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.
Summary
The Department of Psychiatry is seeking Research Assistants who will work on a groundbreaking large-scale national collaborative research project called the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) study (abcdstudy.org). The ABCD Study is following 12,000 children, aged 9 and 10 at outset, over 10 years (the participants are now ages 15-18). This is the largest long-term study of brain development and child health in the United States.
In this role, you'll work with the principal investigators and other members of the research team at the University of Michigan to administer study protocols to research participants.
Responsibilities*
Responsibilities include conducting follow-up telephone interviews with participants and collateral informants. The role will also conduct follow-up ABCD Study in-person annual appointments. This includes consenting families to participate in the study, administering cognitive batteries, semi-structured clinical interviews, surveys on a variety of topics relevant to adolescent development, collecting biological specimens (hair, saliva, and blood pressure), and administering functional MRI tasks to study participants.
Required Qualifications*
To be considered for this role, you must:
- have a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- be able to work proactively and independently.
- be comfortable working a diverse set of participants and discussing sensitive topics (e.g. Substance Use) with participants and their families.
- have reliable transportation.
Desired Qualifications*
Other qualities that will prepare you well for this role include:
- previous experience administering diagnostic interviews and other neurocognitive test batteries.
- previous experience working with children.
Work Schedule
In this role, you'll work at least 20 hours per week. Opportunities to work more hours may be available. Your specific work schedule may vary depending on study needs, but will include some hours during evenings and weekends.
Work Locations
This work will primarily take place in person at the Rachel Upjohn Building and the Bonisteel Interdisciplinary Research Building.
Additional Information
The Department of Psychiatry is firmly committed to advancing inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility, and belonging. These values are core to our mission, and we strive to create a culture where each team member feels respected, valued, and safe. We strongly support recruiting and cultivating a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of the State of Michigan, and the world.
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.
In addition to the screenings indicated above under Michigan law, a criminal history check including fingerprinting is required as a condition of transfer or employment for this position.
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.