The University of Michigan’s Medical School (MM Lab Animal Medicine Unit) in Ann Arbor, MI is seeking a Research Associate II (Temp) — a part-time (20 hours/week), temporary, hybrid position at the dynamic intersection of biomedical informatics, bioinformatics, artificial intelligence, and software development. Responsibilities include developing vaccine- and microbiology-related databases, ontology development and applications, Semantic Web and knowledge graphs, data annotation and analysis, AI research, and engaging in outreach and training activities related to the database and software programs being developed.

Key qualifications:

• Required: At least 10 years of research experience in Microbiology, Immunology, and Bioinformatics in an academic or business environment; strong bioinformatics research, data analysis, and programming skills; experience in ontology and Semantic Web; experience in data curation, knowledge graphs, and AI; minimum Ph.D. in Microbiology, Immunology, Bioinformatics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Preferred: Outreach experience and a strong research publication record

Terms: Temporary, part-time (20 hours/week), hybrid work mode at the hiring department’s discretion (work agreements reviewed annually and subject to change). Application due 10/30/2026.

To apply: Provide a CV and a cover letter.

Link: RESEARCH ASSOCIATE II (TEMP) | U-M Careers