Research Area Specialist Associate

Location: Ann Arbor, MI

About CHEAR:
The Susan B. Meister Child Health Evaluation and Research (CHEAR) Center is one of the oldest and largest pediatric health services and outcomes research centers in the U.S. Our mission is to advance the health and well-being of all children, adolescents, and families through research and education.

About the Role:
The Susan B. Meister Child Health Evaluation and Research Center in the Department of Pediatrics is seeking a full-time Research Area Specialist Associate to support the research programs of Drs. Sarah Reeves and Erin Carlton. This position will contribute to projects focused on improving the health of individuals living with sickle cell disease and improving long-term outcomes after pediatric critical illness.

The Research Area Specialist will provide essential support across multiple research activities, including literature reviews, manuscript and grant preparation, survey administration, data management, and project coordination. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, dependable, and proactive, with the ability to anticipate project needs, manage multiple priorities, and help move research projects efficiently from development through dissemination.

This position is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in building a career in clinical, health services, or health policy research, as well as recent graduates seeking additional research experience before pursuing advanced training.

Responsibilities*
- Conduct literature reviews, evidence syntheses, and environmental scans to support research projects, manuscripts, and grant applications
- Assist with editing, formatting, submission, and tracking of manuscripts, reports, abstracts, presentations, and grant applications
- Coordinate research activities, regulatory documentation, project tracking, and communication with collaborators
- Provide administrative and project support, including managing deadlines, gathering required documentation, and other duties as assigned by Principal Investigators
- Support survey development, programming, testing, deployment, and management using REDCap, Qualtrics, or similar platforms
- Assist with data collection, data management, quality assurance activities, and basic data analyses

Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree in biological, social, public health, medical, or related sciences and relevant research experience
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, proactively follow up on tasks, and drive projects through to completion
- Strong organizational, project management, and record-keeping skills
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
- Ability to prioritize competing responsibilities and effectively manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and safeguard sensitive research and participant information
- Basic knowledge of medical terminology
- Proficiency in conducting literature reviews using PubMed and other scientific databases
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and reference management software such as EndNote
- Ability to collaborate effectively with investigators, clinicians, and research staff in a multidisciplinary environment

Desired Qualifications*
-Master's degree in public health or equivalent work experience
- Prior research or internship experience in health, health care, health policy, or health services research
- Experience conducting literature reviews and evidence synthesis in health-related fields
- Experience preparing, formatting, and submitting manuscripts to peer-reviewed journals
- Practical experience or knowledge of EPIC / MiChart system
- Experience supporting grant proposal development and submission
- Experience with REDCap and/or Qualtrics
- Experience with SAS, Stata, R, or other statistical software
- Understanding of HIPAA regulations and requirements regarding protected health information (PHI)
- Experience using AI-enabled tools to support research workflows, literature review, data analysis, or scientific writing

How to Apply:
https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/280854/research-area-specialist-as…