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.
Summary
The Child Health Evaluation and Research (CHEAR) Center at the University of Michigan is seeking a full-time statistician at the senior, lead, or expert level. The statistician will work with Dr. Kao-Ping Chua, MD, Ph.D., on projects addressing the opioid epidemic, cost-sharing, and pediatric health care utilization. Under general direction, the statistician will select study samples in large health insurance claims databases; analyze and interpret a wide variety of data according to established statistical methods; and prepare reports and tables summarizing results of analyses. This position requires an individual who can work with a high degree of independence within the scope of their responsibilities. The individual will be expected to analyze, compare, and evaluate different courses of action to solve complex analytic and programming problems without immediate supervision. The position will come with excellent university benefits, competitive salary, and opportunities for career advancement and development. The CHEAR Center prides itself on fostering a collegial, open, and family-friendly work environment, and on using rigorous methods to conduct research to improve child health (www.chear.org).
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.
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings
Responsibilities*
Applicants must have a broad knowledge of statistical and programming principles, practices, and procedures, as the position requires a high degree of independence. At the same time, applicants must also have outstanding communication skills and operate as a highly valued collaborator with faculty, biostatisticians, research analysts, and database administrators. Responsibilities include:
- Contributing intellectually to the design, implementation, programming, analysis, reporting, documentation, and dissemination of research projects as a co-author
- Designing, testing, implementing, and debugging SAS programs using SQL merges to clean, manage, and merge analytic datasets for large health insurance claims databases based upon the design of the project
- Conducting advanced statistical analyses, such as regression modeling, multiple imputation, multilevel modeling, and survey analysis
- Working closely with the CHEAR team to develop grant proposals, including contributing to the framework of the study aims, designing and authoring the methodological approach, and performing power and sample size calculations
Successfully performing these duties will require:
- Reshaping and combining large data files to support multiple analytic approaches
- Organizing and maintaining analytic datasets and file systems for several projects
- Developing flow charts and other resources to clearly document processes to combine datasets; build analytic datasets; identify study population, etc.
- Independently planning and conducting complex analyses and technical investigations best suited for the project based upon comprehensive knowledge of statistical approaches
- Leading the development of statistical methodology for manuscripts and grants
Required Qualifications*
Minimum requirements for Senior
- Bachelor’s degree in field related to health services research (e.g., public health, biostatistics, statistics, computer science, economics)
- Minimum of 3 years of direct experience with programming, health services research, and statistical analysis
- At least 1 year of experience analyzing claims databases, such as Medicare, Medicaid, or commercial claims
- Proficiency in the use of SAS and PROC SQL to manage, merge, and manipulate large datasets
- Possesses and able to apply a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of health services research to the completion of difficult assignments
- Must be able to work with minimum supervision from the PI
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritize and organize multiple projects at the same time
Minimum requirements for Lead
- Bachelor’s degree in field related to health services research (e.g., public health, biostatistics, statistics, computer science, economics)
- Minimum of 5 years of direct experience with programming, health services research, and statistical analysis
- At least 2 years of experience analyzing claims databases, such as Medicare, Medicaid, or commercial claims
- Proficiency in the use of SAS and PROC SQL to manage, merge, and manipulate large datasets
- Possesses and able to apply a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of health services research to the completion of difficult assignments
- Must be able to independently program, manage data, conduct statistical analyses, and recommend changes in procedures with minimal consultation with the PI
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritize and organize multiple projects at the same time
Minimum requirements for Expert
- Bachelor’s degree in field related to health services research (e.g., public health, biostatistics, statistics, computer science, economics)
- Minimum of 10 years of direct experience with programming, health services research, and statistical analysis
- At least 3 years of experience analyzing claims databases, such as Medicare, Medicaid, or commercial claims
- Proficiency in the use of SAS and PROC SQL to manage, merge, and manipulate large datasets
- Possesses and able to apply a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of health services research to the completion of difficult assignments
- Must have advanced knowledge of programming and be able to independently program, manage data, and conduct complex statistical analyses
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritize and organize multiple projects at the same time
Title and salary will be determined based on candidate qualifications and experience.
Desired Qualifications*
- Master’s degree or doctoral degree in field related to health services research (e.g., public health, biostatistics, statistics, computer science or economics)
- Familiarity with R and Stata (experience with SAS is required)
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching, consulting, and mentoring in statistical concepts
- Familiarity with medical terminology
- Experience with NIH grant preparation and submission
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday (40 hours/week)
Work Locations
North Campus Research Complex, Building 16.
The responsibilities of this position may be fulfilled in a hybrid work environment, depending on the preference of the selected candidate. Flexible work agreements are reviewed annually and are subject to change dependent on the business needs of the hiring department, throughout the course of employment.
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.
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.