RESEARCH ASST I (TEMP)

at  University of Michigan

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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS*

Educational qualification

• Bachelor’s degree, graduate student or master’s degree in public health, psychology, sociology or related field.
• Prior health-related or research experience with demonstrated interest in qualitative work.
• Experience working on qualitative projects and project management.

Technical Skills

• Experience with MS Office Suite, Qualtrics, and REDCap.
• Experience in qualitative data analysis, preferably using Dedoose and/or Nvivo.
• Familiarity with EndNote, Mendeley, or Zotero as reference management softwarer applications.

Interpersonal Skills

• Good verbal and written communication skills; high attention to detail; demonstrated proactive behavior and is solution-focused.
• Organized, effective, and timely communication with the study team and others via email and/or phone.
• Ability and commitment to working in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS*

• Experience in qualitative data coding, use of coding software similar to Dedoose or Nvivo, and medical or scientific writing through first or co-authored publications are strongly desired.
• PEERRS or CITI Human Subjects’ Protection Certification.
• Working knowledge of University of Michigan Policies and Procedures.

The CHIPPER (Clinic-based HIV Identification and Prevention Project using Electronic Resources) team within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is seeking a Research Assistant with qualitative data analysis and project management skills. The Research Assistant will assist the project and study team in:

• Coding and analysis of qualitative data, such as transcripts of audio-recorded in-depth interviews and focus group discussions using a qualitative data analysis software.
• Managing the data analysis activities by actively monitoring coding assignments, completion status, follow-ups, and troubleshooting issues.
• Performing literature reviews.
• Assisting in the preparation of manuscript drafts for peer-reviewed journals.
• Other CHIPPER or project tasks as assigned

The CHIPPER (Clinic-based HIV Identification and Prevention Project using Electronic Resources) team within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is seeking a Research Assistant with qualitative data analysis and project management skills. The Research Assistant will assist the project and study team in:

• Coding and analysis of qualitative data, such as transcripts of audio-recorded in-depth interviews and focus group discussions using a qualitative data analysis software.
• Managing the data analysis activities by actively monitoring coding assignments, completion status, follow-ups, and troubleshooting issues.
• Performing literature reviews.
• Assisting in the preparation of manuscript drafts for peer-reviewed journals.
• Other CHIPPER or project tasks as assigned.