App Programmer/Analyst Sr underfill Intermediate - term limited

Job Summary

We are seeking a full-time data scientist to support ongoing clinical research in acute respiratory disease and other critical illness syndromes. You will report directly to the PI and join a team of clinical research physicians, computer scientists, and trainees working on ongoing single- and multi-center clinical research studies and machine-learning research projects in critical care and acute lung diseases. The candidate is expected to work independently as part of the research team, under the direction of the supervisor and in collaboration with other team members. The candidate may also support and work with research trainees.

Responsibilities*

• Perform advanced SQL queries of institutional data warehouses to create analytic datasets derived from various electronic health records (vital signs, laboratory results, medication records, clinical notes, billing codes). Includes developing and performing data cleaning, data validation, and quality control procedures.
• Conceptualize, research, and develop statistical and machine-learning models with significant autonomy for the analysis of healthcare data towards the goal of building algorithms to support clinical care and uncover new insights into human disease.
• Create and maintain documentation of computer programs and models.
• Contribute to research reports for conference presentations, manuscripts, and proposal development.
• Participate in regular multidisciplinary research team meetings (physicians, computer scientists, trainees).

Required Qualifications*

• Completion of a master's degree in computer science, information, bioinformatics, clinical informatics, computer science, or related fields. Alternatively, a bachelor's degree may be considered if the candidate has taken relevant advanced coursework and has relevant previous experience.
• Fluency in SQL for database development and manipulation
• Fluency in Python or R for data management and analysis
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Strong organizational and documentation skills with attention to detail and accuracy

Senior level requirements:

• 5 to 7 years of systems analysis/programming activities related to data management and analysis in a business environment.

Intermediate level requirements:

• 3+ years in systems analysis/programming activities related to data management and analysis in a business environment.

Desired Qualifications*

• Experience working with agentic coding.
• Knowledge of basic and advanced statistical techniques and concepts (probability theory, generalized linear models, statistical hypothesis testing, etc.).
• Familiarity with unstructured data (e.g., text data, imaging).
• Experience working in Linux/Unix environments for research computing.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

Work Schedule

M-F, 9 am to 5 pm, flexible

Work Locations

Michigan Medicine, North Campus Research Complex

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Additional Information
This is a 1-year term-limited appointment. At the end of the stated term, your appointment will terminate, and you will not be eligible for Reduction-in-Force (RIF) benefits. This term-limited appointment does not create a contract or guarantee of employment for any period of time, as you will remain subject to disciplinary or other performance measures, up to and including termination, at the will of the University in accordance with existing University policy and standards for employee performance and conduct.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled at any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

285306

Working Title

App Programmer/Analyst Sr underfill Intermediate - term limited

Job Title

App Programmer/Analyst Sr

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Medical School

Department

MM Int Med-Pulm./Critical Care

Posting Begin/End Date

11/05/2026 - 11/19/2026

Career Interest

Information Technology