Job Summary

The burn team within the Division of Acute Care Surgery is seeking a Research Assistant with health services research interest and experience.

Responsibilities*

The Research Assistant will assist the project and study team in:

• Working with the Principal Investigator on study design and data interpretation.
• Collaboration with the team analyst on data analysis and learning use of statistical programs.
• Performing literature reviews.
• Assisting in preparation of manuscript drafts for peer-reviewed journals and submission of manuscripts.
• Other project tasks as assigned by the burn team.

Required Qualifications*

• Graduation from a college or university or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Prior health-related or research experience with demonstrated interest in health services research
• Experience with MS Office Suite
• Familiarity with EndNote or similar reference management software
• Good verbal and written communication skills; demonstrated proactive behavior and solution oriented; high attention to detail
• Organized, effective, and timely communication with the study team and others via email and phone
• Ability and commitment to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment

Desired Qualifications*

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent (MBBS, DO), or Master's degree (background in health sciences/MPH preferred)

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.