What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Tech Intermediate position at Michigan Medicine?
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
When applying for this position, please submit your CV and cover letter in our preferred format as one combined document. The cover letter should address why you are interested in this position and outline specific skills and experience that make you particularly appropriate for this position. At the end of the cover letter, please include the email addresses of 2 individuals who may provide letters of recommendation.
We are seeking applicants for a full-time study coordinator to support Dr. Soo-Eun Chang's ongoing MRI and behavioral studies for children and adults who stutter. This position involves MRI and behavioral data collection for several studies investigating the neurophysiological basis of childhood brain development and stuttering. The ability to work on short-term projects as requested is also required.
This position provides extensive research experience and is ideal for recent college graduates planning to attend graduate school in the future. The successful candidate will work with lab members including faculty, postdocs, and students. For more information on the Speech Neurophysiology Lab and Dr. Chang's research please visit: https://chang.lab.medicine.umich.edu/
The review of applications will be on a rolling basis until the position is filled; however ideal start date would be April or May 2025.
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.
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
The research assistant will oversee all aspects of day-to-day study activities including recruitment, scheduling visits, conducting mock MRI training sessions, MRI data collection, behavioral data collection, interfacing with parents and families, maintaining study documentations, and other tasks as needed. We also maintain a healthy community outreach program involving speech and language screenings, parent education, etc. and this position will have the opportunity to be involved with this program. The amount of time in some of these activities will vary somewhat based on experience, time of the year, and lab needs.
Because we work with children, you must be willing to work some late afternoons, evenings, and weekends to accommodate our participants.
Required Qualifications*
Weekdays including frequent late afternoon/evening (e.g., 4-7pm) and weekends.
Work Locations
Our staff work in person at the Rachel Upjohn Building. MRI scans are completed at the fMRI Lab on North Campus. Access to a car to travel to the Rachel Upjohn Building and between locations is strongly suggested.
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.
In addition to the screenings indicated above under Michigan law, a criminal history check including fingerprinting is required as a condition of transfer or employment for this position.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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
When applying for this position, please submit your CV and cover letter in our preferred format as one combined document. The cover letter should address why you are interested in this position and outline specific skills and experience that make you particularly appropriate for this position. At the end of the cover letter, please include the email addresses of 2 individuals who may provide letters of recommendation.
We are seeking applicants for a full-time study coordinator to support Dr. Soo-Eun Chang's ongoing MRI and behavioral studies for children and adults who stutter. This position involves MRI and behavioral data collection for several studies investigating the neurophysiological basis of childhood brain development and stuttering. The ability to work on short-term projects as requested is also required.
This position provides extensive research experience and is ideal for recent college graduates planning to attend graduate school in the future. The successful candidate will work with lab members including faculty, postdocs, and students. For more information on the Speech Neurophysiology Lab and Dr. Chang's research please visit: https://chang.lab.medicine.umich.edu/
The review of applications will be on a rolling basis until the position is filled; however ideal start date would be April or May 2025.
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.
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings
The research assistant will oversee all aspects of day-to-day study activities including recruitment, scheduling visits, conducting mock MRI training sessions, MRI data collection, behavioral data collection, interfacing with parents and families, maintaining study documentations, and other tasks as needed. We also maintain a healthy community outreach program involving speech and language screenings, parent education, etc. and this position will have the opportunity to be involved with this program. The amount of time in some of these activities will vary somewhat based on experience, time of the year, and lab needs.
Because we work with children, you must be willing to work some late afternoons, evenings, and weekends to accommodate our participants.
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree required in a related field (e.g., psychology, neuroscience, communication sciences and disorders)
- At least 1 year of research with human subjects.
- Outstanding organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and excellent verbal and written communication are critical.
- Previous experience as a research assistant on studies involving children and families is strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of and interest in stuttering, speech, language, and/or neurodevelopmental disorders preferred.
- Familiarity with REDCap and/or RippleScience.
Weekdays including frequent late afternoon/evening (e.g., 4-7pm) and weekends.
Work Locations
Our staff work in person at the Rachel Upjohn Building. MRI scans are completed at the fMRI Lab on North Campus. Access to a car to travel to the Rachel Upjohn Building and between locations is strongly suggested.
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.
In addition to the screenings indicated above under Michigan law, a criminal history check including fingerprinting is required as a condition of transfer or employment for this position.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
