Michigan State University · 3 months ago
Research Associate-Fixed Term
Flint, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior LevelMichigan State University is a leading research institution that is committed to improving health outcomes for children through its Pediatric Public Health Initiative. The Post-Doctoral Research Associate will contribute to research efforts focused on maternal and infant health, including grant proposal development, data analysis, and publication preparation.
EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Collecting and assessing data from a variety of sources, including vital records, Medicaid, and other relevant datasets
Conducting extensive independent statistical and spatial analyses to support research objectives
Drafting grant proposals and contributing to the development of new research proposals
Communicating research findings to public and professional audiences through oral presentations, peer-reviewed publications, white papers, and technical reports
Qualification
Required
PhD in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, economics, health policy and public policy, pediatrics, child development, maternal and infant health, or related discipline
Strong background in research methods, with demonstrated experience in population level data
Advanced skills in statistical analysis including difference-in-difference analysis
Excellent writing skills, with a track record of peer-reviewed publications
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team
Cover Letter
CV
Publications or writing samples (1-2)
Name and contact information for three professional references
Preferred
Subject matter knowledge in maternal and infant health and/or cash transfer programs
Advanced knowledge in statistical methods (e.g., multilevel modeling, structural equation modeling)
Independently funded through an extramural training award that is closely aligned with either maternal/child health or health disparities
Familiarity with community-partnered research approaches
Company
Michigan State University
Michigan State University has been working to advance the common good in uncommon ways for more than 150 years.
Founded in 1855
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$118.22MKey Investors
Carnegie Corporation of New YorkUS Department of EnergyDenso
2025-09-23Grant· $0.9M
2025-03-27Grant· $48.5M
2024-10-30Grant
Leadership Team
Raymond Boeman
Director, IACMI Scale-up Research Facility and Vehicle Technology Area
Stephanie Vasko
Senior Research and Innovation Consultant, MSU College of Arts and Letters
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