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 Child Health Evaluation and Research (CHEAR) Center at the University of Michigan is seeking a full-time statistician at the intermediate level. This unique opportunity necessitates application of statistical and epidemiological methods. Under general direction, the statistician will select study samples in large relational databases; analyze and interpret a wide variety of data according to established statistical methods; and prepare reports and tables summarizing results of analyses. This position requires an individual who can work with a high degree of independence within the scope of their responsibilities. The individual will be expected to analyze, compare, and evaluate different courses of action to solve complex analytic and programming problems without immediate supervision. The position includes excellent University benefits, competitive salary, and opportunities for career advancement and development. The CHEAR Center prides itself on conducting health services research using rigorous methods to improve child health in a diverse, collegial, and family-friendly work environment (www.chear.org).
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*
Responsibilities
Applicants must have a broad knowledge of statistical, epidemiological, and programming procedures, as the position requires a high degree of independence. Applicants must also have the ability to collaborate with faculty and staff regarding analytic, statistical, programming, or other methodological issues. Responsibilities include:
- Employing epidemiological methods to evaluate associations as well as inferential statistical analyses, including but not limited to regression modeling;
- Using geographic information systems (GIS) tools to conduct geospatial analyses;
- Designing, testing, and debugging SAS programs using PROC SQL to summarize, subset, join (merge), and concatenate large datasets to create analytic datasets;
- Contributing intellectually to the design, programming, analysis, reporting, and dissemination of research projects, potentially as a co-author of abstracts and manuscripts.
Required Qualifications*
- Master's Degree in public health, epidemiology, or biostatistics;
- 1-3 years professional experience
- Proficiency with SAS, SQL, ArcGIS, and R, as well as a working knowledge of data visualization tools such as Tableau and Excel;
- Demonstrated professional, verbal and written communication skills;
- Ability to prioritize and organize multiple projects;
- Ability to independently act as a resource and problem-solver with minimal supervision; and
- Familiarity with medical terminology.
Desired Qualifications*
- Familiarity with population-level databases such as those supporting public health registries, chronic disease management, or health plan administrative claims systems;
- Knowledge of population health management and public health functions and program objectives.
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday (40 hours/week)
Work Locations
This is a hybrid position, with in-person location at North Campus Research Center
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.
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/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.