Professional Aide

This is a temporary or an on-call position. Provides professional support. Responsibilities may include general business, science, medical, agricultural or other professional support functions. Term: Temps can work two (2) nine (9) month terms with a week break in service in between and at the end of the second term terminate for three (3) months or switch to an on-call. On-Call allowed to work 1039 hours in any twelve (12) month period.

The Professional Aide will work directly with Dr. Ban Al-Sahab and contribute to research related to prenatal cannabis use using data from Michigan-based cohorts and national databases. The position will involve leading and managing multiple projects simultaneously. It will require conducting complex statistical analyses in R Studio, performing literature reviews, writing and preparing scientific papers for publication, providing mentorship to undergraduate and medical students on research projects, providing administrative support as needed, and presenting research at academic conferences.

The successful applicant will have a minimum of a Master's degree and 2-3 years of research experience in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, or a health related field. Preference will be given to applicants with a record of peer-reviewed journal publications. Applicant is expected to demonstrate advanced statistical skills in R Studio or a comparable software.

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.

Applicants should submit a CV and a cover letter describing background, research skills, and long-term goals.

ON-CALL

www.chmfamilymedicine.msu.edu

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.

Advertised: May 26, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: May 28, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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