RESEARCH ASST I - (Student/Work Study)

University of Michigan-Flint School of Management; Flint (MI); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Michigan-Flint invites applications for a part-time Research Assistant I (TEMP) on the Flint Campus. You will work with Dr.

Bin Wang on developing machine learning algorithms for studying material structures, properties, and applications, with possible experimental work. Under the professor's guidance, you will curate datasets, build graph neural networks to predict properties such as ionic conductivity and stability, and present findings in team meetings and research fairs

Qualifications

• Must be a UM-Flint Undergraduate student.
• Have taken or are currently enrolled in CHM 260 (General Chemistry I).
• Willingness to learn, or have taken/are currently enrolled in, an introductory programming or data science course.

Responsibilities

• Curate and analyze datasets of superionic conductors' structures and properties.
• Build and train machine learning models (especially graph neural networks) to predict materials properties (e.g. ionic conductivity, stability).
• Communicate and present findings in team meetings, research fairs conferences (with support from the professor).

Skills

Coding skills

Chemistry and materials skills

Job description

Job Summary

Work with Dr. Bin Wang on developing machine learning algorithms to study material structures, properties, and applications. May involve experimental work.

Responsibilities

Under the guidance of the professor, students will contribute to:

• Curate and analyze datasets of superionic conductors' structures and properties.
• Build and train machine learning models (especially graph neural networks) to predict materials properties (e.g. ionic conductivity, stability).
• Communicate and present findings in team meetings, research fairs conferences (with support from the professor).

Required Qualifications

• Must be a UM-Flint Undergraduate student.
• Have taken or are currently enrolled in CHM 260 (General Chemistry I).
• Willingness to learn, or have taken/are currently enrolled in, an introductory programming or data science course.

Desired Qualifications

• Coding skills
• Chemistry and materials skills

Modes of Work

Hybrid

The work requirements allow both onsite and offsite work and an employee has an expected recurring onsite presence. On occasion, the employee may be required and must be available to work onsite more frequently if necessitated by unit leadership or their designee and/or the job requirements.

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.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of three calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the fourth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

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.

Job Opening ID

279476

Working Title

RESEARCH ASST I - (Student/Work Study)

Job Title

RESEARCH ASST I (TEMP)

Work Location

Flint Campus

Flint, MI

Full/Part Time

Part-Time

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

Flint Cit

Department

Flint Green Chem & Biochem

Posting Begin/End Date

8/26/2026 - 8/31/2026

Salary

$18.00 - $18.00

Career Interest

Temporary Job Opening