What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Area Specialist Associate - Term Limited position at University of Michigan?
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 the work modes.
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 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
