Summary

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

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.

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)

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.

Vaccine Requirements

COVID-19 vaccinations are required for all students, faculty and staff working in the following areas: Michigan Medicine including the Medical School, Dental School, University Health Service or the Mary A. Rackham Institute.  This includes those working remotely and temporary workers.   More information on this new policy is available on the U-M Health Response.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

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