Research Area Specialist Sr
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Lead knowledge translation efforts to make disability-related research accessible and actionable for diverse audiences, including patients, families, clinicians, policymakers, and researchers.
Responsibilities
- Translate research into accessible formats using plain language principles
- Develop and adapt comprehensive knowledge translation strategies across CDHW projects
- Manage consultants supporting content creation and production
- Enhance CDHW's brand and manage social media platforms
- Support promotion of in-person and virtual events
- Align departmental communications with PMR and Michigan Medicine strategies
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in public health, health communications, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience developing multi-format knowledge translation products (e.g., infographics, briefs, videos)
- Proven ability to manage consultants and collaborate across teams
- Strong writing and editing skills for diverse platforms
- Proficiency in social media strategy and trends
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in public health, health communications, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted, including relevant undergraduate and graduate student work experience
- 5+ years experience in patient education, implementation science, or communications
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with disability justice and patient education practices
- Experience with accessibility standards for diverse disabilities
- Knowledge of U-M brand standards and communications environment
- Experience with AI tools for content development
- Web strategy and content management (Drupal preferred)
- Background in academic, clinical, or research settings
- Personal or professional experience with disability advocacy
Skills
* Required skills
About University of Michigan
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development.