How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Why Work at Michigan?

Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care — that's the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. It's adding a purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.

Responsibilities*

Project Management:

• Creating policies and procedures
• Implementing intervention, testing and training protocols

Data Management:

• Collect primary data (e.g., administer questionnaires, conduct interviews, perform survey research)
• Perform data management such as creating a database, entering and cleaning data, or merging datasets
• Conduct preliminary data analysis

Research:

• Complete study-based functional assessments
• Complete tele-health and tele-rehab protocols over the phone with subject too distant or ill to travel
• Recruiting, screening and consenting research subjects, coordinate research activities and other duties as assigned
• Schedule and attend research team meetings
• Working with IRB applications, renewals, amendments and adverse event reports
• Assist with manuscripts, posters, and PowerPoint slide preparation for talks

Required Qualifications*

Research Area Specialist Intermediate:

• Understanding of basic research procedures, with demonstrated experience in data collection methods and research design.
• Experience with statistical analysis software, such as Stata, would be beneficial.
• A Bachelor's Degree is required and 4-5 years of experience in a related field

Research Area Specialist Associate

• Bachelor’s Degree is required and 1-3 years of experience in a related field.

Desired Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree preferably with a health science or public health focus.
• Experience in developing and executing research or evaluation programs
• Experience working with a Geriatric population • Superb interpersonal skills – comfortable speaking with healthcare providers and patients
• Ability to handle complex projects while managing competing deadlines
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with multiple team members
• Experience with or exposure to the IRB process
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) are expected
• Professional experience in working with vulnerable populations and/or sensitive health issues is strongly desired.
• Experience in balance, falls, motor and postural control is a plus

Underfill Statement

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

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

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 anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

U-M COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

COVID-19 vaccinations, including one booster when eligible, are required for all University of Michigan students, faculty and staff across all campuses, including Michigan Medicine.  This includes those working remotely and temporary workers.   More information on this new policy is available on the U-M Health Response website or the UM-Dearborn and UM-Flint websites.