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.
Job Summary
The University of Michigan SuperAging Program is seeking a full-time Research Assistant for a federally funded longitudinal research project involving the study of successful cognitive aging in older adults.
The SuperAging Program at the University of Michigan is part of a larger multisite observational study investigating successful cognitive aging. This study has a particular focus on recruitment of historically underrepresented populations. The SuperAging Program is seeking a highly motivated, organized individual with excellent record-keeping skills to work in a semi-independent manner to accurately and efficiently carry out a range of tasks associated with the study. Primary job duties include: (1) administer and score cognitive and behavioral test measures, (2) facilitate study visits, (3) enter data into an electronic database, (4) maintain detailed study records, and (4) effectively collaborate with the study?s coordinating center and local Michigan Alzheimer?s Disease Center. Other duties include transporting/leading participants between U-M research sites in U-M leased vehicles, and handle other scientific administration and clerical activities as directed to support the research project. This position will necessitate travel between the University of Michigan Ann Arbor and Detroit research sites to facilitate recruitment.
To be considered for this position, the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications before the start date of employment.
Responsibilities*
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:
Knowledge of all 8 competency domains is expected:
- Scientific Concepts and Research Design
- Ethical Participant Safety Considerations
- Investigational Products Development and Regulation
- Clinical Study Operations (GCPs)
- Study and Site Management
- Data Management and Informatics
- Leadership and Professionalism
- Communication and Teamwork
Position Specific Responsibilities Include:
- Facilitate recruitment of older adult research participants at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, the University of Michigan Detroit Center, and other U-M affiliated sites.
- Facilitate and conduct study visits with older adults, including careful collection, processing, and management of study data with minimal supervision. This includes administration and scoring of neuropsychological and behavioral measures/surveys.
- Ensure all study related documentation is completed and accurately entered into the electronic database.
- Transport or lead research patients between U-M research sites in U-M leased vehicles
- Use effective communication, including written, verbal, and information technology skills.
- Work effectively with others, including the local research team, coordinating center staff, and Michigan Alzheimer?s Disease Center collaborators, to accomplish research goals.
- Comply with safety instructions and reporting.
- Perform general office and administrative duties as assigned.
- As needed, assist with special projects, in-services, and other additional assigned duties.
Required Qualifications*
- High School Diploma or GED
- Self-motivated, highly dependable worker with ability to efficiently and effectively multitask, prioritize, and problem solve
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to work well under time constraints and deadlines
- Computer proficiency (e.g., Microsoft software applications, Dropbox)
- Willingness to be flexible in a dynamic working environment
- Ability to work semi-independently with diverse teams of people in a diplomatic, collaborative, and effective manner
- Valid U.S. driver's license
Desired Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree in psychology or health-related field, or equivalent education/experience
- Experience working with older adults and/or underrepresented populations
- Familiarity with the administration of neuropsychological measures and/or behavioral assessments
- Previous experience with electronic data entry (e.g., RedCap) and/or EPIC MiChart
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.
Work Schedule
Hours are 40 per week, Monday - Friday from 8 AM - 4:30 PM
Work Locations
This position will be primarily located out of our office in Ann Arbor, MI, and will require occasional travel to our location in Detroit, MI
Additional Information
This is a two-year term-limited appointment. At the end of the stated term, your appointment will terminate and will not be eligible for Reduction-in-Force (RIF) benefits. This term-limited appointment does not create a contract or guarantee of employment for any period of time as you will remain subject to disciplinary or other performance measures, up to and including termination, at the will of the University in accordance with existing University policy and standards for employee performance and conduct.
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 Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.