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.
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.
Job Summary
Perform routine research tasks including literature searches, preparation of research dissemination materials (e.g., posters, manuscripts tables, figures, submission formatting), conduct data entry for the projects using REDCap and/or Qualtrics, assisting with survey deployment (e.g., mailings), assisting with formatting of grant proposals, and other tasks for research projects focused on improving cancer care. Students will have the opportunity to attend research planning and team science meetings as their availability permits.
Note: This can be a hybrid position. Tasks can be done from any location, though occasional trips to our office location (North Campus Research Complex Building 16) may be needed.
The research team (https://medresearch.umich.edu/labs-departments/centers/cansort) has several ongoing research projects focused on improving the quality of cancer care. Examples include:
The iCanCare Follow-up Study is a survey study of 2,500 female breast cancer survivors 5-6 years after initial treatment. The goals are to learn about which doctors are taking care of women in survivorship, whether women are receiving guideline-concordant care, and how they discuss their care needs with their doctors and family members. The study is looking for any sociodemographic disparities in the quality/coordination of breast cancer survivorship care and whether primary care provider (PCP) involvement mitigates these disparities.
The SURVIVE-CRC study is focused on improving cancer survivorship care for patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer under the age of 50 (early-onset CRC). It includes using cancer registry data to quantify risk of recurrence, conducting a survey study of 3000 survivors of early-onset CRC and their primary care supporters, interviewing survivors and care supporters, and working with clinical stakeholders to create survivorship care pathways aligned with patients' risk and care needs.
The Transitioning from Active Surveillance to Observation in Prostate Cancer Study examines transitions of men with prostate cancer on active surveillance to observation. The goal of the study is to understand patient and clinician factors that impact whether men continue on active surveillance or not. Specifically, it uses cancer registry and Medicare data to understand patterns of transition and simulate long-term outcomes associated with those patterns, and patient and clinician survey to understand what factors impact their decision-making about transitions.
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
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.
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 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.