Research Area Specialist Assoc

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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.

Summary

The Child Health Evaluation and Research (CHEAR) Center at the University of Michigan is seeking a research assistant. This individual will be responsible for providing research support to Dr. Kao-Ping Chua and Dr. Lisa Prosser. Projects will focus on a broad variety of topics, including the opioid epidemic, out-of-pocket costs, newborn screening, and immunization policy. The Research Assistant will be responsible for programming, using large administrative databases, conducting statistical and economic analyses, conducting literature reviews, and assisting with presentations and manuscripts. This position will be full-time and the individual will work 40 hours per week except on days when the CHEAR Center is closed (e.g., holidays).

The CHEAR Center prides itself on fostering a collegial, open, and family-friendly work environment, and on using rigorous methods to conduct research to improve child health (www.chear.org).

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.

Responsibilities*

• Programming
• Statistical and economic analyses
• Conduct literature reviews
• Assist with writing and editing of manuscripts and reports
• Assist in preparing presentations
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal Investigators

Required Qualifications*

• Master's degree in the sciences, social sciences, statistics, computer science, or related fields
• Advanced proficiency with R, Stata, or SAS
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Desired Qualifications*

• Prior research or internship experience in health, health care, health policy, or health law
• Previous experience with large administrative data sets
• Proficiency in conducting literature reviews in PubMed and other similar databases

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday (40 hours/week)

Work Locations

North Campus Research Complex, Building 16.

The responsibilities of this position may be fulfilled in a hybrid work environment, depending on the preference of the selected candidate. Flexible work agreements are reviewed annually and are subject to change dependent on the business needs of the hiring department, throughout the course of employment.

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.