How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume/CV. 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 Department of Epidemiology at the University of Michigan, School of Public Health is seeking a candidate to support research on environmental determinants of infectious diseases (dengue, Valley fever).
The successful candidate will split their time working with Drs. Joseph Eisenberg and Jennifer Head, who each lead research groups focused on understanding the transmission of infectious diseases within a changing environment. For Dr. Eisenberg, they will be responsible for spatial analysis of dengue and mosquito abundance data and a social network analysis of individual-level regional travel patterns. For Dr. Head, they will be responsible for the management and analysis of research related to population immunity to Valley fever and climate-driven changes in Valley fever within Western US States.
There may be opportunities to travel domestically for field data collection with a maximum of three trips per year. The successful candidate will actively participate in research group meetings, generate and pre-register analytic plans, prepare datasets for analysis, conduct data analysis, and prepare reports including data tables and visualizations. They will contribute to the interpretation of results and preparation of manuscripts as first and co-author.
Responsibilities*
- Data management: Manages the organization, documentation, merging, cleaning, and storage of complex harmonized population datasets. Creates final analytic datasets.
- Data analysis: Designs and executes complex data analyses. Pre-register analytic plans and interpret results, including creation of data tables, visualizations, and reports for presentation to the study team leadership.
- Manuscript: Contributes to the writing of scientific manuscripts as co-author.
- Support an interdisciplinary research team: Participate in research group meetings, including providing feedback to colleagues on their analytic plans, interim findings, data visualizations, and dissemination materials.
- Other research-related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications*
MS or MPH in Epidemiology, Environmental Health Sciences, or a related field. At least 1 year of experience in data curation and analysis using complex survey data. Excellent skills in data management and analysis, data visualization, and written scientific communication. Proficiency in using R to develop generalized linear models and conduct geospatial analyses; Proficiency in REDCap; experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
Work Locations
This position allows for a remote work schedule.
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.
This position allows for a remote work schedule.
Additional Information
This is a term-limited appointment that will end one year from the start date of the appointment, with the potential for an extension depending upon available funding and performance.
Michigan Public Health is seeking a dynamic staff member with a commitment to contributing to a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all members of our community.
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 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.
