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

The Gudjonsson lab focuses on basic and translational research into mechanisms of autoimmune and inflammatory skin diseases. Current research areas include cutaneous lupus, rare dermatological diseases, and mouse models of autoimmune disease, as well as multiple internal and interdisciplinary collaborations. Successful candidates for this temporary research position will become part of a network of invested dermatology, rheumatology, immunology, and computational biology collaborators participating in rich team science.

Responsibilities*

• Responsibilities include designing and executing research experiments, including direct bench support. This role will also conduct data management duties including related analysis. This role will also be involved in manuscript preparation. All other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree
• Coursework or previous experience in microbiology, biochemistry, anatomy, pathology, molecular biology, and human genetics.

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

Modes of Work

This position will be 80% remote and 20% onsite. 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

Temporary job openings may be removed from posting boards and filled at anytime.

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.

279801

RESEARCH ASST I (TEMP)

RESEARCH ASST I (TEMP)

Ann Arbor Campus

Onsite

Full-Time

Temporary

Nonexempt

Medical School

MM Dermatology Department

7/08/2026 - 7/31/2026

Temporary Job Opening