Research Assistant Professor

Research Assistant Professor University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, United States 1 day ago

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Ann Arbor, MICHIGAN Details

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Posted:

12-May-26

Location:

Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Academic/Faculty

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277433 Application requirements Applications are due by May 15, 2026, and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. A subset of applicants will be invited to conduct a Zoom interview; from that group, a select number will be invited for in-person interviews and a job talk. In-person interviews are planned to be completed by the end of April 2025. Applicants should send the following materials: 1) Curriculum vitae: this should include information on the applicant's education and training, publications, funding, presentations at conferences, teaching and mentoring activities, media coverage, and service activities (e.g., local or national committee work, serving as a peer reviewer for journals). 2) Cover letter (2 page maximum, single-spaced, 12-point font). The cover letter should include information on: The reasons for the applicant's interest in joining the CHEAR Center The applicant's research focus to date and planned research agenda as a faculty member The applicant's plans for pursuing independent funding in their first 2-3 years as a faculty member. Application materials and questions should be directed to Kao-Ping Chua, MD, PhD, Director of the CHEAR Center, at chuakmed.umich . The Susan B. Meister Child Health Evaluation and Research (CHEAR) Center in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Michigan Medical School is seeking applications for a full-time, research-focused faculty position at the Research Assistant Professor level. The planned activities for this position relate to ing econometric, biostatistical, and epidemiological methods to study issues surrounding maternal and child health, insurance coverage, and Medicaid policy. The applicant will lead grant applications, author peer-reviewed publications, and present at national meetings. The applicant will play an active role in teaching and mentoring CHEAR fellows as well as other students and trainees. The CHEAR Center is one of the largest centers in the U.S. that focuses on pediatric health services and health outcomes research. Our team includes general pediatricians, pediatric subspecialists, economists, epidemiologists, and research scientists. Areas of expertise include but are not limited to the care of children with chronic conditions, pediatric health care utilization and spending, immunizations, Medicaid policy, and health equity. Key strengths of the CHEAR Center include an interdisciplinary and collaborative environment, national reputation, strong administrative support, excellent research staff, longstanding relationships with the State of Michigan, and access to a broad range of administrative databases. Moreover, the CHEAR Center has access to the resources of the Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, which unites 830 faculty across the University of Michigan who conduct health services research. The CHEAR Center and the University of Michigan are located in Ann Arbor, which is consistently rated as one of the best places to live in the U.S. by media outlets. Position Overview

Appointment:

Full-time position at Research Assistant Professor level.

Effort Distribution:

100% protected time for research and scholarly activity for 2 years

Sponsorship:

sponsorship is not available for this position.

Qualifications:

Doctoral training in health policy or related field Interdisciplinary methodological expertise in econometrics, biostatistics, and epidemiology Content expertise in the effects of Medicaid policy and insurance coverage changes on maternal and child health Demonstrated interest or experience in pediatric health services or outcomes research Strong potential for developing an independent research portfolio The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer. Create a Job Match for Similar Jobs About University of Michigan - Ann Arbor A great university is made so by its faculty and staff, and Michigan is recognized as one of the best universities to work for in the country. The Michigan culture is known for engaging faculty and staff in all facets of the university to create a workplace that is vibrant and stimulating.

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