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.
Who We Are
At Michigan Engineering, we develop the talent and technologies that move society forward and serve our state and national interests. Through discovery and innovation, we create the foundational knowledge and practical technologies to solve not only today's most pressing challenges, but also power industries and change lives. Our programs and community are designed to promote personal well-being and achievement - enabling everyone to unlock their potential and contribute with confidence.
Job Summary
The Assistant Research Scientist position will support project management, research data collection, and analysis for multi-institution projects. They will oversee project management, documentation, and compliance for research projects, including formulating research methods, identifying and implementing approaches to improve quality. The Assistant Research Scientist position will conduct interviews and lead data analysis, including developing and piloting protocols, supervising data collection, conducting literature reviews, and interpreting data analysis results. They will provide training to undergraduate and graduate student researchers and will co-author research publications, project reports, interview protocols, and surveys. This position will support the principal investigator in developing grant proposals. May require limited travel to present at meetings and conferences.
Responsibilities*
- Collect qualitative and quantitative data
- Data analysis
- Train undergraduate and graduate students in research methods
- Conduct literature reviews
- Coordinate with investigators at collaborating research sites
- Contribute to developing IRB protocols and ensuring compliance
- Prepare project reports
- Draft publications
- Present research, including at national conferences
- Support grant proposal development (government and foundation)
Required Qualifications*
- PhD in engineering education or related field
- 4+ years experience conducting engineering education research using qualitative and quantitative methods, conducting and analyzing interviews
- Experience mentoring graduate and undergraduate students in research
- Experience managing multi-institution research projects
- Experience preparing project reports
- Experience developing grant proposals
- Expertise programming in R
- Completed CITI training for human subjects research
Desired Qualifications*
- Supervisory experience
- Financial management experience
Why Work at Michigan?
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:
- Generous time off
- A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
- Maternity and Parental Leave
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.
Additional Information
**Note: This is a one year term-limited position with the possibility of extension based on need and funding.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
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 Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.