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University of Michigan Clinical & Translational Science Fellow - Term Limited in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Clinical & Translational Science Fellow - Term Limited
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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
The Michigan Institute for Clinical & Health Research (MICHR) is the home of the University of Michigan's Clinical and Translational Science Award from the National Institutes of Health. MICHR is part of a national, collaborative consortium that is focused on bringing more treatments to all people more quickly by advancing clinical and translational science (CTS). The field of CTS aims to build an evidence base of scientific and operational approaches that improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and impact of translational research across a range of diseases and conditions. MICHR has the unique charge of examining the translational research ecosystem at a systems level to determine where common pitfalls exist; develop novel solutions to these challenges; demonstrate their effectiveness; and disseminate improvements widely. MICHR is a dynamic organization that serves as a hub of innovation and experimentation to advance research in the science of translation and accelerate the realization of interventions that improve human health.
MICHR is seeking a Clinical & Translational Science Fellow to advance translational research priorities across our organization. The NIH National Center for Advancing Translational Science recognizes that rigorous translational science studies are essential to the advancement of health research overall. This position will design, implement, and disseminate the results of research studies that test translational interventions, trainings, tools, and resources, with the goal of understanding and enhancing the translational processes that advance behavioral research. MICHR is leading the way in advancing translational science and is seeking candidates eager to bring a creative and experimental mindset to this effort.
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.
Responsibilities*
Year 1
Develop and lead or co-lead at least one educational offering through MICHR to address gaps identified in behavioral research training.
In collaboration with regulatory compliance units on campus, identify evidence-based solutions to bolster regulatory compliance for behavioral research studies across campus and develop a project plan for testing at least one intervention.
Perform BRISP consults to advise researchers in behavioral research methods. Identify metrics of success for the BRISP consult program. Develop communication and advertising plan, evaluation plan, and perform consults.
First author at least one manuscript for peer-review focused on a topic relevant to clinical and translational science as it relates to behavioral research.
Submit at least one conference abstract focused on a topic relevant to clinical and translational science as it relates to behavioral research to a meeting aligned with the CTSA program (e.g., Association for Clinical and Translational Science annual conference).
Year 2
Develop, design, and conduct at least one study that rigorously evaluates the impact of a clinical and translational science intervention on behavioral research.
In collaboration with regulatory compliance units on campus, implement project plan created in year 1 to test an intervention to bolster regulatory compliance for behavioral research studies across campus.
Provide at least BRISP 12 consults in behavioral research methods. If demand for consults is low, re-evaluate need, potentially iterate the service, or identify new strategies for advertising (or sunset).
First author at least one manuscript for peer-review focused on a topic relevant to clinical and translational science as it relates to behavioral research.
Submit at least one conference abstract focused on a topic relevant to clinical and translational science as it relates to behavioral research to a meeting aligned with the CTSA program (e.g., Association for Clinical and Translational Science annual conference).
Required Qualifications*
Master's degree in health or social sciences.
A minimum of five years of relevant experience.
Training in quantitative, qualitative, and/or mixed-methods research.
Experience designing and executing research projects, including developing a research question and approach, designing data collection, analyzing the data, and disseminating the results.
Experience in grant writing and submissions.
Experience working on collaborative, health research projects in any leadership capacity.
Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously.
Willingness to work consistently on long-term projects involving intervention delivery and to meet deadlines.
Desired Qualifications*
PhD in health or social sciences.
Experience as a healthcare clinician.
Experience with behavioral research.
Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) certification to facilitate an understanding of research and its applications to improve quality and equity in health research and care systems.
Experience in providing training and/or education in research design and methods to research team members, doctoral students, and clinicians.
Data management, data visualization, and statistical and/or qualitative software experience.
Familiarity with health research in general and/or clinical and translational science specifically.
Familiarity with the design, implementation, and outcomes of clinical and translational research.
Extensive experience disseminating the results of research studies to diverse and distributed audiences.
Work Schedule
Day Shift
This is a two-year term-limited position .
Work Locations
North Campus Research Complex, Ann Arbor, MI
Note: this position is hybrid, with occasional travel to Ann Arbor, MI 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 thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .
Additional Information
Term-limited Position
This is a 2-year term-limited position. At the end of the stated term, your appointment will terminate and will not be eligible for Reduction-in-Force (RIF) benefits. This term-limited appointment does not create a contract or guarantee of employment for any period of time as you will remain subject to disciplinary or other performance measures, up to and including termination, at the will of the University in accordance with existing University policy and standards for employee performance and conduct.
MICHR DEIA Statement:
MICHR is firmly committed to advancing Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and belonging which are core values at MICHR and the Office of Research. Our community supports recruiting and cultivating a diverse workforce, as it reflects our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan and beyond. We strive to create a work culture where every team member feels respected, valued, and safe.
Under FLSA, this is the exempt job classification for this title. Incumbents in this position must meet the full criteria for exempt status: salary level, salary basis, and duties tests.
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.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
256029
Working Title
Clinical & Translational Science Fellow - Term Limited
Job Title
Research Area Specialist Sr
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Hybrid
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
Medical School
Department
MM MICHR - Operations
Posting Begin/End Date
10/22/2024 - 11/12/2024
Career Interest
Research
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