University of Michigan · 1 day ago
Research Computer Specialist
Ann Arbor, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$69K/yr - $79K/yr
2+ years expThe University of Michigan is seeking a Research Computer Specialist to join the Michigan Public Health Integrated Center for Outbreak Analytics and Modeling (MICOM). The role involves utilizing data and analytics to support public health decision-making during emergencies, with responsibilities including coding, data analysis, and project management within a multi-disciplinary team.
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Responsibilities
Write programs in R and/or Python for data preparation, standard analysis file creation, statistical analysis and/or modeling, and data visualization/reporting, including programs requiring complex combination of data from multiple sources
Participate in the reporting of results by developing reports and contributing to manuscripts, as well as presenting project results internally and externally
Debug and document code and datasets. Devise and carry out detailed testing plans to verify the proper operation of the systems and to validate the resulting datasets
Mentor entry-level staff and students and provide guidance on workload priorities and troubleshooting coding issues. Provide regular review of analytical problems. Work closely with MICOM team leadership and project coordinator(s) to ensure that teams are on schedule
Participate in submission of reporting to funding agencies, as necessary
Qualification
Required
Master's in data science, computer science, public health, statistics, epidemiology, or other related field
2-3 years of demonstrated experience using R or Python for data processing and/or statistical analysis
Experience working in a team environment with collaborators or external partners
Experience leading data analysis projects
Demonstrated ability to convey information across various mediums
Experience with transmission modeling, advanced statistical methods, data pipeline development, and/or app development (e.g. Shiny apps)
Preferred
Experience in the field of infectious diseases epidemiology
Experience working with state, territorial, local, or tribal public health departments
Company
University of Michigan
The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving, and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.
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Funding
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