Job Summary
The Department of Neurology at University of Michigan has a position available for a statistician. We are seeking individuals who have had experience in designing, participating and leading studies in health services research using epidemiologic and bio-statistical methodology. Candidates will actively collaborate on established projects with the team and other clinical collaborators within the school and other institutes, depending on project needs. This position provides the opportunity to become part of a large, interdisciplinary research team along with ample opportunities for career advancement, including co-authoring or leading papers and acquiring additional job-related training. We are looking for an ambitious, talented and self-motivated individual with an interest in leveraging our research interests.
Responsibilities*
- Develop analytical plans and conduct statistical analyses using SAS, R and other software as needed. Analyses may include but are not limited to linear and logistic regression, survival analysis, mixed models, propensity score methods, and more advanced analysis techniques.
- Create tables, figures, and graphs for presentation and publication. Contribute to the analysis sections of grants and papers.
- Conduct power analyses and other analyses needed in relation to grant preparation.
- Assist in coordination for the maintenance, updating, and compilation of a variety of complex linked databases, including longitudinal databases. Create new derived variables, run checks on existing data.
- Assist with creation and maintenance of documentation for databases, including detailed descriptions of contents and created variables.
- Advise other data analysts working on the projects and provide programming and data analysis support for graduate students. Interact with investigators, data managers, students, and other analysts.
Required Qualifications*
- MS or Doctorate in Statistics, Public Health (Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Health Services), Informatics, or related field is required.
- Substantial experience with statistical software (SAS, R or Stata). Must be extremely attentive to detail, responsive, very well-organized, able to multitask, and work in a team.
- Ideal candidate must be dynamic, creative, flexible, and detail oriented with excellent problem solving skills.
Desired Qualifications*
- Experience in neurology and/or neuroscience field.
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.
