Research Assistant

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Posted: 06-Apr-24

Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan

Salary: Open

Categories:

Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 247263

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.

The Department of Psychiatry is seeking a Research Assistant to support several mixed-methods and randomized clinical trial studies focused on suicide prevention in adults. In this role, you'll assist with NIH and VA funded research projects conducted in inpatient psychiatric settings at Michigan Medicine and the Ann Arbor VA hospitals. 

Your main responsibilities would include assisting with recruitment and enrollment of study participants and conducting study assessments and interviews. Other responsibilities may include conducting literature review, data processing tasks, and medical chart data abstraction. You will work in an exciting environment which provides support for professional growth activities, and potential opportunities to submit and present at professional conferences in collaboration with the Principal Investigator and research team. Notably, you will be doing work that has a real impact on patient's lives. 

• High School Diploma
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask. 
• Ability to problem-solve and work independently. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• A valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.

• Associate degree in a Health Science field (including Psychology, Public Health, Social Work, or other health related discipline), or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• An understanding of medical terminology; experience in a large, complex health care setting; the ability to effectively communicate with staff and faculty of all levels; and knowledge of university policies and procedures. 
• Familiarity with health-related research. 
• Familiarity with conducting clinical assessments. 
• Strong computer skills, including experience with Excel, REDCap, and at least one data analytic software (e.g. R, SAS, SPSS, etc.). 

Days, Monday - Friday

Michigan Medicine is firmly committed to advancing inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility, and belonging, which are core to the culture and values of the Medical School Office of Research. Our community supports recruiting and cultivating a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan and the world. We strive to create a work culture where each team member feels respected, valued, and safe. 

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.

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.

The University of Michigan participates with the federal EVerify system.  Individuals hired into positions that are funded by a federal contract with the FAR EVerify clause must have their identity and work eligibility confirmed by the EVerify system.  This position is identified as a position that may include the EVerify requirement.

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

 

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