Research Assistant- Ann Arbor, MI
Organization: The Adar Group at the University of Michigan
Job Title: Research Assistant
Location: Ann Arbor, MA
Hours and Compensation: full time or part time, paid
Application Deadline: ASAP, looking to hire immediately
Posted on: April 18
Organization Overview
The Adar group conducts environmental epidemiology and exposure science research with a focus on the cardiovascular and respiratory health effects of airborne pollutants and motor vehicles. They utilize a wide range of scientific study designs and exposure assessment techniques to estimate associations between environmental pollution and disease.
Description
The Adar group (research.sph.umich.edu/group) is looking for a bright and driven research analyst to assist in funded research projects on air pollution exposures and health. The primary project for this position will be an assessment of clean air technologies and fuels to limit childhood exposures to diesel exhaust on school buses and improve respiratory health. Other projects include studies of residential air pollution and roadway noise on cardiovascular and respiratory disease in older US adults. As part of the larger UM research community, the research analyst would have the opportunity to engage with other researchers, analysts, students, and faculty members.
Responsibilities
The main duties of this position will be to conduct and report statistical analysis for environmental health/epidemiology research. Preparation of descriptive statistics, multivariate regressions, and mixed modeling will be performed in SAS and/or R in support of manuscripts and grant proposals.
The research analyst will also assist in the preparation of written manuscripts, grant proposals, and reports. This may include creating tables and figures, writing methods and results sections, and managing citations using EndNote.
The position will also include some data management (merging and appending new data, cleaning and recoding data, creating derived variables) to create analytic datasets. Use of ArcGIS to manage and manipulate geographic data also desirable.
The research analyst will be expected to participate in work-in-progress meetings, attend relevant seminars, and work corroboratively with others.
Responsibilities may also include some assistance in the routine management of funded research projects including the preparation of protocols, updating of websites, etc.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications*
Bachelor’s degree, proficiency in SAS and R statistical packages along with a strong work ethic, professional attitude, and good communication skills.
Desired Qualifications*
Masters or doctorate degree in epidemiology, environmental health, biostatistics, or a related field. Experience with linear and logistic regression models, mixed models, and preparing results for scientific publication. Familiarity with or willingness to learn ArcGIS also a plus.
How to Apply:
apply online here!
or visit the adar group web page for more info
