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
As a premier, research-intensive academic medical center, the University of Michigan Medical School is world renowned with over $600 million in external research funding. The Department of Anesthesiology is among the top-ranked NIH funded departments in the nation, with research outputs comprising the full range of the translational science spectrum.
The Department of Anesthesiology intends to hire a Qualitative and Mixed Methods Research Assistant (QRA). The QRA will lead and contribute to qualitative and mixed methods research for ongoing and emerging research projects directed by University of Michigan Anesthesiology faculty, who lead the Multicenter Perioperative Outcomes Group (MPOG) for which University of Michigan serves as the coordinating center (https://mpog.org/).
MPOG is a consortium of over 70 hospitals that seeks to improve perioperative patient care, through research, quality improvement, and education initiatives founded upon electronic health record (EHR) and clinical registry data. Our multidisciplinary Michigan-based team includes anesthesiologists, nurses, data scientists, computer programmers, project managers, epidemiologists and statisticians. We work closely with collaborators at anesthesiology departments across the country to develop policies, procedures, and the technical infrastructure required to conduct large-scale research, create quality improvement initiatives, educate caregivers, and guide healthcare administration.
The ideal candidate will possess the skills needed to contextualize the University of Michigan Anesthesiology and existing MPOG quantitative health record data, with new qualitative data, collected and synthesized via semi-structured interviews and surveys with clinicians across MPOG centers. Combining quantitative and qualitative data via mixed methods approaches will enable deeper insights to inform and improve perioperative care. The QRA will work on grant-funded and other faculty-driven University of Michigan Anesthesiology Department projects.
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*
Data collection, analysis & interpretation
- Design, test, and collect data using a variety of qualitative methods (e.g., surveys, semi-structured interviews, etc.).
- Review interview transcripts and other data sources, develop qualitative coding schemes, and use rigorous qualitative methods to analyze data.
- Integrate qualitative findings with existing quantitative data
- Meet with research teams on an ongoing basis to review and evolve analyses.
- Create tables and charts to summarize qualitative data and findings.
Dissemination of findings
- Develop slide decks and other written reports for internal dissemination.
- Contribute to conference abstracts and manuscripts.
Project coordination
- Provide feedback on study design and data management sections of research proposals and grant applications.
- Develop protocols for data analysis.
- Manage data and project documents in shared folders.
- Manage project timelines and support strategies to meet deadlines.
Supervision: This position reports directly to the MPOG Program Director.
Required Qualifications*
- A Bachelors degree in social, health sciences, or related fields
- 1-3 years of research experience in an academic environment
- Advanced proficiency in qualitative & mixed-methods research and research methodology
- Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and evaluating qualitative and mixed-methods methodological approaches
- Ability to learn and implement new research methods and software tools as needed
- Ability to balance the demands of working on multiple projects simultaneously, manage timelines, and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines independently and as part of a team
- Highly professional demeanor and positive attitude with outstanding communication skills and ability to interact with diverse individuals including research scientists, clinicians, analysts, and programmers
- Strong writing, editing, and oral communication skills
- Detail oriented, exceptionally organized and highly motivated individual
Desired Qualifications*
- A Masters degree in social, health sciences, or related fields
- Proficiency with qualitative analysis software (NVivo, MAXQDA) and survey design (Qualtrics, RedCap)
- Experience performing semi-structured interviews and qualitative data coding
- Evidence of research productivity and experience with grant applications
- Experience working with interdisciplinary teams on collaborative projects or grants
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.