• Research Fellow

    University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI)


    RESEARCH FELLOW

    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.

    Job Summary

    We are seeking a highly motivated, detail oriented, responsible individual with excellent communication and organizational skills to join our lab (Paula Anne Newman-Casey eHealth Lab (google.com)). We are seeking someone who has completed their doctoral training (PhD) in epidemiology, statistics, or biostatistics and is interested in vision and eye health, heath equity, health behavior, health education, and/or health services research. A PhD in a relevant field is required, as is the ability to work and troubleshoot independently , the ability to conduct statistical analysis, and the ability to conduct literature reviews, synthesize data, and write manuscripts.

     

    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.

     

    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.

     

    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

    Responsibilities*

    + Helping to plan and carry out clinical trials, observational studies, and database analyses.

    + Analyzing quantitative data using statistical software such as R or SAS and going through the code and analytics with senior biostatisticians.

    + Conducting literature reviews.

    + Conducting qualitative research interviews and qualitative analysis.

    + Preparing manuscripts.

    + Delivering oral presentations on research results.

    Required Qualifications*

    + Doctoral training (PhD) in epidemiology, statistics, or biostatistics and is interested in vision and eye health, heath equity, health behavior/health education, and/or health services research

    + Ability to conduct statistical analysis

    + Ability to conduct literature reviews, synthesize data, and write manuscripts.

    + Ability to use statistical software such as R or SAS

    + Ability to work and troubleshoot independently

    + Must be proficient in Microsoft office

     

    Modes of Work

     

    Positions 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 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 Statement

     

    The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

     

    Job Detail

     

    Job Opening ID

     

    271452

     

    Working Title

    RESEARCH FELLOW

    Job Title

    RESEARCH FELLOW

    Work Location

     

    Ann Arbor Campus

     

    Ann Arbor, MI

     

    Modes of Work

     

    Onsite

     

    Full/Part Time

     

    Full-Time

     

    Regular/Temporary

     

    Regular

     

    FLSA Status

     

    Exempt

     

    Organizational Group

     

    Medical School

     

    Department

     

    MM Ophthal. & Visual Science

     

    Posting Begin/End Date

     

    12/02/2025 - 1/01/2026

     

    Career Interest

     

    Research Fellows