Are you interested in joining the team of the Susan B. Meister Child Health Evaluation and Research (CHEAR) Center at the University of Michigan? If positions are open, they will be listed below. Click on the links below to learn more or visit careers.umich.edu to apply; search "CHEAR."
Expert/Lead/Senior Statistician
Research Area Specialist Inter/Assoc
Mission Statement
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Why Join Michigan Medicine?
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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
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. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time 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.
Expert/Lead/Senior Statistician
Responsibilities
Applicants must have a broad knowledge of statistical and programming principles, practices, and procedures, as the position requires a high degree of independence. At the same time, applicants must also have outstanding communication skills and operate as a highly valued collaborator with faculty, biostatisticians, research analysts, and database administrators. Responsibilities include:
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Contributing intellectually to the design, implementation, programming, analysis, reporting, documentation, and dissemination of research projects as a co-author
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Designing, testing, implementing, and debugging SAS programs using SQL merges to clean, manage, and merge analytic datasets for large health insurance claims databases based upon the design of the project
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Conducting advanced statistical analyses, such as regression modeling, multiple imputation, multilevel modeling, and survey analysis
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Working closely with the CHEAR team to develop grant proposals, including contributing to the framework of the study aims, designing and authoring the methodological approach, and performing power and sample size calculations
Successfully performing these duties will require:
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Reshaping and combining large data files to support multiple analytic approaches
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Organizing and maintaining analytic datasets and file systems for several projects
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Developing flow charts and other resources to clearly document processes to combine datasets; build analytic datasets; identify study population, etc.
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Independently planning and conducting complex analyses and technical investigations best suited for the project based upon comprehensive knowledge of statistical approaches
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Leading the development of statistical methodology for manuscripts and grants
Required Qualifications
Minimum requirements for Senior
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Bachelor’s degree in field related to health services research (e.g., public health, biostatistics, statistics, computer science, economics)
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Minimum of 3 years of direct experience with programming, health services research, and statistical analysis
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At least 1 year of experience analyzing claims databases, such as Medicare, Medicaid, or commercial claims
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Proficiency in the use of SAS and PROC SQL to manage, merge, and manipulate large datasets
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Possesses and able to apply a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of health services research to the completion of difficult assignments
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Must be able to work with minimum supervision from the PI
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Excellent oral and written communication skills
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Ability to prioritize and organize multiple projects at the same time
Minimum requirements for Lead
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Bachelor’s degree in field related to health services research (e.g., public health, biostatistics, statistics, computer science, economics)
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Minimum of 5 years of direct experience with programming, health services research, and statistical analysis
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At least 2 years of experience analyzing claims databases, such as Medicare, Medicaid, or commercial claims
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Proficiency in the use of SAS and PROC SQL to manage, merge, and manipulate large datasets
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Possesses and able to apply a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of health services research to the completion of difficult assignments
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Must be able to independently program, manage data, conduct statistical analyses, and recommend changes in procedures with minimal consultation with the PI
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Excellent oral and written communication skills
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Ability to prioritize and organize multiple projects at the same time
Minimum requirements for Expert
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Bachelor’s degree in field related to health services research (e.g., public health, biostatistics, statistics, computer science, economics)
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Minimum of 10 years of direct experience with programming, health services research, and statistical analysis
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At least 3 years of experience analyzing claims databases, such as Medicare, Medicaid, or commercial claims
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Proficiency in the use of SAS and PROC SQL to manage, merge, and manipulate large datasets
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Possesses and able to apply a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of health services research to the completion of difficult assignments
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Must have advanced knowledge of programming and be able to independently program, manage data, and conduct complex statistical analyses
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Excellent oral and written communication skills
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Ability to prioritize and organize multiple projects at the same time
Title and salary will be determined based on candidate qualifications and experience.
Desired Qualifications
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Master’s degree or doctoral degree in field related to health services research (e.g., public health, biostatistics, statistics, computer science or economics)
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Familiarity with R and Stata (experience with SAS is required)
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Demonstrated excellence in teaching, consulting, and mentoring in statistical concepts
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Familiarity with medical terminology
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Experience with NIH grant preparation and submission
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.
Underfill Statement
This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
Research Area Specialist Intermediate / Associate
Summary
Seeking 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, such as Covid-19, vaccinations, newborn screening, and emotional well-being. Research studies focus on economic evaluation, public preference valuation, and health policy analysis.
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
- Assist with writing and editing of manuscripts, reports, and presentations
- Assist with the development of decision analytic models
- Assist with survey design and coding in Qualtrics
- Manage research participant recruitment
- Other duties as assigned by Principal Investigators
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a recognized field of science or learning which is directly related to the duties of the position
- 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
Minimum requirements for Associate
- 1-3 years of experience in a related field
Minimum requirements for Intermediate
- 4-5+ years of experience in a related field
Title and salary will be determined based on candidate qualifications and experience.
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
Underfill Statement
This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
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.
Research Assistant II (TEMP)
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, MD, PhD. Projects will focus on a broad variety of topics, including the opioid epidemic, out-of-pocket costs, and pediatric health care. The Research Assistant will be responsible for programming using large administrative databases, conducting literature reviews, and assisting with presentations and manuscripts. This position will be paid hourly, and the individual will work 20 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).
Responsibilities*
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Programming and statistical analyses
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Conduct literature reviews
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Assist with writing and editing of manuscripts and reports
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Assist in preparing presentations
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Other duties as assigned by the Principal Investigator
Required Qualifications*
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Intermediate proficiency with R, Stata, or SAS
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Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
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Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Desired Qualifications*
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Bachelor’s degree in the sciences, social sciences, statistics, computer science, or related fields
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Advanced proficiency with R, Stata, or SAS
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Prior research or internship experience in health, health care, health policy, or health law
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Proficiency in conducting literature reviews in PubMed and other similar databases
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday (20 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.
Survey Interviewer (TEMP)
Summary
The primary responsibility for this position is conducting semi-structured telephone interviews regarding access to health care in the state of Michigan. Interviewers will work onsite at the Child Health Evaluation and Research (CHEAR) Center in the 300 North Ingalls Building (NIB). This position will provide training and experience in survey research methods.
Responsibilities*
- Conduct interviews using a semi-structured protocol
- Record interview responses using a computer-assisted data entry module
- Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities
- Outstanding performers will have opportunities to become shift supervisors
Required Qualifications*
- Ability to communicate clearly and politely via telephone
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong computer/keyboarding skills and familiarity with Windows-based computing
- Ability to work well with others in a shared workspace
- Reliable and punctual attendance
Desired Qualifications*
- Experience conducting professional interactions by telephone
- Experience talking with people from diverse backgrounds
Additional Information
- Standard schedule can range from 15-30 hours per week, depending on availability
- Hours range from 9am to 8pm