Research Associate-Fixed Term

Position Summary

As a Research Associate in the NIH-funded MIRACLE Center of Excellence and the Maternal Health Equity Lab in the College of Human Medicine at Michigan State University, you will be working directly with Dr. Meghea and the Lab’s team to address the large disparities in maternal and infant health morbidity and mortality. Our mission also includes training the next generation of researchers focused on this critical public health issue. MIRACLE is a part of the NIH Implementing a Maternal health and Pregnancy Outcomes Vision for Everyone (IMPROVE) initiative as one of ten NIH Maternal Health Research Centers of Excellence nationwide. Our Lab program of research is considered “engaged scholarship” and we use the tools of science to partner with communities, health systems, providers, health policymakers and, most importantly, underserved birthing persons to create new knowledge that drives innovation in “real world” settings to improve health and health care. Dr. Meghea leads both the Center and the Lab. The position is in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology at Michigan State University, the OBGYN department with the most NIH funding in the US.

This is an academic position, allowing for the possibility of transitioning into a faculty position (e.g. Assistant Professor). The Center and related projects are implementing and evaluating multilevel, community-centered, interventions to reduce the large disparities in maternal morbidity and mortality. The Center’s projects include pragmatic trials, randomized trials, and implementation research.

You will work closely with senior, mid-career, and early career faculty, academic and non-academic staff, graduate, medical, and undergraduate students from a variety of disciplines, as well as with community and health partners. As such, the ability to work both independently and as part of a team is essential.

In this position, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with a world class team of academic, community, and clinical researchers.

Applicants are encouraged to learn more about the MIRACLE Center and the Maternal Health Equity Lab.

• Assisting with MIRACLE Center and Lab specific tasks including:
  • Collaborating with PIs and Co-Is on study decisions
  • Assist with designing and conducting research studies
  • Completing study-specific tasks
  • Maintaining study regulatory approvals
  • Maintaining study documents
  • Working with staff to complete regulatory reporting requirements
  • Data analyses, interpretation, and visualization for manuscripts and grants
  • Provide mentorship for graduate and undergraduate students
• Assisting with and co-authoring research manuscripts and with writing and submitting large-scale clinical trial grant proposals
• Other responsibilities as assigned by Dr. Meghea and the Executive Director of the Maternal Health Equity Lab.

Requirements include the ability to work independently, prior experience as first author of research articles. Experience writing grant proposals is an advantage.

The duration of the position is up to 3 years, contingent upon satisfactory yearly progress.  The position is based in the College of Human Medicine in East Lansing, in a vibrant and growing research group dedicated to community-partnered research for under-served populations in limited resources settings.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -Maternal and child health, public health

Minimum Requirements

• Doctoral degree (e.g. PhD, ScD, DrPH) in maternal and child health, public health, or a related field
• Strong academic writing skills
• Have multiple peer-reviewed journal articles published or in press, including first-author article/s

Desired Qualifications

• Subject matter knowledge in maternal and child health, women’s health, health services research, or a related field
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to guide and manage a team, ability to work in a team as well as independently.
• Attention to detail
• Ability to interact and connect with diverse partners and populations
• Knowledge and experience in advanced statistics and software-based statistical analysis of data
• Experience working with large datasets including medical claims,
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills

Required Application Materials

• Resume/CV
• Three (3) reference names and contacts
• Cover Letter describing your research interests and career goals
• Writing sample

Review of Applications Begins On

06/24/2024

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Website

obgyn.msu.edu

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.