Research Analyst

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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.

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

A cover letter is required for consideration of this position and is to be attached as the first page of your resume and should specifically describe your past experience as a data manager and analyst and also include an example from a project for which you performed the data management or analysis. Please be prepared to provide programming code samples, if requested. Also, you will be asked to complete a data management and analysis task to demonstrate competency. Please provide a list of up to three professional references.

The School of Nursing seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan that extends world-wide, to fulfill the School's strategic plan, and to sustain the excellence of the School of Nursing.

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Summary

The University of Michigan, School of Nursing (UMSN) is seeking a highly-motivated individual with expertise in data management to support ongoing research led by a core faculty member of the Applied Biostatistics Lab and the Center for the Study of Drug, Alcohol, Smoking & Tobacco (DASH). You will be responsible for data preparation, management, processing, and integration of large datasets such as health, biosocial, and economic data using statistical software packages such as R and Stata. In particular, you will be responsible for data management and organization of large multiple secondary datasets from ICPSR, CDC or other sources. Expertise in R using popular packages like dplyr/tidyr/purrr or data.table in R is required. In addition, experience in data visualization such as RShiny, tableau etc. is highly desirable. The job responsibility also includes performing statistical analyses of secondary data either independently or under the direction of the Investigator team.

Responsibilities*

• Create and manage large secondary datasets and health data using statistical software (along with developing code books based on variables within each data set).

• Participate in preparing text, tables, and data visualizations for publications and grant applications.

• Develop/execute statistical analyses that address specified research questions and aims.

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*

• Bachelor's degree in applied mathematics, statistics, health informatics, applied economics, epidemiology or related field is required; Master's degree preferred.

• Minimum of two (2) years of programming, data management and/or analytics experience.

• Demonstrated expertise in managing large and complex datasets (healthcare data preferred).

• Demonstrated experience in using statistical packages like R and Stata to manage data.

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience using statistical software to analyze research data.

• Expertise in R.

• Candidate must have excellent communication skills, with the ability to receive and convey information clearly and concisely for various mediums. You will be expected to have solid interpersonal and organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively with a diverse research team.

• Excellent computer skills, including expert knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Attributes:

• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.

• Proven analytical skills and follow-through; ahigh degree of creativity, initiative, resourcefulness, and the ability to anticipate needs.

• Ability to manage multiple activities in a deadline-oriented environment; highly organized, flexible and rigorous attention to detail.

• Ability to take a leadership role on projects and with users/clients.

• Excellent problem-solving capability; exceptional critical thinking, analytical and research skills.

• Able to work independently with minimal supervision and maximum collaboration in a team environment.

Additional Information

Hours: Shift/Hours/Days: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; may include some occasional weekend and/or evening hours.Currently, this position has the option to be hybrid; and will be reviewed annually per the university and School of Nursing policy.

Salary Range: Due to salary funded on grants, the maximum salary for this position is $52,000. Salary is commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. We encourage all interested parties meeting requirements to apply.

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

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

248911

Working Title

Research Analyst

Job Title

Research Analyst

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

School Nursing

Department

School of Nursing

Posting Begin/End Date

5/09/2024 - 5/23/2024

Career Interest

Research

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