Research Area Specialist Assoc

Job Summary

The University of Michigan is seeking candidates for a Research Area Associate in the Population Studies Center (PSC) in the Institute for Social Research. The position will collaborate closely with a research team on projects in the fields of health economics and applied econometrics.

Responsibilities

• Support specialized projects central to the larger research projects within a team environment.
• Analyze data, interpret results, design supplementary analyses, suggest improvements, identify problems, and recommend solutions.
• Identify and apply for data, develop, and submit IRB applications, and hire and train research assistants.
• Communicate and manage projects with co-authors, researchers in other departments, data providers, and external entities.
• Draft and edit manuscripts, grant applications, and presentations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in economics or a related field and 1 to 3 years of related experience.
• Prior experience with data analysis and data analysis software.
• Highly detail-oriented and competent at following directions.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree in economics or related field.
• Prior experience in health economics or public finance.
• Programming experience, particularly in working with large datasets in software such as Stata, SAS, R, or Matlab.

Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

Application Instructions

To be considered for the position, you will need to provide all elements of the following as a single document with your application:

• A current cover letter describing your interest in the position, start and end dates during which you would be available, familiarity with programming languages, and prior experience.
• A previous experience that involved working in a team environment.
• Names, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers of 3 references (letters not required).
• A Current CV: All relevant undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial is fine), a written list of classes currently in-progress and taken in the past that are in economics, mathematics, or statistics, and an original research paper (if available) or writing sample.

To ensure we receive your full application, please also email Professor Kowalski [email protected] and current research assistant Griffin Shufeldt [email protected] a single PDF document named 'Lastname_Firstname' containing the materials.

First-Round Interview

The first-round interview consists of a data task exemplary of the work conducted by research assistants on our team.

Work Modes and Schedule

• 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.
• Shift: Days, Monday - Friday 9am-6pm with an hour for lunch.

Additional Information

• The salary range is $56,000 to $63,000 A higher salary may be possible for well-qualified candidates based on education and experience.
• Up to six candidates may be hired for this position.
• This is a 12-month term-limited position with the possibility of renewal based upon availability of work, funding, and performance. Strong preference will be given to applicants who have availability to work the two years of the term limit assignment.
• Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Background Screening

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 are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

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.