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

The Public Health & Health Sciences Department is seeking a Research Associate I (temporary) to assist with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) study to conduct research to understand adolescent perspectives on improving telehealth (remote care such as video and telephone healthcare visits).  This position will start in October 2024 and for up to 10 hours per week.

Responsibilities*

• Perfoming independent data analysis of study data
• Comparing the study data on demographics to those of Genesee County to determine for what demographic groups they will need additional recruitment
• Training undergraduate student researchers on study tasks
• Assigning interviews among students depending on student availability
• Contact pediatrician offices (office managers) on their willingness to participate in our study
• Offer reimbursement/incentives to pediatrician offices per IRB protocol
• Make changes to the Qualtrics survey following IRB approved changes
• Verifying that answers are from valid participants by checking on the geo-location of the responses to ensure participants are actually Genesee County residents and not international respondents seeking only to receive a gift card
• Maintain a data collection file by ensuring data is correct
• Overseeing a variety of databases

Required Qualifications*

• Graduation from college or university with a bachelor's degree in related field
• Work experience in research or related technical fields

Desired Qualifications*

• Master's degree in related field

Modes of Work

Hybrid:

The work requirements allow both onsite and offsite work and an employee has an expected recurring onsite presence.  On occasion, the employee may be required and must be available to work onsite more frequently if necessitated by unit leadership or their designee and/or the job requirements.

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 here.

Additional Information

University of Michigan-Flint - Plan for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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The University of Michigan-Flint exhibits its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through enacting fair practices, policies, and procedures particularly in support of the equitable participation of the historically underserved. UM-Flint recognizes the value of diversity in our efforts to provide equitable access and opportunities to all regardless of individual identities in support of a climate where everyone feels a sense of belonging, community, and agency.

Diversity is a core value at University of Michigan-Flint. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. The University of Michigan-Flint seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning for the purpose of becoming global citizens in a connected world.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

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