Research Area Specialist Inter / Associate

Research Area Specialist Inter / Associate

Job summary : A study team in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of General Medicine seeks a full-time Research Area Specialist Intermediate to support the conduct of a randomized controlled trial at Michigan Medicine. The study will examine the effectiveness of a novel Weight Navigation Program that draws on principles of team-based, collaborative care and population health management to enhance primary care patients' access to weight-loss treatment options through weight-focused consultation visits with obesity medicine experts. This is a full-time hybrid position, with the majority of work completed remotely. Occasional in-person meetings and tasks may be required at the North Campus Research Complex (NCRC) in Ann Arbor. Some evening and weekend hours may be required to connect with study participants.

Responsibilities

• Project Coordination and administration : Draft study Standard Operating Procedures; prepare select documents for Institutional Review Board applications; coordinate collection of outcome data from study participants; process disbursement and tracking of financial incentives to study participants; coordinate intervention delivery; perform quantitative data quality control; assist with manuscripts, reports, posters, and PowerPoint slide preparation.
• Interaction with research participants : Draft participant-facing materials; conduct recruitment and tracking of study participants; conduct remote 1 : 1 informed consent sessions with participants; lead efforts to optimize retention; conduct outreach regarding weight loss efforts to participants randomized to the intervention.
• Qualitative data collection and analysis : Conduct semi-structured telephone interviews; code and analyze data from semi-structured interviews.

Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree in a related field with at least 5 years of relevant experience OR a Master's degree in a related field (e.g., Public Health, Social Work) with at least 4 years of relevant experience.

A Bachelor's degree in a related field with at least 3 years of relevant experience OR a Master's degree in a related field (e.g., Public Health, Social Work) with at least 1 year of relevant experience.

Ability to work with minimal direction and supervision; strong communication skills (in-person, telephone, and email); excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines; superb interpersonal skills; excellent writing skills; strong work ethic and problem-solving orientation; adaptability to change; ability to work well independently and collaboratively; proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

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Modes of Work

Positions are eligible for hybrid or mobile / remote work mode at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually and may change at any time, for any reason, during the course of employment.

Other Statements

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

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. 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. The posting describes a minimum seven-day posting period with review beginning as early as the eighth day; postings may be removed or filled earlier or later.

U-M EEO Statement : The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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Dearborn Heights, MI

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