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.

Responsibilities*

We are looking for a software developer / bioinformatician who is able to work independently on a NIH-funded 5-year biomedical informatics project. The software developer will be responsible for database development, database and web server administration, software development, supporting the algorithm implementation and evaluation, use case studies, and outreach and training. He or she will also address user requests and answer technical emails.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 1-2 years of analysis/programming activities in a business environment
• Strong skills in software programming in languages including PHP, Java, Python.
• Solid background in database development and maintenance.
• Experienced Linux/Unix administration background.

Desired Qualifications*

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in bioinformatics, Semantic Web, ontology, or information science.
• Experience as a an author/co-author on published bodies of work

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 anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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.