Job Description

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

An exceptional opportunity is available for a highly motivated and experienced Lead Research Area Specialist with the onWHARD (Women?s Health And Reproductive Disparities Collaborative) team within Obstetrics and Gynecology Department for multiple ongoing and past projects.

As the Research Area Specialist Lead, you will play a pivotal role in managing large and complex research projects, with a primary focus on qualitative research, design and methodology, and writing. This position involves comprehensive project management, team leadership, and collaborative efforts with other researchers, while also involving writing responsibilities.

Possessing strong research, writing, and editing skills, the Research Area Specialist Lead must demonstrate curiosity, flexibility, and the ability to deeply engage with new projects and content frequently. They will be an expert in the area and oversee financial planning and strategy for work independently to produce well-organized presentations and/or lead development of survey instruments, ensuring adherence to ethical research principles and journal guidelines. Additionally, the Research Area Specialist will be adept at collaborating with diverse groups across multiple research and programmatic domains. They will develop an understanding of research area priorities, support conduct of research, writing, and analyze and interpret data in both qualitative and quantitative areas. Demonstrated experience and/or interest in women's health research, heavy menstrual bleeding and fibroid research, health equity research, & research on minority and underrepresented populations is highly desired.

The lead position is primarily focused on qualitative research expertise, writing, team and project leadership, data analysis, and data dissemination. This role also includes the potential to lead specific projects within their area of expertise and involves some functional oversight of other qualitative researchers and staff involved in day-to-day operations.

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?

Responsibilities*

Project Management:

Qualitative Research Design and Methodology:

Data Collection, Coding, and Analysis:

Team Leadership and Collaboration:

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication:

Grant Writing, Data Dissemination, and Manuscript Development:

Innovation and Strategy:

Required Qualifications*

Desired Qualifications*

Work Locations

University Hospital South, Ann Arbor, MI

Note: this position is hybrid, with 2-3 days onsite work in Ann Arbor, MI *required* as well as support for some community-based work and dissemination events throughout Michigan when required. 

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 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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