ME Research Assistant W27 (Student Temporary)

University of Michigan; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Michigan seeks a master's student for the ME Research Assistant W27 position. The role involves assisting with faculty-generated projects and being paid bi-weekly at an hourly rate determined by the project sponsor.

Responsibilities include literature research, group observations, conducting interviews, data handling, and operating laboratory programming. Flexibility exists in work mode as department permits hybrid or remote arrangements.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in engineering or related field is required.
• Must be a current Mechanical Engineering graduate student at UM-Dearborn.
• Strong self-motivation and ability to work independently.
• Solid organizational and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine research tasks including library research.
• Participate in group observation activities.
• Administer questionnaires and conduct interviews.
• Collect, analyze, code, and tabulate data.
• Set up and operate laboratory programming operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Self-motivation

Willingness to learn

Organizational skills

Documentation skills

MS Word

PowerPoint

Internet search

Mobile devices

Education

Undergraduate degree in engineering

Mechanical Engineering graduate student (UM-Dearborn)

Job description

ME Research Assistant W27 (Student Temporary)

Job Summary

A master's student is sought for assistance on collaborative projects. Research assistants will have the opportunity to work on faculty-generated projects. Students are paid bi-weekly at an hourly rate determined by the faculty project sponsor.

Responsibilities*

Perform routine research tasks, including library research; participate in group observation activities; administer questionnaires and conduct interviews; take part in experiments; collect, analyze, code, and tabulate data; set up and operate laboratory programming operations. Specific activities are dependent upon the faculty research. Perform other duties as assigned or requested by the direct supervisor.

Required Qualifications*

• At least an undergraduate degree in engineering or related field. Must be a current Mechanical Engineering graduate student at UM-Dearborn
• Self-motivation and willingness to learn new applications and the ability to work independently
• Good organizational and documentation skills for keeping track of data and multiple analysis steps
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, internet search engines, internet and mobile devices

Modes of Work

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 .

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The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.