ME Research Associate (PhD Candidate) — Data & Experiments

University of Michigan; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Michigan in Dearborn invites applications for a ME Research Associate (Student Temporary). A Ph.D.

student is sought to assist on collaborative projects; bi-weekly pay at an hourly rate determined by the faculty sponsor. Responsibilities include coordinating data processing and analysis, performing complex statistics, organizing data for proposals, developing experimental procedures, and supporting the supervisor as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be a current UM-Dearborn ME graduate student.
• PhD enrollment preferred.
• Strong organization and documentation skills.
• Proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, and web tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate data processing and analysis.
• Perform complex statistical computations.
• Organize data for proposals and funding.
• Develop experimental procedures and test controls.
• Specific activities depend on faculty research.
• Assist supervisor as required.

Skills

Self-motivation

Independent work

Organizational skills

Education

Undergraduate engineering degree

Current ME graduate student at UM-Dearborn

PhD candidate preferred

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Internet search

Mobile devices

Job description

The University of Michigan in Dearborn invites applications for a ME Research Associate (Student Temporary). A Ph.D.

student is sought to assist on collaborative projects; bi-weekly pay at an hourly rate determined by the faculty sponsor. Responsibilities include coordinating data processing and analysis, performing complex statistics, organizing data for proposals, developing experimental procedures, and supporting the supervisor as needed.