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A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

The Bauer Research Group (https://www.kwbauer.sph.umich.edu/) in the Department of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Michigan School of Public Health seeks to hire one (1) full-time Research Assistant (RA) to support community-based research studies focused on understanding family influences on children's nutrition and growth. The RA will primarily be responsible for conducting study activities, including recruiting families, screening families for study eligibility, obtaining informed consent, conducting in-person data collection, coordinating participant compensation, conducting data reviews, and other study-related tasks.

The RA is expected to work collaboratively with team members to conduct study activities professionally, respectfully, and precisely. Successful candidates will be reliable, conscientious, organized, and able to work with minimal supervision.

Study visits may occur in our research lab on the Ann Arbor campus, the University of Michigan's Detroit Center (midtown Detroit), participants' homes, or at community locations within a 1-hour drive from Ann Arbor. The positions require flexibility according to families' schedules. This position therefore, requires moderate flexibility to work up to 3 evenings a week or on weekends. However, the RA will never be expected to work more than 40 hours/week.

The RA will be supervised by the Study Coordinator and is expected to contribute to a positive team environment, providing and receiving feedback to ensure that study processes are effective and efficient. We greatly value staff with a strong commitment to access, culture, and community for all members of our community. We offer a hybrid work environment that combines in-office and remote work options, if desired.

Strong protocols are in place to ensure that research staff and participants are protected from health and safety concerns.

Responsibilities*Complete data collection with families Work with the study coordinator to support participant recruitment and retention Perform data entry and management using REDCap Additional research activities as needed Required Qualifications*Bachelor's degree in psychology, public health, or related fieldExperience working with diverse populations of young children and familiesExperience working in or alongside a team conducting clinical and/or health researchAbility and willingness to work evenings and weekends in accordance with study needsAbility to travel to locations within one hour of Ann Arbor to conduct study visitsSuperb attention to detail and outstanding organizational skillsAbility to communicate clearly and build rapport with study participants and other team membersAbility to work well independently and as part of a teamModes 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 1-year term-limited position. It may be renewed for subsequent years contingent on performance and the availability of funding. Term-limited employees are not eligible for RIF benefits.

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. This job 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 employment opportunity employer.