Job Opening ID

246980

Working Title

Psych Research Specialist Senior / Intermediate

Job Title

Research Area Specialist Sr

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Medical School

Department

MM Psych HlthSvc Outcome Rsrch

Posting Begin/End Date

3/29/2024 - 4/30/2024

Career Interest

Research

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.

Summary

The Department of Psychiatry is seeking an experienced Research Specialist to support NIH and VA funded research projects focusing on suicide prevention. The studies are conducted in inpatient psychiatric settings at Michigan Medicine and the Ann Arbor VA hospitals and will be conducted through 2029. The NIH funded study will involve interviews with adults hospitalized following a suicide attempt to identify warning signs for suicide attempts. The VA trial will test the effectiveness of a brief therapeutic intervention for reducing suicide risk following hospital discharge.

In this role, you'll support the the Principal Investigator (PI) by developing study protocols and materials, hiring, training, and supervising other research staff, ensuring regulatory compliance for this work, and helping share the knowledge generated by assisting in the creation of manuscripts, progress reports, and other publications. You will work in an exciting environment which provides support for professional growth activities, opportunities to connect and collaborate with other project managers and research teams within the University of Michigan and the VA, and potential opportunities to submit and present at professional conferences in collaboration with the Principal Investigator and research team. Most importantly, you will be doing work that has a real impact on patients' lives.

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*

Your responsibilities in this position would include, but are not limited to:

• providing oversight and support to two federally funded multi-site studies of suicidal thoughts and behaviors. You'll be responsible for the development of study protocols, intervention materials, and design of data capture.
• serving as the primary liaison between sites to answer questions, provide information, and obtain appropriate information regarding project activities, including adhering to approved protocols, maintaining project timelines, and upholding research activities that are aligned with regulatory approvals.
• hiring, training, oversight, and evaluation of research staff.
• managing and overseeing regulatory compliance, IRB amendments and submissions, sponsor communication, participant recruitment and study visits, and electronic data capture and reporting.
• coordinate the submission of research proposals and help prepare working papers, manuscripts, and reports.
• conduct fidelity reviews
• assist with coverage of research activities as needed, such as participant recruitment, risk assessment, and data collection.
• other administrative duties as needed.

Required Qualifications*

To be considered for this position at the Research Area Specialist Senior level, all applicants must:

• Have a bachelor's degree
• have five or more years of previous research experience.

To be considered for this position at the Research Area Specialist Intermediate level, all applicants must:

• have a bachelor's degree
• have four or more years of previous research experience.

Desired Qualifications*

• A Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Public Health, or a similar field is highly desirable.
• Experience with high-risk populations/topics (e.g. suicide, mental health, etc.) and an understanding of HIPAA rules and regulations.
• Clinical or Clinical Research experience, or licensure as a mental health professional
• Previous study coordination or lab management experience.
• Training an supervisory experience.
• Experience interviewing participants.
• Experience working with REDCap for data processing and management.

Work Schedule

Full Time.

Work Locations

Ann Arbor/Hybrid

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

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.