Responsibilities*
The University of Michigan, School of Nursing (UMSN), has an immediate need for a part-time, temporary Research Assistant to assist the faculty Principal Investigator (PI) and research team on a series of projects focused on improved healthcare quality and safety (e.g., interprofessional communication, nurse engagement in QI). The research assistant will have responsibility for a variety of project activities, including but not limited to literature synthesis, coordinating and implementing study related activities, and scholarly writing for presentations and publications. Specific activities within the position may include the following:
- Literature search, critique, and synthesis
- Manuscript and presentation abstract preparation
- Data management
- Participation in experimental design and intervention implementation
- Study coordination and study participant engagement
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed and are not an exhaustive list of all associated responsibilities.
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor?s degree required; Master?s degree preferred.
- Healthcare experience desired.
- 2 years of work experience in research, quality improvement and/or evidence-based practice.
- Demonstrated basic data analysis skills
- Familiarity with survey management systems preferred
- Demonstrated proficiency at the expert level with Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook and PowerPoint), and especially considerable expertise in Excel including the ability to analyze data in Excel is required; and Endnote.
- Must have superior oral and written communication skills, with the ability to receive and convey information clearly and concisely for various mediums, attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills, and organizational skills.
Additional Information
Hours: 20 hours per week
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.