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Study Coordinator (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

The omHealth Lab, within the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Michigan, is seeking a Study Coordinator for a new project designing mobile health tools to support emotion regulation skills training to promote physical and emotional wellbeing. In conducting this project, we hope to provide better understanding of the affective, cognitive, and neural mechanisms underlying normative and disordered emotion regulation. The study uses clinical interviews and questionnaires, cognitive testing, and smartphone and wearable based measures to assess emotionally evocative moments that arise in daily life assessment. This position is ideal position for someone interested in pursuing graduate school in a related field (clinical psychology, neuroscience, psychiatry).

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*

Day to day responsibilities will include:

+ Participant recruitment (via the community, UMHealthResearch, UM inpatient psychiatry, existing research registries).

+ Perform diagnostic screens, obtain informed consent, and schedule potential research participants.

+ Coordinate study visits, study compliance, and day-to-day operation of the project.

+ Collect data and perform basic quality assurance and pre-processing of data.

+ Assess mood and cognitive functioning in participants using standardized questionnaires, diagnostic interviews, and neuropsychological assessments. Set up of mobile and wearable applications on smartphones.

+ Assist in preparation of IRB applications, progress reports, and continuing reviews.

+ Create and manage study materials (Standard Operating Procedures, recruitment materials, etc.).

Required Qualifications*

+ Bachelor's Degree in a related field

+ One or more years of experience in a mental health, research, or other related field.

Desired Qualifications*

+ Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

+ Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

+ Quick thinking, problem-solving skills, and the ability to change tasks quickly and frequently.

+ Familiarity with programming (e.g. Python R Studio, etc.) is a plus.

Work Schedule

Full time, Monday - Friday.

Work Locations

Ann Arbor, MI

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 is a one-year term limited position** , with the opportunity for renewal contingent on the continued availability of funds. At the end of the stated term, the appointment will terminate, and you 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

263653

Working Title

Study Coordinator (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 Psychiatry-ASAP

Posting Begin/End Date

5/15/2025 - 6/01/2025

Career Interest

Research