• Research Technician Associate

    University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI)


    Research Technician Associate

    How to Apply

    A detailed cover letter is required for consideration when applying for this position and should be uploaded via the UM Careers website as the first page(s) of a single, electronic document of application materials that also includes your CV or resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline your skills and experience that directly relate to the duties described below. Please arrange to have two letters of recommendation sent to: [email protected] ?

    Job Summary

    The Social Minds Lab, directed by Prof. Felix Warneken, and the Cognitive Evolution Group, directed by Dr. Alexandra Rosati, are hiring a full-time Research Technician Associate to work in both labs on research projects in developmental and comparative psychology (75% Social Minds Lab, 25% Cognitive Evolution Group). Responsibilities include but are not limited to: child and adult participant recruitment and scheduling on site; testing human participants in the lab, museums, and online; testing primates at off-campus research sites; using advanced video coding technology; managing animal and human subject ethics protocols; and active participation in research with children, adults, and nonhuman primates. The position also requires supervising undergraduate assistants in research and working closely with graduate students and postdocs. For more information on the two labs, located in a joint research space on campus, please visit this website: https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/warneken/ and https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/cognitive-evolution/

     

    Mission Statement

     

    The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

     

    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 off, including vacation time, sick time, holiday and season days

    + 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

    In addition, LSA offers:

    + Strong commitment to work/life balance

    + Flexible work arrangements with respect to campus stakeholder needs

    + Enhanced tuition support programs for LSA courses

     

    As one of the worlds great liberal arts colleges, LSA pushes the boundaries of what is understood about the human experience and the natural world, and we foster the next generation of rigorous and empathetic thinkers, creators, and contributors to the state of Michigan, the nation, and the world.

     

    To learn more about LSA's Mission, Vision and Values, please visit lsa.umich.edu/strategicvision.

     

    Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care - that's the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. It's adding a purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.

    Responsibilities*

    + Active research, preparing and running child and adult studies

    + Assisting in nonhuman-primate research and data collection in field contexts

    + Using video coding technology according to established lab protocols to score human or nonhuman-primate behavior

    + Administratively managing animal and human subjects research ethics protocols (IACUC and IRB) by adding new researchers/students to approved protocols

    + Supervising/training new lab members, including undergraduate Assistants in Research, on research and coding protocols in the lab

    + Building and maintaining infrastructure, recruitment of families; maintaining a child database; maintaining a primate database; communications with other labs

    + Working as an assistant according to established research protocols with students, postdoctoral researchers, or the PI at several national and international primate field sites

    Required Qualifications*

    + High school diploma or Associate's degree

    + At least 1 year of research experience

    + Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills

    + Some experience conducting behavioral research with children or animals

    Desired Qualifications*

    + Bachelors degree in Psychology, Anthropology, Biology, or a related field

    + Ability to use or learn essential software for research, including statistical software, Microsoft Office, the behavioral coding software INTERACT, and the data management software FileMakerPro, and video editing.

    + Experience working with parents and children.

    + Experience with animal cognition research or observational/behavioral research, including in field conditions

     

    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

     

    The salary range is $31,200 to $33,000. Please note a higher salary may be possible for well-qualified applicants.. This is a 12-month term-limited position with the possibility of renewal. The anticipated start date is June 2025. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

     

    Questions about this position can be directed to [email protected]

     

    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 are 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.

     

    U-M EEO Statement

     

    The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

     

    Job Detail

     

    Job Opening ID

     

    262411

     

    Working Title

     

    Research Technician Associate

     

    Job Title

     

    Research Technician Associate

     

    Work Location

     

    Ann Arbor Campus

     

    Ann Arbor, MI

     

    Modes of Work

     

    Onsite

     

    Full/Part Time

     

    Full-Time

     

    Regular/Temporary

     

    Regular

     

    FLSA Status

     

    Nonexempt

     

    Organizational Group

     

    College Of Lsa

     

    Department

     

    LSA Psychology

     

    Posting Begin/End Date

     

    4/15/2025 - 5/09/2025

     

    Salary

     

    $31,200.00 - $33,000.00

     

    Career Interest

     

    Research