Research Area Specialist AssociateApply NowJob SummarySeeking a Research Area Specialist to join the team of Dr. Lisa Prosser at the Susan B. Meister Child Health Evaluation and Research Center, Department of Pediatrics. The Research Area Specialist will have the opportunity to provide research support on projects focusing on a wide variety of policy-relevant topics, including COVID-19 and other vaccine-preventable illnesses focusing on economic evaluation, public preference valuation, and health policy analysis. Additional projects focus on supporting the initiatives of the Office of the Vice President of Research.Duties include conducting literature reviews, preparing tables and figures, assisting with presentations and manuscripts, fielding surveys, basic statistical analyses, and assisting with the development of decision analytic models. This position is an excellent opportunity for those interested in continuing their research career in a collaborative environment as well as students interested in furthering their research experience during a gap year.Responsibilities
Conduct literature reviews (25%)
Assist with writing and editing of manuscripts, reports, and presentations (20%)
Assist with survey design and coding in Qualtrics (25%)
Manage research participant recruitment (15%)
Other duties as assigned by Principal Investigators (15%)
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree is required and 1-3 years of experience in a related field
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted, including relevant undergraduate and graduate student experience.
Proficiency in conducting literature reviews in PubMed and other similar databases
Proficiency in the use of EndNote, MS Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel
Ability to work both independently and as a team member
Strong attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent attendance, ability to multi-task, prioritize appropriately, manage deadlines without undue stress and exercise good judgment
Desired Qualifications
Knowledge of economic evaluation, cost-effectiveness analysis, or related quantitative methods
Experience coding surveys in Qualtrics
Experience programming for decision analysis models using TreeAge Pro, advanced Excel, or other relevant software suitable for decision analytic models
Master's degree in public health or equivalent work experience
Prior research or internship experience in health, health care, health policy, or health law
Modes of WorkPositions 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 thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .Background ScreeningMichigan 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 DeadlineJob 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 StatementThe University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.Job DetailJob Opening ID255912Working TitleResearch Area Specialist AssociateJob TitleResearch Area Specialist AssocWork LocationAnn Arbor CampusAnn Arbor, MIModes of WorkHybridFull/Part TimeFull-TimeRegular/TemporaryRegularFLSA StatusExemptOrganizational GroupMedical SchoolDepartmentMM Pediatrics-General (CHEAR)Posting Begin/End Date10/23/2024 - 11/09/2024Career InterestResearchApply Now