Job Opening ID

249965

Working Title

Research Assistant

Job Title

Clinical Research Assistant

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

Medical School

Department

MM Psychiatry-ASAP

Posting Begin/End Date

6/05/2024 - 6/12/2024

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

We are seeking to hire a Research Assistant to assist with a project in Dr. Liz Duval?s research lab in the Department of Psychiatry. This project will investigate neural mechanisms underlying learning and memory processes associated with trauma and substance use disorders. This entry level job will involve carrying out research activities under the direction of the principal investigator and/or project coordinator, focusing on data collection for a study using functional magnetic resonance imaging and skin conductance response. The position is ideal for a recent psychology/neuroscience graduate who would like to obtain research experience in a research laboratory before applying to graduate school.

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*

Project Specific Responsibilities:

• Provide support to a federally sponsored clinical study of mechanisms underlying links between trauma and opioid use disorder. This position will be responsible for following study protocols, intervention, and data capture.
• Assist with IRB approval and renewals, clinical trials registration, progress reports, and data sharing procedures.
• Recruit, screen, and consent participants.
• Run study visits, which involves orienting participants to cognitive and neuroimaging task instructions, setting participants up for physiological data collection, monitoring tasks and incoming data for accuracy.
• Manage databases.
• Clean and score skin conductance and MRI data for future analysis.
• Assist with data analysis.
• Perform literature searches.
• Work collaboratively with other team members to fulfill the goals of the project.
• The potential exists to assist in the preparation of research papers for publication and presentations at conferences and workshops.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

Experience as part of a team with all 8 competency domains is expected:

1. Scientific Concepts and Research Design
2. Ethical Participant Safety Considerations
3. Investigational Products Development and Regulation
4. Clinical Study Operations (GCPs)
5. Study and Site Management
6. Data Management and Informatics
7. Leadership and Professionalism
8. Communication and Teamwork

Required Qualifications*

• High School Diploma or GED is necessary.
• Driver's license, access to their own vehicle, and willingness to drive between campuses.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse populations.
• Ability to work efficiently independently and within a team.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and able to follow detailed protocols.
• Motivated and excited to learn.

Desired Qualifications*

• Associates degree in Health Science or an equivalent combination of related education and experience is desirable.
• An understanding of medical terminology, experience in a large complex health care setting, ability to effectively communicate with staff and faculty of all levels, and knowledge of university policies and procedures is desirable.
• Experience using E-Prime to administer tasks to assess cognitive and emotional processes.
• Experience collecting physiological and/or neuroimaging data.
• Experience working with clinical populations, especially individuals with trauma and substance use disorders.
• Experience using Statistical Parametric Mapping software for MATLAB to process and analyze neuroimaging data, and/or Acknowledge software to process psychophysiological data.

Work Schedule

Flexible 40 hours per week within the following: 8am-7pm Mon-Fri. Occasional weekends as needed.

Work Locations

Required to work in-person in Outpatient Psychiatry at the Rachel Upjohn Building in Ann Arbor.

Additional Information

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.

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.