Research Associate

$35,000 - $45,000/Yr

University Of Michigan - Ann Arbor, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

Ann Arbor, MI

Educational Services

About the position

The University of Michigan is seeking a full-time Research Associate for the Motor & Visual Development Lab at the School of Kinesiology. This position involves performing a variety of routine research tasks that are essential to the lab's operations and research objectives. The Research Associate will play a critical role in identifying and cultivating community partnerships, which is vital for the lab's outreach and participant recruitment efforts. This role requires active participation in lab community activities, facilitating the recruitment and enrollment of participants, and administering questionnaires and conducting interviews to gather necessary data. In addition to participant engagement, the Research Associate will be responsible for collecting, managing, post-processing, and analyzing data, which is crucial for the lab's research outcomes. The position also involves assisting with the preparation of conference abstracts, manuscripts, and grant proposals, contributing to the lab's academic output and funding opportunities. Administrative duties are also part of the role, including scheduling lab meetings, supporting student tasks, and ordering supplies to ensure the smooth operation of the lab. The Research Associate will also be tasked with setting up and operating laboratory equipment and searching and evaluating scientific literature to support ongoing research projects. The ideal candidate for this position will have flexible availability, including some weekends and evenings, to accommodate the scheduling needs of research participants. The MVD Lab prides itself on fostering an inclusive and respectful culture that values diverse perspectives and identities, and the new team member will be expected to engage with all stakeholders in a manner that aligns with these values.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and cultivating community partnerships (20%)
• Participating in lab community activities and facilitating recruitment and enrollment of participants (20%)
• Administering questionnaires and conducting interviews (20%)
• Collecting, managing, post-processing, and analyzing data (10%)
• Assisting with preparation of conference abstracts, manuscripts, and grant proposals (10%)
• Performing administrative duties including scheduling lab meetings, supporting student tasks, and ordering supplies (10%)
• Setting up and operating laboratory equipment (5%)
• Searching and evaluating scientific literature (5%)

Requirements

• Ability to communicate verbally (on the phone, via video call, or in person) with participants to schedule visits, administer assessments, and other similar tasks.
• Ability to help with application of sensors and other equipment on participants (e.g., kneeling, squatting, sitting on the floor, etc.)
• Ability to act as a spotter for participants during movement exercises.
• Ability to move laboratory equipment up to 50 lbs without assistance.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office and Google applications to create and modify documents, spreadsheets, forms, and calendar events.

Nice-to-haves

• Graduation from a college or university or an equivalent combination of education and experience; proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing Spanish; prior experience in the area of clinical or community research, or other experiences relevant to the autism community.

Benefits

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Maternity and parental leave
• University commitment to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities