Job Description
Job Summary
The University of Michigan Department of Family Medicine seeks a temporary professional to support research activities focused on human-centered design initiatives with vulnerable populations. This position is ideal for candidates with an academic background and proven skills in qualitative research, participatory design, and ethical engagement. This position will work with Dr. Laurie Buis, MPI, on a project related to building a support tool for reproductive age women with physical disabilities. The position will assist with the build of the support tool for the project. The position is part-time 20 hours/week, and is temporary to help address the first aim of the project and therefore will be funded for up to 24 months.
Responsibilities*
- Collaborate with faculty to design and refine research support tool utilizing human-centered design approaches.
- Assist with the wire-frame development, gather feedback during user testing, and prepare preliminary results of that testing to drive iterative development of the mobile web app.
- Assist with staff training, ongoing troubleshooting, etc., during the initial few months
- Assist with data collection, analysis, and the synthesis of findings, especially those arising from work with vulnerable or underrepresented populations.
- Engage participants in research activities following best practices for inclusivity and ethical research.
- Maintain high standards of data privacy and confidentiality.
Required Qualifications*
- A degree in informatics or related field (eg. BSI, MSI, MHI, or PhD in Information).
- Demonstrated experience in human-centered design methods (e.g., participatory design, user research, journey mapping).
- Direct experience working with vulnerable populations, preferably in a research or community-based setting.
- Familiarity with ethical considerations in research involving at-risk or marginalized groups.
- Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Commitment to U-M?s standards for privacy and accessibility.
Work Schedule
This is a temporary part-time position. Work hours will be no more than 20 hours per week on a schedule mutually beneficial to the Department and the candidate. The position is expected to be remote, with all research meetings and interactions with research participants conducted via videoconferencing.
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.
Job Summary
The University of Michigan Department of Family Medicine seeks a temporary professional to support research activities focused on human-centered design initiatives with vulnerable populations. This position is ideal for candidates with an academic background and proven skills in qualitative research, participatory design, and ethical engagement. This position will work with Dr. Laurie Buis, MPI, on a project related to building a support tool for reproductive age women with physical disabilities. The position will assist with the build of the support tool for the project. The position is part-time 20 hours/week, and is temporary to help address the first aim of the project and therefore will be funded for up to 24 months.
Responsibilities*
- Collaborate with faculty to design and refine research support tool utilizing human-centered design approaches.
- Assist with the wire-frame development, gather feedback during user testing, and prepare preliminary results of that testing to drive iterative development of the mobile web app.
- Assist with staff training, ongoing troubleshooting, etc., during the initial few months
- Assist with data collection, analysis, and the synthesis of findings, especially those arising from work with vulnerable or underrepresented populations.
- Engage participants in research activities following best practices for inclusivity and ethical research.
- Maintain high standards of data privacy and confidentiality.
Required Qualifications*
- A degree in informatics or related field (eg. BSI, MSI, MHI, or PhD in Information).
- Demonstrated experience in human-centered design methods (e.g., participatory design, user research, journey mapping).
- Direct experience working with vulnerable populations, preferably in a research or community-based setting.
- Familiarity with ethical considerations in research involving at-risk or marginalized groups.
- Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Commitment to U-M?s standards for privacy and accessibility.
Work Schedule
This is a temporary part-time position. Work hours will be no more than 20 hours per week on a schedule mutually beneficial to the Department and the candidate. The position is expected to be remote, with all research meetings and interactions with research participants conducted via videoconferencing.
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.
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