Research Area Specialist Assoc

Job Summary

The Department of Learning Health Sciences at the University of Michigan Medical School seeks an enthusiastic and organized individual to join our growing research team. The Design Science Research Area Specialist Associate will collaborate closely with the principal investigator, collaborators, and other team members to support user-centered design intervention research and education. This role involves contributing to the development of dissemination materials and other research-related tasks related to project operations. The position is part of a grant-funded project sponsored by Michigan Medicine, focusing on co-designing, developing, and evaluating innovative interventions to enhance provider engagement in surgical safety processes and advance Learning Health Systems research.

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.

Responsibilities*

• Facilitate various user-centered design research activities, including needs assessments, trainings, co-design workshops, and usability tests with end-users to inform the final design of interventions/strategies
• Attend Stakeholder Working Group meetings and external Learning Community meetings, collaborating with study participants, and assisting in preparing agendas, slides, reports, and educational materials
• Attend regular project progress meetings and provide updates to the team/principal investigator
• Assist in the preparation of visually appealing digital and physical resources for disseminating process and outcome findings, for presentations at local and national meetings, and/or for display on a lab website
• Perform additional research duties as assigned
• Opportunity for independent projects if desired

Required Qualifications*

• Master's degree in an art/design field (e.g., Interaction Design, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, User Experience Design) or a related field such as Human-Computer Interaction, Human Factors Engineering, or Behavioral Science.
• Experience with data visualization and graphic software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage time effectively, organize multiple project tasks, and meet deadlines
• Competency with Microsoft Suite and G Suite
• Ability to work independently within a team of researchers
• Strong computer skills and eagerness to learn and train in new software

Desired Qualifications*

• Advanced degree (Master?s or equivalent) in a related field with a focus on design research, service design, or healthcare innovation.
• Previous experience in end-to-end design and deployment of engaging products or interventions for social impact.

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.

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.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

253385

Working Title

Research Area Specialist Assoc

Job Title

Research Area Specialist Assoc

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Hybrid

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Medical School

Department

MM DLHS Administration

Posting Begin/End Date

8/20/2024 - 8/27/2024

Career Interest

Research