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
We are seeking a self-motivated, personable, organized, and detail-oriented Research Area Specialist to support research projects focused on substance use prevention and early interventions among young adults, digital health technologies, and related areas of mental and behavioral health. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to interdisciplinary research while gaining experience in advanced study coordination, data collection, and technology-driven interventions. The Research Area Specialist may also have opportunities to participate in manuscript preparation and abstract presentation at scientific meetings.
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*
The Research Area Specialist Intermediate/Associate will assist with a variety of study management and clinical research tasks.
Key job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Coordinating study activities across one or more research projects, including participant recruitment, screening, enrollment, scheduling follow-up sessions, and distributing participant payments, which may require routine travel to/around Ann Arbor, Michigan.
- Preparing and maintaining regulatory documentation, including Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols, amendments, renewals, and reporting.
- Developing and updating resources such as standard operating procedures, study protocols, manuals, training materials, and tracking databases.
- Collecting and managing research data, including surveys, digital health assessments, and qualitative interviews.
- Assisting with the preparation of project-related reports, manuscripts, presentations, and grant proposals.
- Moderating peer messaging in digital health interventions for intervention study delivery.
- Training and/or supervising research staff.
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree in psychology, public health, social work, health sciences, or a related field
- Flexibility to work a varying schedule, with occasional evening and weekend shifts and shared coverage for risk assessment during active study periods to meet participant needs
Research Area Specialist Intermediate level: Minimum 4 years of research experience involving human participants or health services research
Research Area Specialist Associate level: Minimum 1 year of research experience involving human participants or health services research
Desired Qualifications*
- Master's degree in psychology, public health, social sciences, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience coordinating or managing research projects, or administering behavioral interventions in research settings
- Experience with IRB processes, survey platforms (e.g., Qualtrics), and data management systems
- Experience training and/or supervising research staff
Work Schedule
This position is full-time (40 hours per week) with regular hours as discussed with the supervisor. Because this position requires some in-person work in Ann Arbor, Michigan, reliable transportation is required.
Work Locations
This position is located in Ann Arbor, Mi.
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.
Underfill Statement
This position may be underfilled at the Associate level depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
Additional Information
This is two-year, term-limited appointment with funding for this position supported through September 2027. This position has the possibility of extension depending availability of funding. 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.
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.