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

A Research Associate I position is available at the University of Michigan Functional Neuroimaging, Cognitive, and Mobility Laboratory in the Department

of Radiology (pdresearch.rad.med.umich.edu). The successful candidate will be expected to work under the supervision of the laboratory's faculty members and managers.

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*

The Research Associate I will independently provide research, clerical, and general support for all aspects of new and ongoing research studies. In particular, the research technician will recruit and schedule research participants. This includes making phone calls to prospective participants, scheduling research visits, scheduling MRI and PET imaging appointments, and obtaining informed consent. The Research Associate I will also complete various data entry tasks. This includes organization of the study data forms, quality control of the data, entering of the data into databases, inter-rater reliability, and dissemination of study information. The Research Technician will comply with all HIPAA and IRB regulations and will provide administrative assistance with regulatory management when needed. They will also assist with motor testing, neuropsychological testing, clinical testing, and collection and processing of biological specimens (e.g. blood, saliva). If required for research projects, visits to the homes of research participants may be necessary as well. Additional duties may include clerical activities, such as answering the laboratory's main phone, checking voicemail and e-mail, scanning source documents, and ordering research supplies.

Required Qualifications*

• Applicants must possess a high school diploma or associate's degree in a related discipline such as psychology, social work, neuroscience or biomedical engineering and 1-2 year of experience.

Desired Qualifications*

• A bachelor's degree in a related discipline such as psychology, social work, neuroscience, or biomedical engineering. 
• Prior experience working in research is preferred. 
• Candidate should be able to function as part of a multidisciplinary team, have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and must work well with others. 
• Applicants should be able to follow direction and meet deadlines. 
• The ideal candidate for this position generally has a positive attitude and can work independently or as part of a team. 
• Any experience in neuroimaging is a plus. 
• The candidate should be comfortable with working with Parkinson disease patients, (frail) older adults, or persons with dementia.

Work Locations

Domino's Farms, 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.

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 Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.