RESEARCH ASST (TEMP)

University Of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Michigan seeks a detail-oriented Research Assistant to support ophthalmology and visual sciences research. You will collect and analyze data, review literature, and help prepare manuscripts and grant proposals within a multidisciplinary team.

You will collaborate with investigators and staff, maintain thorough records, and ensure compliance with IRB protocols. This role emphasizes accuracy, communication, and independent as well as team-driven work in a university setting.

Qualifications

• Experience with data collection and basic statistical analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow research protocols.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and/or relevant data analysis software.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and conduct research experiments or studies.
• Collect, clean, and analyze quantitative and/or qualitative data.
• Conduct literature reviews and summarize findings.
• Maintain accurate records of research activities and findings.
• Assist in preparation of manuscripts, grant proposals, reports, and presentations.
• Coordinate with research team members and administrative staff.
• Ensure IRB and research ethics compliance.

Skills

Data collection

Statistical analysis

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Master's degree or progress toward graduate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Data analysis software

Job description

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Research Assistant to support ongoing research projects within the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at University of Michigan. The Research Assistant will work under the supervision of the principal investigator and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to contribute to data collection, analysis, literature reviews, and report preparation. The focus will also include building and assessing patient education materials.

Responsibilities*

• Assist in designing, planning, and conducting research experiments or studies.
• Collect, clean, and analyze quantitative and/or qualitative data.
• Conduct literature reviews and summarize findings relevant to ongoing projects.
• Maintain accurate records of research activities and findings.
• Assist in the preparation of manuscripts, grant proposals, reports, and presentations.
• Coordinate with other research team members and administrative staff.
• Ensure compliance with institutional review board (IRB) and research ethics protocols.

Required Qualifications*

• Demonstrated experience with data collection and basic statistical analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow research protocols.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and/or relevant data analysis software.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Desired Qualifications*

• Master's degree or progress toward a graduate degree in a related field.
• Experience with advanced statistical methods or qualitative data analysis.
• Previous experience in academic or laboratory research.
• Familiarity with Institutional Review Board (IRB) processes and research ethics.
• Proficiency with programming or data analysis tools (e.g., Python, R, STATA, SAS, MATLAB, NVivo).
• Strong organizational and project management skills.

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 30,000employees 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.

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 .

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.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process maybegin as early as the eighth day after posting.Thisopening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime 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.