To be considered for this position, candidates must attach a cover letter as the first page of your updated resume. The cover letter should describe your specific interest in this position and provide a writing sample (such as a paper you wrote for a class).

The University of Michigan-Flint Public Health & Health Sciences department is seeking an undergraduate student as a Research Assistant I (Temporary).  This student will join the research team which consists of faculty, undergraduate and graduate students.  The undergraduate student researcher will help conduct research to understand adolescents' perspectives on improving telehealth (remote care such as video and telephone healthcare visits).   This study is sponsored by the Frances Thompson Fellowship and you will work directly with a Public Health & Health Sciences faculty member.

This position is from December 2025 through June 2026 for approximately 5-10 hours per week, mostly virtual work with some in-person tasks.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct literature reviews to develop expertise in the area of telehealth
• Participate in mock interviews to prepare for the actual interviews
• Schedule, conduct, and take notes during the interviews; most interviews will be virtual (video interviews) and conducted with at least one other researcher
• Engage in writing summaries
• Serve as a co-author of presentations
• Be trained on, and assist in, analyzing qualitative and quantitative data including with Dedoose and SPSS
• Attend workshops on qualitative research
• Present research findings at local conference(s)
• Potential to present at a National conference
• Travel to/from pediatrician offices (mileage reimbursement at University stipulated rate), to recruit pediatricians, place flyers and recruit adolescents

• Current enrolled University of Michigan-Flint undergraduate student in good standing 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Passionate about conducting research to improve telehealth for adolescents and pediatrics
• Ability to travel to/from pediatrician offices with reliable transportation
• Available at least 5-10 hours per week

• Prior research experience is preferred, but not required (training provided for the student)
• Familiarity with Qualtrics and Dedoose, but not required
• Experience with quantitative data analysis software such as SPSS and Microsoft Excel
• Must have the ability to work independently on projects
• Demonstrate the ability to respect confidentiality

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The work requirements allow both onsite and offsite work and an employee has an expected recurring onsite presence.  On occasion, the employee may be required, and must be available to work. on site more frequently if necessitated by unit leadership or their designee and/or the job requirements.

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.

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.

Temporary job openings are posted for a minimum of three calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the fourth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.