• Research Area Specialist Associate - Term Limited

    University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI)


    Research Area Specialist Associate - Term Limited

    Job 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, including COVID-19 and other vaccine-preventable illnesses focusing 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. Position is term-limited for 1 year, with he possibility of extension depending on research funding.

    Responsibilities*

    + Conduct literature reviews

    + Assist with writing and editing of manuscripts, reports, and presentations

    + Assist with survey design and coding

    + Manage research participant recruitment

    + Other duties as assigned by Principal Investigators

    Required Qualifications*

    + Bachelor's Degree is required

    + 1-3 years of experience in a related field

    + Knowledge of economic evaluation, cost-effectiveness analysis, or related quantitative methods

    + Training and/or experience in developing and deploying AI solutions in research

    + 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*

    + 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 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) .

     

    Additional Information

     

    This is a term-limited appointment ending after one year. There is a possibility of extension based on research funding. At the end of the stated term, the appointment will terminate, and you will not be eligible for Reduction-in-Force (RIF) benefits. This term-limited appointment does not create a contract or guarantee of employment for any period of time as you will remain subject to disciplinary or other performance measures, up to and including termination, at the will of the University in accordance with existing University policy and standards for employee performance and conduct.

     

    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

     

    269002

     

    Working Title

     

    Research Area Specialist Associate - Term Limited

     

    Job Title

     

    Research Area Specialist Assoc

     

    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

     

    Medical School

     

    Department

     

    MM Pediatrics-General (CHEAR)

     

    Posting Begin/End Date

     

    9/25/2025 - 10/10/2025

     

    Career Interest

     

    Research