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Job Summary
The School of Social Work is seeking a Research Area Specialist to assist a senior faculty member and her project team with research expertise and lab management. This role will report directly to the faculty member and assist with various research related projects and duties.
The candidate will be responsible for the operation of specialized areas of work related to interpersonal violence for a senior faculty member and area managers within the School of Social Work. This position operates with considerable latitude in unreviewed actions or decisions. May act as liaison with other departments, divisions and organizations. Develops, designs, and conducts one or more large and complex research projects according to plan; reviews progress and evaluates results. Formulates research methods and suggests options for improving quality; identifies potential problems, recommends and implements solutions. Consults with users to refine or adapt methodologies to fit research requirements; collaborates in development of new techniques and instruments. Develops protocol and criteria; determines interview procedures and approves protocols; may also design intervention protocols. Gathers data; supervises data collection and verification; and may oversight for literature reviews. Performs data analysis and interprets results. Co-authors/authors publications; may co-present with Principal Investigator at meetings and conferences; assists in acquiring research funding including writing grant proposals. May supervise exempt and non-exempt research and support personnel. Monitors budget, researches, recommends and purchases equipment.
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's Degree (Minimum), preferred candidate will have a PhD in a related field (Social Work, Psychology, Public Health).
- Research experience should be public health related.
- 5-6 years of related experience.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, Wolverine Access applications and expense reporting, comfortable learning new technology/software and able to adapt as systems evolve.
- Experience managing a research lab and managing multiple staff.
- Previous experience managing staff.
- Must have the ability to work independently and make decisions on behalf of the faculty member.
Desired Qualifications*
- Experience in program development and evaluation.
- Experience working with minoritized populations in research.
- Experience writing grants and publications.
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.
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.