Research Assistant

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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.

Summary

The Department of Psychiatry is applicants for a full-time Research Assistant to EEG studies for Dr. Soo-Eun Chang at the Rachel Upjohn Building in Ann Arbor. The position involves supporting multiple ongoing research studies which use EEG and behavioral data collection to investigate the neurophysiological bases of childhood brain development and speech disorders such as stuttering. The ability to work on short-term projects as requested is also required.

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

Responsibilities*

In this role you will oversee all aspects of day-to-day study activities including recruitment, screening, enrollment, consenting, scheduling visits, and EEG visits, assisting with other data collection, interfacing with parents and families, providing payment to families upon completion of the study, maintaining all study documents, and other tasks as needed.

Required Qualifications*

To be considered for this position, you must have:

• a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Communication Sciences or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• at least one year of relevant experience. 
• outstanding organizational skills.
• meticulous attention to detail.
• excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• availability to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Desired Qualifications*

Other qualifications that would help prepare you for this role include: 

• previous work experience as a research assistant on studies involving children and their families. 
• knowledge of and interest in speech, language, and/or neurodevelopmental disorders. 

Work Schedule

Weekdays. Some late afternoon (e.g. 3 to 8 PM) and weekend shifts may be required to support study objectives.

Work Locations

Rachel Upjohn Building, 4250 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI.

Additional Information

The Department of Psychiatry is firmly committed to advancing inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility, and belonging. These values are core to our mission, and we strive to create a culture where each team member feels respected, valued, and safe. We strongly support recruiting and cultivating a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of the State of Michigan, and the world. 

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.

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.

E-Verify

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.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

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