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.
Job Summary
This posting is for a part-time Research Assistant I position 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(they are now aged 16-18), over 10 years. This is the largest long-term study of brain development and child health in the United States. The Research Assistant will work with the principal investigators and other members of the research team at the University of Michigan to administer study protocols to research participants.
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
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
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*
- Bachelor Degree in Psychology or related field, or equivalent education and experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are critical, as is the ability to work proactively and independently.
- The candidate should be comfortable working with a diverse set of participants and discussing sensitive behaviors such as substance use with participants and their families.
- Schedule must be flexible to allow for work on school days-off, evenings and weekends.
- Your own transportation is required.
Desired Qualifications*
- Experience working in research and administering diagnostic interviews and other Neurocognitive test batteries preferred.
- Experience working with children or teens strongly preferred.
Work Schedule
Variable; will include hours during evenings and weekends. At least 20 hours per week with opportunities to get more hours if desired. Must have weekend availability, typically at least 3 weekends each month.
Work Locations
Ann Arbor, MI
Rachel Upjohn Building
Bonisteel Interdisciplinary Research Building
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, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
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.
E-Verify
The University of Michigan participates with the federal EVerify system. Individuals hired into positions that are funded by a federal contract with the FAR EVerify clause must have their identity and work eligibility confirmed by the EVerify system. This position is identified as a position that may include the EVerify requirement.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.