Research Area Specialist Lead Apply Now **How to Apply** 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** An exceptional opportunity is available for a highly motivated and experienced Lead Research Area Specialist within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. As the Research Area Specialist Lead, you will play a pivotal role in managing large and complex research projects, with a primary focus on clinical and translational research (including longitudinal observational studies and clinical trials), design and methodology, and writing. This position involves comprehensive project management and collaborative efforts with other researchers, while also involving writing responsibilities. The lead position is primarily focused on research expertise, team and project leadership, data analysis, scientific writing, data presentation and dissemination. This role also includes the potential to lead specific projects within their area of expertise and involves some functional oversight of other researchers and staff involved in day-to-day operations. **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. **Why Join Michigan Medicine?** Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good. **What Benefits can you Look Forward to?** + Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day + 2:1 Match on retirement savings **Responsibilities*** Project Management: + Manage large and complex research projects, ensuring timely and successful completion. Manage timelines and deliverables for research. + Identifying potential challenges and mitigating risks associated with research. + Assign tasks to team members and supervise their progress. + Independently formulate research methods, suggest options for improving quality, and recommend and implement solutions. + Independently draft research protocols, consent forms, proposals, annual reports, brochures, and manuals of operation. + Guide and support research coordinator to ensure compliance with IRB-required activities, including human subject applications, amendments, and annual reviews/progress reports. Research Design and Methodology: + Independently develop and document comprehensive research plans, including participant recruitment and retention strategies, and data collection protocols. + Review and select appropriate research methods based on research objectives.Must have extensive experience in clinical research. + Ensure ethical considerations are integrated throughout the research process. Stakeholder Engagement and Communication: + Develop well-organized presentations and communications that distill complex scientific themes into compelling and appropriate language for various audiences. + Assist in preparing summary statements of key research for lay audiences and the press. Grant Writing, Data Dissemination, and Manuscript Development: + Perform extensive literature searches to evaluate the current state of knowledge and identify research gaps. + Independently handle writing sections of grant, review funding, support preparation, etc. + Collaborate with faculty, learners, community members, and staff to develop manuscripts on ongoing projects for submission to peer-reviewed journals. + Lead, Author/co-author publications; draft sections of a manuscript, including the abstract, introduction, methods, results, discussion, and references, and ensure they cohesively tell a supported story.Follow and complete online submission protocols/requirements. + Assist with poster and slide preparation for talks and co-present with the Principal Investigator at meetings and conferences for data dissemination of projects. + Support project related expenses and independently oversee manuscript related budget/costs, track submission deadlines and proactively support drafting abstracts. Innovation and Strategy: + Investigate, modify, and apply new procedures, techniques, or applications of technology to integrate new findings in the field of study. **Required Qualifications*** + Master's degree in a related scientific/research field + At least two years of professional experience. + Strong SAS experience a must. R experience preferred. + Advanced project management skills + Proficiency in quantitative data analytic skills. + Demonstrated ability analyzing and publishing research findings related to women's health and clinical issues. + Comprehensive knowledge of writing principles, excellent analytical and research skills, strong interpersonal and communication skills, proficiency in qualitative research methods, and familiarity with commercial software for coding and with reference management systems. + Strong writing experience in the areas of clinical and translational research and/or science required. + Demonstrated success in cultivating relationships with research faculty and/or key stakeholders. + Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision and adapt to the needs of the program + Demonstrated ability to work with diverse teams of people in a diplomatic, inclusive, collaborative and effective manner; Ability to effectively lead diverse work groups + Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability, including a willingness to undertake both mundane and high-profile tasks. **Desired Qualifications*** + Knowledge of research methodology, survey research experience, and mixed-methods skills. + Demonstrate excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills + Ability to set priorities, handle multiple assignments and deadlines and display excellent judgment while operating in a flexible and professional manner. + Exceptional attention to detail, analytical, leadership, and decision-making skills. + Experience with data visualization and synthesis; demonstrated high degree of initiative and resourcefulness **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) . **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** 258955 **Working Title** Research Area Specialist Lead **Job Title** Research Area Specialist Lead **Work Location** Ann Arbor Campus Ann Arbor, MI **Modes of Work** Hybrid Mobile/Remote **Full/Part Time** Full-Time **Regular/Temporary** Regular **FLSA Status** Exempt **Organizational Group** Medical School **Department** MM Obstetrics & Gynecology Dpt **Posting Begin/End Date** 3/03/2025 - 3/10/2025 **Career Interest** Research Apply Now