Research Area Specialist Inter- TERM LIMITED

Michigan Medicine; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Medicine is seeking a Research Area Specialist Intermediate Term-Limited for the Mixed Methods Program (MMP) in Ann Arbor, MI. The role focuses on grant-funded projects, training workshops, and methodological consultations, with strong bilingual Spanish-English qualifications and a passion for learning mixed methods.

You will work with MMP leadership to support design, data collection and analysis, translation of study materials, and dissemination of findings.

Qualifications

• Advanced professional fluency in written and spoken Spanish and English.
• Graduate degree in a health-related field (nursing, social work, medicine, public health, etc.).
• Minimum of 1 year of experience on qualitative or mixed methods studies/projects.
• Field experience collecting and analyzing qualitative data, including interviews.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of grants and projects, including study design, data collection and analysis, and manuscript preparation.
• Translate and back-translate study materials between Spanish and English with linguistic accuracy.
• Collect and analyze data reported in Spanish.
• Support training activities, workshops, and consultations.
• Gather literature relevant to study design and content area.
• Summarize and present findings in written, tabular, and visual formats.
• Attend and contribute to meetings.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish-English

Qualitative research

Mixed methods

Research coordination

Grant support

Education

Graduate degree in health-related field

Tools

Qualitative analysis software

Job description

Job Summary

The Department of Family Medicine is seeking candidates for a Research Area Specialist Intermediate Term-Limited position in the Mixed Methods Program (MMP). The Research Area Specialist Intermediate will work with MMP leadership, faculty, and staff on grant-funded projects and core MMP programs, including MMP training workshops, seminars, and methodological consultations. For this position, we seek candidates who are bilingual in Spanish and English and with strong qualitative research background with a genuine desire to learn mixed methods. The MMP leadership is committed to actively mentoring and training the Research Area Specialist in quantitative methods, qualitative methods, mixed methods, and mixed methods pedagogy. The MMP leadership will also support the analysts professional development and networking with other mixed methods scientists and research analysts.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of research grants and projects, including but not limited to mixed methods and qualitative study design, human subjects activities, qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis, mixed methods integration, regulatory reporting, manuscript preparation and submission, dissemination of findings, and grant writing
• Support high quality, linguistically accurate and culturally informed translation and back-translation of study materials in Spanish and English, respectively (eg interview guides, surveys)
• Collect and analyze data reported in Spanish (eg, surveys, interviews)
• With mentorship of MMP faculty members, support all MMP training and educational activities, including in-person and online workshops, works-in-progress seminars, and one-on-one consultations for learners across disciplines and stages of training; this may include administrative activities such as scheduling, disseminating program announcements, preparing reports, as needed.
• Gather and synthesize literature relevant to study design and content area
• Summarize, interpret, and present findings in written, tabular, and visual formats for reports, manuscripts, and presentations
• Attend and contribute to group and on-on-one meetings

Required Qualifications

• Advanced professional fluency in written and spoken Spanish and English
• Graduate degree in a health-related field and content, including but not limited to nursing, social work, medicine, public health, medical anthropology, epidemiology, health promotion, health behavior, or health education
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a team member on qualitative or mixed methods studies/project
• Field experience with collecting and analyzing qualitative data from study participants via qualitative methods, including one-on-one interviews
• Strong commitment to gaining mixed methods skills under guidance of MMP team
• Consistently demonstrates professional behavior and team-focused skills and attitude

Desired Qualifications

• Certification as a bilingual Spanish-English interpreter
• Prior human subjects training
• Basic understanding, experience, or formal didactic training in biostatistics
• Formal mixed methods training (workshop, certificate program, mentorship)
• Experience with qualitative analysis software, including data management and analysis (e.g., MaxQDA, NVivo, Dedoose)

Modes of Work

This position will be hybrid. While the majority of work can be conducted remotely, occasional in-person meetings or workshops will be required. 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.

Additional Information

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic employee with a commitment to contributing to a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all members of our community. This is a one-year term-limited position with the possibility of extension based upon need and funding. 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.

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.

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The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.