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Research Specialist (Term Limited)

How to Apply

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

This posting is for a full-time Research Specialist who will work on neuroimaging research data. The successful candidate will work with the principal investigators and other members of the research team at the University of Michigan.

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 30,000 employees 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.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

+ Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day

+ 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Responsibilities*

+ Transfer, organize, conduct quality control, process, and analyze neuroimaging data (80%)

+ Other duties associated with study requirements (15%)

+ Training on PEERRS, HIPAA, and other training as necessary for the position (50%)

Required Qualifications*

+ Bachelor's degree in a computer science, neuroscience or related field

+ minimum 1 year of experience in a related field.

+ Strong computer management and programming skills.

+ Proficiency with MATLAB and Unix/Linux programming is required with demonstrated ability to be able to understand computer programming languages and write simple scripts and functions.

+ Demonstrated ability to work independently and part of a team.

Desired Qualifications*

+ Prior experience with brain imaging, particularly magnetic resonance imaging and/or brain imaging data analysis software(SPM,AFNI, etc).

+ Strong Programming skills (shell scripting, VBA, SQL, Python).

+ Experience in Data Management using SPSS and Access and/or other database management tools. Knowledge of relational database design is desired.

+ Interpersonal and communication skills are very important for this position.

Work Schedule

This is a full time, Monday - Friday, 9AM - 5 PM position.

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 thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

Additional Information

**This will be a 1 year, term-limited appointment** with the possibility of extension. At the end of the stated term, your appointment will terminate, and will not be eligible for Reduction-in-Force (RIF) benefits. This term-limited appointment does not create a contract or guarantee of employment for any period of time as you will remain subject to disciplinary or other performance measures, up to and including termination, at the will of the University in accordance with existing University policy and standards for employee performance and conduct.

Background Screening

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.

In addition to the screenings indicated above under Michigan law, a criminal history check including fingerprinting is required as a condition of transfer or employment for this position.

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.

E-Verify

The University of Michigan participates with the federal EVerify system. Individuals hired into positions that are funded by a federal contract with the FAR EVerify clause must have their identity and work eligibility confirmed by the EVerify system. This position is identified as a position that may include the EVerify requirement.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

272274

Working Title

Research Specialist (Term Limited)

Job Title

Research Area Specialist Assoc

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Hybrid

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Medical School

Department

MM Psych Substance Abuse

Posting Begin/End Date

12/22/2025 - 1/05/2026

Career Interest

Research