RESEARCH ASST II (TEMP)

Responsibilities*

The research assistant in hearing science will be responsible for conducting auditory-vestibular based research activities in the laboratory setting at the University of Michigan Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery. Auditory-vestibular based research activities will include comprehensive audiometry (pure tone and speech), immittance, otoacoustic emissions, auditory brainstem response (ABR)?air conduction, bone conduction, and electrically evoked, hearing aid and cochlear implant fittings and verification, aided speech recognition testing, quantitative vestibular assessments, as well as direct patient contact within the research environment. Basic assessment of auditory and vestibular function will also be required including execution of psychoacoustic-based experiments including tonal detection, masking, spectral and temporal resolution, etc. Additional duties include regular equipment calibration, data entry, data management, as well as organization and IRB- compliant protection of source data collected within the confines of the research project. Depending upon the research activities associated with the given project, the ideal candidate will have experience in data management systems (e.g., REDCap), statistical analysis software (e.g., SPSS, Stata, R), graphical software (e.g., Excel, GraphPad Prism, Sigma Plot), and basic programming experience (e.g., MATLAB).

The research assistant in hearing science will w ork directly with the Principal Investigator (PI) and laboratory personnel [including students (AuD and PhD) and postdocs], as well as clinical audiologists at the University of Michigan for clinically collaborative research projects. Laboratory activities will include supervision of graduate level lab personnel. The research assistant must also be compliant with CITI human subject training. The ideal candidate will hold and maintain experience in IRB application preparation, protocol development, IRB submission, and routine regulatory reporting and study maintenance.

Required Qualifications*

• Research Assistant must be compliant with CITI human subject training.
• Bachelor's degree.

Desired Qualifications*

• Experience in data management systems (e.g., REDCap), statistical analysis software (e.g., SPSS, Stata, R), graphical software (e.g., Excel, GraphPad Prism, Sigma Plot),
• Basic programming experience (e.g., MATLAB).

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

The review and selection process may begin as early as the same day of posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

254058

Working Title

RESEARCH ASST II (TEMP)

Job Title

RESEARCH ASST II (TEMP)

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Hybrid

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

Medical School

Department

MM Otolaryngology - HNS

Posting Begin/End Date

9/04/2024 - 9/11/2024

Career Interest

Temporary Job Opening