Clinical Scholar in Lifestyle/Preventive Medicine Research

Job Summary

The Department of Natural Sciences at the University of Michigan-Dearborn seeks a Clinical Research Scholar (CRISP Scholar) to collaborate on research projects in Preventive Health, Primary Care, and Emergency Medicine.

• Gain valuable mentorship and experience in clinical research and scholarly publishing.
• Opportunity to work alongside faculty, students, statisticians, and others on interdisciplinary projects.
• Potential for co-authorship on publications and presentations at scientific conferences
• Opportunities may exist to work in an acute clinical hospital setting
• Hourly pay by the Department of Natural Sciences, University of Michigan, Dearborn
• An assessment/exit interview is required.

Duration: Twelve months, with a possible short-term extension

Responsibilities*

• Participate in all stages of clinical research, including protocol development, IRB interaction, and execution.
• Contribute to scholarly activities such as writing manuscripts for publication, responding to reviewer comments, submitting research publications to journals, and responding to journal reviewers.
• Utilize electronic data capture systems (e.g., REDCap) for efficient data management (training provided).
• Some administrative support for the UM-Dearborn EMRAP program (BIO 494) may also be required at the discretion of the program director, currentlyDaniel Keyes, MD, MPH.
• The scholar must make two to three days a week available to allow scheduling for collaborative scholarly activity, participation in meetings, etc at Trinity Hospital Livonia, MI. 

Required Qualifications*

• Pursuing or recently obtained a higher education degree in a relevant field (e.g., biology, health sciences).
• Strong written and communication skills for manuscript preparation and interaction with journals.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work effectively, independently, and collaboratively.
• Successful applicant must comply with Trinity Health requirements, including health care coverage. 

Desired Qualifications*

• Recent completion of a clinical research training program such as the UM-Dearborn Emergency Medicine Research Associates Program (EMRAP) is preferred;  however, candidates with extensive experience in Clinical Research outside EMRAP may also be considered.
• Experience with clinical research procedures and practices (HIPAA, data analysis, etc.) is preferred.

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

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U-M EEO/AA Statement

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

Job DetailJob Opening ID

260808

Working Title

Clinical Research Scholar (TEMP)

Job Title

LAB ASST-CLIN (TEMP)

Work Location

Livonia, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Part-Time

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

Dbn Col Arts Sci Ltr

Department

Dbn CASL-Natural Sciences

Posting Begin/End Date

2/26/2025 - 4/30/2025

Salary

$15.00 - $15.00

Career Interest

Temporary Job Opening

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