Statistician Intermediate

How to Apply

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.

A cover letter, attached as the first page of your resume, describing how your experience meets the job requirements of this posting, is required for consideration of this position. It will be important to highlight data collection experience in addition to analysis experience in your cover letter.

Please visit http://www.nursing.umich.edu/ for more information about the school.

Job Summary

This is a part-time, term-limited position due to salary funded on a grant.

The University of Michigan, School of Nursing (UMSN), Department of Health Behavior and Clinical Sciences seeks a Statistician Intermediate to work with a faculty principal investigator (PI) to assist with research activities related to 2024 SAMHSA Interprofessional Addiction Education, 2023 Comprehensive Opioid Stimulant Substance Use Program, and other duties assigned by the PI. The overall goal of this research program is to evaluate substance use programs for community partners and educate interprofessional students about addiction.

Responsibilities*

• Collect and evaluate varied quantitative and qualitative datasets; determine appropriate sampling approaches, develop survey instruments, apply standard quantitative and qualitative techniques to assess results.
• Advise faculty PI on data management and data quality issues. Conduct preliminary analyses of studies including but not limited to data pre-processing & quality, testing model assumptions, and reliability of scales. Interact with research colleagues to verify, clarify and correct data submitted.
• Conduct literature reviews and may contribute to or is the sole author of articles and grant proposals
• Create and manage data documentation, provide data management and facilitate data dissemination with community partners and research team.
  
  
  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed and are not an exhaustive list of all associated responsibilities.

Required Qualifications*

• A Bachelor's degree in biostatistics, statistics, data management, or a related field is required; a Master's degree in biostatistics, statistics, data management, or a related field is preferred.
• One (1) to three (3) years of professional statistical work experience.
• Experience with community engaged research methodologies including rapid qualitative analysis and evaluation reports.
• Knowledge of statistical software (i.e., SPSS, Stata, SAS, R) is required.
• Candidate must have excellent teamwork and superior oral and written communication skills, with the ability to receive and convey information clearly and concisely for various mediums.
• Excellent computer skills, including expert knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word, Outlook, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Proven analytical skills and follow-through; a high degree of creativity, initiative, resourcefulness, and the ability to anticipate needs.
• Demonstrated excellent problem solving, analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as effectively in teams; must have the ability to work comfortably with individuals at all levels.
• Able to contribute expertise on data related topics with faculty and staff in collaborative teams.
• Must reliably manage responsibilities and manage time effectively.
• Ability to promote the School of Nursing's Declaration of Values to Empower each other to interrupt or disrupt disrespect; Practice communication that is beneficial, kind and true; Inspire and be inspired by our members' worth, significance and integrity; Cultivate respect for ourselves and others routinely, publicly and privately.
  
  
  

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

Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. Applicants will not be sponsored for work visas.

Hours: 20

Shift/Hours/Days: Between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; may include some occasional weekend and/or evening hours. This position is hybrid.

Salary: The target salary for this position is up to a maximum of $34,500 per year (based on a full-time salary rate of $69,000) due to salary funded on a grant. The actual salary determined will be based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate and may be less than the maximum. We encourage all interested parties meeting requirements to apply.

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The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.