Research Area Specialist Term Limited position

How to Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the position. Include examples of previous work or projects related to community engagement and research.

Job Summary

The University of Michigan Injury Prevention Center (UMIPC) seeks an outstanding candidate with expertise in utilizing web-based platforms for research. We are seeking a dedicated Research Area Specialist Associate to join our team to assist the Injury Prevention Center with support of a web-based platform that allows a more efficient and personalized way to monitor concussion recovery. One platform that we're currently hosting is called Recoups. The Research Specialist will play a crucial role in the planning, implementation, and management of research studies using the ecological momentary assessment (EMA) platform. This role requires strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and technological proficiency.

This Research Specialist will work closely with the UMIPC team, web-based platform support team, commercialization team, and client/collaborative research teams. This position will serve as the point of contact for research projects using a web-based platform, conduct training, and provide and maintain study-specific materials (i.e., user guides). Collaborate with study teams to create project-specific symptom inventories and provide administrative access. Liaison between the study teams and platform support to identify and fix errors. This position will also assist with the commercialization of the platform; this could include attending training, networking events, and gathering feedback from potential clients and current users to outline the commercialization pathway, plan platform modifications, and identify opportunities for partnership and collaboration. This position could include data analysis and presentation of scientific data at scientific meetings and involvement in publications.

Our organization is committed to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and a sense of belonging to cultivate an environment where everyone can succeed. The Research Area Specialist Associate will work independently and as part of a collaborative team at every stage of Center research projects.

Responsibilities*

• Coordinate and manage research studies utilizing the web-based EMA platform.
• Point of contact and liaison for web-based remote symptom monitoring platform
• Engage with external partners and provide technical support for using the web-based EMA platform across multiple projects.
• Work closely with the UMIPC team to ensure adherence to study timelines and milestones and identify opportunities for collaboration and platform growth.
• Adhere to research protocols and ethical guidelines throughout the data collection process; ensure IRB and DUA requirements are met for the collaborative projects utilizing Recoups.
• Collaborate with the research team to report findings and insights from the administering Recoups at scientific meetings and conferences and disseminate findings in publications.
• Support other research project needs such as creating and maintaining study-specific materials (i.e., user guides), managing payments to participants, working with Recoups data, drafting project reports, attending and participating in study-team meetings for various projects internal and external to U-M, and other duties as defined.

Required Qualifications*

• Minimum three years of relevant work experience with complementary associates or bachelor's degree
• Familiarity with web-based technology, preferably in studies involving EMA or similar methodologies, is highly desirable.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to engage with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic research environment.
• Proficiency in using technology and troubleshooting basic technical issues.
• Understanding of research ethics and confidentiality principles.
• Ability to complete U-M's Responsible Conduct of Research & Scholarship (RCRS) Training online course (estimated time to complete the course is 2.5 - 3 hours) or provide verified current certification.
• Follow the approved research protocol and apply good research practices to ensure participant welfare and researcher safety, as well as document and report issues.
• Previous experience in community-based research projects, preferably in studies involving EMA or similar methodologies
• Proven experience in conducting research activities in community settings.
• Familiarity with data management and statistical analysis software (e.g., SPSS, STATA, SAS, R) is a plus.

Work Locations

The position is hybrid, with requirements for in-person work in Ann Arbor, Michigan at the Injury Prevention Center, North Campus Research Complex

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 here .

Additional Information

This is a three-year term-limited position. (Duration: Sept 1, 2024 - Aug 31, 2027).

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.

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

252653

Working Title

Research Area Specialist Term Limited position

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 Emergency Medicine Research

Posting Begin/End Date

8/26/2024 - 9/16/2024

Career Interest

Research