Research Analyst

at  University of Michigan

HOW TO APPLY

A cover letter and CV/resume together in one document is required for consideration for this position. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline experience that directly relates to this position.

SUMMARY

Do you speak Spanish and are interested in a career in public health research? The SEMILLA birth cohort study, in the Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, is looking for a full-time Research Analyst to help manage epidemiological research data. The SEMILLA study (Study of Environmental Exposure of Mothers and Infants Impacted by Large-Scale Agriculture) follows pregnant women (workers and non-workers) and their infants in a flower-growing region of Ecuador to assess how toxic chemical exposure, combined with necessary social and structural factors, impacts child development. You will gain valuable experience managing multiple and dual language (Spanish/English) datasets and analyzing longitudinal data, while working with Principal Investigator, Alexis Handal, and study biostatistician and co-Investigator, Dr. Niko Kaciroti.
You will report to Dr. Alexis Handal, Associate Professor, Department of Epidemiology.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS*

• Master’s degree in Biostatistics, Epidemiology or Survey research
• 2-4 years of statistical data management/analysis experience
• Spanish language fluency is required
• Demonstrated experience developing codebooks and databases for data entry, cleaning, and data management
• Demonstrated experience using quantitative data analysis software and writing code
• Demonstrated experience with statistical data analysis and analysis of longitudinal data
• The ability to work with a diverse research team with different stakeholders

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This position is term-limited for one year from the start of the appointment, with possibility of extension based on funding and performance.
We are looking for an experienced and dynamic staff member with a commitment to contributing to a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all members of our community.

• Manage and organize study databases and related materials (i.e., codebooks)
• Prepare multiple and dual language data for analysis, descriptive and inferential statistical analysis and the interpretation of results
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation of data and analysis files to support the publication of manuscripts and proposals
• Write statistical analysis code (in SAS, Stata, and/or R) for data preparation and analysis. Will develop coding organized and dated to replicate analysis, if needed or requested by funders
• Apply appropriate statistical methods based on study design and data collected, including the use of statistical theory to summarize results in writing with the quality necessary for manuscript preparation. Collaborate with researchers in the writing of the statistical section of manuscripts
• Follow study protocols and implementation of quality assurance/quality control measures by developing tests to evaluate the validity of data and analyses, and to apply corrective action methods to address the research requirement
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation of data and analysis files to support the publication of manuscripts and proposals
• Attend required regular meetings and assist researchers with any issues related to data management and statistical analysis
• Other research duties as assigned