Job Description

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 University of Michigan Department of Cardiac Surgery is seeking a well-qualified Statistician to support biostatistical and analytic activities for a variety of research projects within the Section of Health Services Research and Quality (HSRQ). The Section of Health Services Research and Outcomes is a nationally recognized leader in advancing clinical and health services research and quality improvement. The department is seeking additional analytical support to advance internally and externally funded projects to achieve its research, quality and training missions. Strong analytic, organizational, and verbal and written communication skills are critical to this role.

The successful candidate will support the department and HSRQ section's research mission, gather and analyze data, clean and construct datasets, perform statistical programming, and provide technical assistance to the investigative research team members. In this role, the candidate will utilize a variety of data sources (e.g., administrative, clinical) to assess variability in access, treatment and outcomes for patients with cardiovascular disease.

The statistician staff specialist will work with a highly collaborative group of clinicians, policy experts, statisticians, economists, health services' researchers, and analysts. This position is an excellent opportunity to gain expertise in data management and analyses, and exposure to health policy reform evaluation. The selected candidate will be able to advance their analytical and verbal/written communication skills, as well as participate in manuscript and grant submissions.

Candidates for this position must be driven, with an intellectual curiosity and desire to continue learning, as well as the ability to work on multiple projects at once. This position allows for significant growth, with the opportunity to develop statistical methodologic skills.

This position offers a flexible work schedule and the ability to work a hybrid schedule or fully remote.

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.

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Required Qualifications*

     Lead Level

     Senior Level

Desired Qualifications*

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.

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

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.

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