
Research Associate
Job Description
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 CHOICE Lab at Michigan Medicine is seeking an outgoing, energetic, empathic, and driven research associate to join a large randomized clinical trail of an incentive-based menthol cigarette smoking cessation intervention. The goal of the study is to test ways to help people who smoke menthol cigarettes to help aid in cessation. The program is expected to deliver real-world data on comparing incentive-based interventions with, and in addition to, state-run Quitlines among people who smoke menthol cigarettes.
The successful candidate must be well read, organized, and able to multitask; be an independent thinker and team player, with strong interpersonal and communication skills. This role will include a lot of collaboration across team members, a willingness to jump in on a variety of projects, and help out where needed.
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?
Responsibilities*
Required Qualifications*
Work Schedule
Work schedule is generally Monday through Friday 9 AM - 5 PM, with flexibility to work evening and weekends if needed. Exact times/schedule will vary depending on study phase and project needs, along with the employee's preferences.
Work Locations
This is a hybrid position located in Ann Arbor, MI. Work will occur both remotely and in person and will require some travel within Michigan to meet with various stakeholders and present on our work.
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 the work modes.
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.
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