• Research Lab Specialist Inter

    University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI)


    Research Lab Specialist Inter

    Job Summary

    The Aging and Auditory Perception Lab (A2P Lab) is seeking a research lab specialist to study mechanisms of auditory perception across the adult lifespan. The primary responsibility is to assist with research projects related to sound neural encoding and perception in people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) who are positive for biomarkers of Alzheimer's Disease (AD).

    Responsibilities*

    Duties include recruitment, data collection, and data analysis, as well as communicating study results to scientific audiences and writing manuscripts for publication. The candidate will be expected to supervise research assistants and other support personnel in experimental procedures and use of lab equipment, as well as lead the coordination of recruitment of participants through the Michigan Alzheimer's Disease Research Center. They will also be expected to provide significant input in the design and implementation of experiments, as well as coordinate the processing and analysis of data. Job candidates should have a strong interest in understanding mechanisms of sound encoding in healthy aging. Further duties include maintenance of lab equipment and other general tasks that come with being part of an active research lab. The A2P Lab is part of the Kresge Hearing Research Institute (KHRI) at the University of Michigan (U-M), Ann Arbor. The research lab specialist will participate in a highly collaborative environment within and outside of the KHRI at U-M, with the potential for strong ties with the neuroscience and clinical audiology departments at U-M as well as the Michigan Alzheimer's Disease Center (https://medresearch.umich.edu/labs-departments/centers/madc) .KHRI and the broader neuroscience community at U-M provide a world-class research environment. The A2P Lab believes that a supportive and diverse lab environment is key to promoting individual and team success.

    Required Qualifications*

    + Master's degree in Neuroscience, Psychology, Biomedical Engineering, Speech-Language Hearing Sciences, or a related field.

    + At least 5 years of work experience in neuroscience research or related field.

    + Prior experience with EEG data collection and analysis.

    + Self-motivated with a strong interest in auditory neuroscience and/or psychoacoustics.

    Desired Qualifications*

    + Strong programming skills in MATLAB or other scientific computing language.

    + Desire to continue to develop data analysis and scientific writing skills.

    + Prior experience with patient populations and clinical data collection.

     

    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 not a remote position; it will be onsite work only.

     

    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.

     

    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 any time 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

     

    269380

     

    Working Title

     

    Research Lab Specialist Inter

     

    Job Title

     

    Research Lab Specialist Inter

     

    Work Location

     

    Ann Arbor Campus

     

    Ann Arbor, MI

     

    Modes of Work

     

    Onsite

     

    Full/Part Time

     

    Full-Time

     

    Regular/Temporary

     

    Regular

     

    FLSA Status

     

    Exempt

     

    Organizational Group

     

    Medical School

     

    Department

     

    MM Kresge Hearing Research Ins

     

    Posting Begin/End Date

     

    10/03/2025 - 10/10/2025

     

    Career Interest

     

    Research