry research fellow roles weight different things. For academic posts, lead with publications, conference presentations, and grant history. For industry or policy roles, move methodology skills and applied project outcomes to the top of your CV.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists research fellow openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Signal your methodological range clearly
Hiring committees scan for specific techniques, whether that's CRISPR, econometric modeling, or mixed-methods qualitative work. Name your methods explicitly in your research statement and CV, not just in the context of a single project.
Request informational meetings with active fellows
Most fellowship programs prefer candidates who understand the lab or team culture before applying. Reach out to current fellows at your target institutions to ask about research direction, collaboration norms, and unwritten expectations for the role.
Prepare a research talk that fits a 20-minute slot
Most research fellow interviews include a job talk. Committees almost always run short on time, so prepare a version that lands your key findings and future directions in 20 minutes, not 45, even if you are told you have more time.
Negotiate startup funds before accepting an offer
Research fellow offers at universities and institutes often include discretionary startup or professional development funds that are not mentioned upfront. Ask about equipment budgets, conference travel allowances, and research assistant support before you sign.
Research Fellow Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most research fellows?
Mayo Clinic, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and UTHealth Houston are hiring the most research fellows right now, with openings concentrated in Massachusetts, Texas, and Minnesota, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is particularly strong in research-intensive sectors including academic medicine, federal agencies, and technology-adjacent think tanks.
How many research fellow jobs are remote?
About 28% of research fellow openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, though the share varies considerably by discipline. Policy research, data-driven social science, and computational biology roles are the most likely to offer remote arrangements, while wet-lab and clinical research positions almost always require on-site presence.
How do you become a research fellow?
Most research fellow positions require completing a doctoral degree and publishing original research in peer-reviewed outlets. From there, you apply directly to posted openings or respond to faculty recruiting announcements, submitting a CV, research statement, writing samples, and letters of recommendation. Some fellowships have competitive cohort application cycles with set deadlines, while others are filled on a rolling basis by individual principal investigators.
Can you get a research fellow role with little experience?
Yes, entry-level and junior research fellow positions exist specifically for candidates early in their research careers, including those finishing a doctorate or completing a master's degree with a strong thesis. Strengthening your application means leading with any first-authored publications, presenting at conferences, and demonstrating hands-on experience with the methods the team uses, even if your overall publication list is short.
What does the research fellow interview process look like?
The process typically begins with a screening call with a hiring manager or faculty supervisor, followed by a formal job talk where you present your current research and future directions to the broader team or department. A panel interview with senior researchers and potential collaborators usually follows, and some programs include a written research proposal or a discussion of how your work fits the lab's ongoing projects.
Where can I find and apply to research fellow jobs?
You can find and apply to research fellow jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from institutions and organizations across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your discipline and experience level, then apply directly to each position that fits.
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