Job Description

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and must be included as the first page of your resume document. The cover letter must address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position. You are required to apply online via careers.umich.edu. Although the posting end date may indicate otherwise, this job may be filled and closed at any time after the posting duration of seven calendar days.

Job Summary

A productive physician-scientist in the Department of Internal Medicine Division of General Medicine seeks a full-time Research Area Specialist to join an exciting and growing research team including physicians, biostatisticians, sociologists, and other health services researchers. This position offers a flexible work schedule and the ability to work a hybrid schedule or fully remote with occasional on-site in-person meetings. Our office is located at the North Campus Research Complex (NCRC) in Ann Arbor, MI. In-person responsibilities will largely consist of coordination of in-person recruitment and training of staff during the start of trials, but will otherwise be remote.

The research studies that we will focus includes collaborators who are engaged in innovative health services research to help design ways to mitigate stigma and increase access to evidence-based treatments for individuals with substance use disorders and chronic pain.  The selected candidate will support the physician-scientist and other project managers in preparing grants, conducting research projects, and coordinating core activities funded under this program. The funded projects currently range from developing mobile interventions to increase engagement amongst families and caregivers of those affected by opioid use disorder, large database observational studies comparing the effectiveness of different treatments, and implementation and evaluation of collaborative care models for high quality pain and addiction treatment.  This position would be ideal for someone seeking to grow in a managerial capacity and also gain independence in a variety of health services research methods.  The physician-scientist lead and collaborators are very committed to mentorship and growth. 

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?

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Work Schedule

40 hours/week, Monday- Friday, Days

Work Locations

Ann Arbor Campus (NCRC) & Remote

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.

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.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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