The Departments of Neurology and Emergency Medicine at The University of Michigan Medical School have an outstanding opportunity for an epidemiologist to join our thriving Stroke Division. The position is at the level of Research Team Scientist in the non-tenure seeking Research Track or Post-doctoral Fellow.
The successful applicant will hold a PhD in Epidemiology and possess a very strong quantitative and methodological background. The Stroke Division has multiple NIH R01s in epidemiology and health services research. The focus of our research includes health equity, the association of sleep disordered breathing and stroke, end-of-life decision making, bilingualism, brain health, and delivery of acute stroke therapies. We have substantial collaborations with the University of Michigan School of Public Health and other units on campus. The successful applicant will be aligned with multiple Stroke Neurology and Emergency Medicine faculty to form a mentorship team and collaborate in a way that leverages the junior faculty or post-doctoral fellow’s expertise while supporting their efforts to gain specialized training and emerge competitive for independent grant funding. The Stroke Neurology faculty are expert mentors with a successful track record of helping junior faculty and post-doctoral fellows succeed.
Absolute Requirements for Applicants:
- PhD in Epidemiology, not in a related field
- Strong quantitative and methodological skills
- Prior publication record
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Strong commitment to working with a team of investigators
- Eligible to work in the U.S.A
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous research work in stroke or health equity
- Prior grant writing experience
- Experience in mixed methods or qualitative research
- Experience in geographic data visualization (GIS or similar)
- Success securing grant funding
- Ability/experience mentoring, teaching, or collaborating with students, residents, fellows and junior faculty
Responsibilities:
- Provide epidemiologic expertise for on-going and new research studies of the Stroke Program
- Gain additional expertise in methods or topical areas that compliment their doctoral training
- Develop career vision and independent grant funding
- Participate in educational, mentoring, or collaborative activities for students, residents, fellows and junior faculty
- Participate in efforts to build interdisiciplanry collaborations between Neurology, Emergency Medicine (Medical School) and other units on campus including Epidemiology (School of Public Health)
Ann Arbor, MI is a family-friendly city well known for its cultural offerings. Ann Arbor is home to the University of Michigan/Michigan Medicine, a leading clinical and research medical facility. It has been ranked highly as a preferred city because of its sporting, music, and active cultural life and welcoming natural setting. The Departments of Neurology and Emergency medicine are highly ranked academic departments with internationally renowned faculty.
To apply, interested applicants should send a cover letter and CV via email to amckeigh@umich.edu
Michigan Medicine seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan and to maintain the excellence of the University. We welcome applications from anyone who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching, and clinical mission, including women, members of minority groups, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. The University of Michigan as a whole, is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons and will not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status. The University of Michigan is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
