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Job Summary

Dr. Erica Twardzik in the University of Michigan School of Kinesiology, is seeking a full-time Research Specialist to join her team. The Center For Inclusive Mobility Environments (CIME) integrates multiple data sources to study how environments affect mobility among people with disabilities to inform policies that increase participation and inclusion within society. The Research Specialist will play an important role in research development and implementation, data collection and organization, and data analysis, particularly in the context of causal inference in epidemiological research. The position is ideally suited for someone who has experience with data collection, organization, and analysis, and is interested in deepening these skills.

Why Work at Michigan?

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

Generous time offA retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vestingMany choices for comprehensive health insuranceLife insuranceLong-term disability coverageFlexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expensesMaternity and parental leaveUniversity commitment to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities
 Responsibilities*

Essential Functions are noted with an "EF"

Primary responsibilities will include:

Facilitate team meetings (create meeting agendas, organize meeting minutes) and track progression of project specific timelines (10%) EFDevelop project schedules and determine resources needed to meet deadlines (10%) EFSupervise and assist student research team members by monitoring their progress on assigned tasks (10%) EFUtilize software tools and programming languages (e.g., R, STATA) for data analysis tasks (30%) EF

Additional responsibilities will include:

Organize, prioritize, and communicate status of work and projects (5%)Assist with IRB regulatory management and maintain research protocols and data consistent with IRB standards (10%)Conduct data analysis, including statistical analyses relevant to causal inference in epidemiologic research. (15%)Contribute to the development of project reports and presentations (10%)Other duties as assigned
 Required Qualifications*Master's degree in social sciences, biological sciences, or related fieldsTwo or more years of related project management experience in a research / lab settingMust be proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)Proven success with contributing to a positive workplace culture, and ability to consistently demonstrate our school's core values.
 Desired Qualifications*Five or more years of related project management experience in a research / lab setting Supervisory experienceAt least one-year experience with IRB application submissions and amendmentsExperience with technical writingExperience managing multiple large databasesKnowledge of causal inference methodologies in epidemiologic research.Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., R, Python, or STATA) for data analysis.
 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.

Additional Information

This is a term-limited appointment, funded for 1 year; the initial appointment may be extended depending on the availability of research funds and successful performance. The salary range for this position is $47,000 - $55,000, commensurate with education and experience, and eligibility to participate in the school's 2026 merit program. An offer may be extended outside the general salary range shared in this posting based on equity, experience, knowledge, and skills for this role. You are encouraged to discuss salary questions to honor understanding and transparency throughout the recruiting process.

This is an onsite position, with the potential to transition to hybrid/remote work after initial familiarization with lab procedures, space, and equipment. Candidates interested in hybrid/remote work should indicate this to the hiring manager during the recruiting process.

Required Competencies

Demonstrated organizational and time management skillsMust possess excellent communication and interpersonal skillsDemonstrated capacity to take initiative and work collaborativelyDemonstrated ability to facilitate research team meetings
 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 will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

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

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The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.