Statistician Senior / Intermediate Underfill

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.

Job Summary

The Michigan Public Health - Substance Use Policy and Economic Research (M-SUPER) Network at the University of Michigan School of Public Health is seeking an independent and motivated full-time statistician at the senior level. This is a three (3)-year term-limited appointment with the possibility of renewal contingent upon performance and funding. The position will come with excellent university benefits, competitive salary, and opportunities for career advancement and development. Salary will be determined based on candidate qualifications and experience. 
The ideal candidate for this position will collaborate closely with faculty investigators and research staff to construct analytic cohorts, develop claims-based measures, conduct statistical analyses, and contribute to manuscripts, reports, and grant applications.

The M-SUPER Network is an interdisciplinary, interinstitutional consortium of faculty, investigators, and trainees. It is led by Dr. Thuy Nguyen who serves as the director of the M-SUPER Network and Associate Professor of Health Management and Policy at the University of Michigan School of Public Health. The Network members employ rigorous quantitative approaches and leverages access to multiple large databases to address pressing substance use policy knowledge gaps. 

Responsibilities*

Under general direction, the statistician will construct analytic cohorts in large health insurance claims databases; operate claims-based measures; 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. Responsibilities include:

• Reshaping and combining large, complex data files to construct analytic cohorts and provide analytic datasets (40%)
• Conducting advanced statistical analyses, such as regression modeling, multiple imputation, multilevel modeling, and survey analysis (30%)
• Contributing intellectually to the design, implementation, programming, analysis, reporting, documentation, and dissemination of research projects as a co-author (15%)
• Working closely with the M-SUPER 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 (15%)

Required Qualifications*

Minimum requirements for Senior

• Master's degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Health Services Research, Economics, Data Science, Public Health, or a related quantitative field
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience conducting quantitative research and statistical analysis
• Minimum of 1 year of experience analyzing large administrative claims databases, such as Medicare, Medicaid, or commercial claims
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex data and analytic projects
• Advanced proficiency in SQL and statistical programming languages such as R, SAS, Stata, or Python to manage and analyze large datasets
• Demonstrated record of scholarly productivity, including contributions to peer-reviewed publications, technical reports, or externally funded research
• Excellent professional, verbal and written communication skills

Candidates who do not meet the full qualifications for the Senior level may be considered for appointment as a Statistician Intermediate. Minimum requirements for Intermediate 

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Health Services Research, Economics, Data Science, Public Health, or a related quantitative field
• Minimum of 1 years of relevant experience conducting quantitative research and statistical analysis
• Experience analyzing large administrative claims databases, such as Medicare, Medicaid, or commercial claims
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex data and analytic projects
• Proficiency in SQL and statistical programming languages such as R, SAS, Stata, or Python to manage and analyze large datasets
• Strong professional, verbal and written communication skills

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.

Work Locations

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. 

This position allows for a hybrid work schedule. The selected candidate will be expected to work on-site 2-3 days per week at the offices in the NCRC building based on business needs. After the initial training period and assessment, this may be reduced.

Underfill Statement

This position may be filled at the senior or intermediate level, depending on qualifications. Applicants who do not meet all qualifications for the senior classification but demonstrate strong potential and relevant experience will be considered for appointment at the Statistician Intermediate level.

Background Screening

The selected candidate must have legal authorization to work in the United States. The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

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 any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.