"Alerted.org

Research Area Specialist Senior/Intermediate

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

The Michigan Public Health - Substance Use Policy and Economic Research (M-SUPER (https://sph.umich.edu/msuper/) ) Network at the University of Michigan School of Public Health is seeking an independent and motivated Research Area Specialist to join our team. The M-SUPER Network is an interdisciplinary, interinstitutional consortium of faculty, investigators, and trainees. It is led by Dr. Thuy Nguyen who serves as the director of the M-SUPER Network and the John G. Searle Assistant Professor ofHealth Management and Policy (https://sph.umich.edu/hmp/) at theUniversity of Michigan School of Public Health (https://sph.umich.edu/) . The Network members employ rigorous quantitative approaches and leverage access to multiple large databases to address pressing substance use policy knowledge gaps.

The ideal candidate for this position will be an individual with experience in managing the many details of a complex project. A successful candidate should have experience in both project management and data analysis. We are focused on finding someone who will be an engaged team member and good communicator. Within the M-SUPER network, a successful applicant will be part of a small, dynamic research team responsible for conducting multiple NIH-funded projects. These projects will be related to data analysis, modeling, and dissemination.

Responsibilities*

+ **Assist the principal investigator (PI) with administering and implementing multiple NIH R01 projects**

+ Coordinate IRB approvals and annual grant reporting to sponsors

+ Monitor operating budgets and sponsored funds

+ Assist with hiring and onboarding processes

+ Assist the director of the M-SUPER network in proposal development

+ **Contributing intellectually to the design, programming, analysis, reporting, documentation, and dissemination of research projects**

+ Assist the PI in overseeing study coordination and supervising research staff

+ Assist with the dissemination of project products to stakeholders and the media, including traditional and social media

+ Create materials related to the dissemination of research (e.g., visual abstracts)

+ **In collaboration with the PI and other team members, perform statistical analyses and develop data visualizations for large health insurance claims databases based upon the design of the project**

+ Design, test, implement, and debug 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

+ Conduct advanced statistical analyses, such as regression modeling, multiple imputation, multilevel modeling, and survey analysis

Required Qualifications*

+ Experience with NIH research project management and grant proposal development/submission

+ At least 1 year of experience working with claims databases, such as Medicare, Medicaid, or commercial claims

+ Excellent communication skills

+ A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in economics, public health, epidemiology, data science, business administration, project management, communications or a related field.

+ For the Senior level position, a Master's degree (or doctorate degree) in a related field is required, along with 5 to 6 years of relevant research experience. For the Intermediate level position, a Master's degree in a related field is preferred, along with 4 to 5 years of relevant research experience.

Work Locations

This position allows for a hybrid work schedule. The selected candidate will be expected to work on-site 2-3 days per week at the offices in the NCRC building based on business needs. After the initial training period and assessment, this may be reduced.

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) .

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at the Intermediate level, depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

The salary range for this position will be $70,000 - $83,000 at the Senior level and $55,000 - $66,000 at the Intermediate level.

Additional Information

This is a **three-year, term-limited appointment** , with the possibility of extension.

Background Screening

The selected candidate must have legal authorization to work in the United States. The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

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

268208

Working Title

Research Area Specialist Senior/Intermediate

Job Title

Research Area Specialist Sr

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Hybrid

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

School Pub Health

Department

Health Management and Policy

Posting Begin/End Date

9/04/2025 - 10/01/2025

Salary

$70,000.00 - $83,000.00

Career Interest

Research