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.

The Michigan Institute for Clinical & Health Research (MICHR) is the home of the University of Michigan's Clinical and Translational Science Award from the National Institutes of Health. MICHR is part of a national, collaborative consortium that is focused on delivering more treatments to all people more quickly by advancing clinical and translational science (CTS). The field of CTS aims to build an evidence base of scientific and operational approaches that improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and impact of translational research across a range of diseases and conditions. MICHR has the unique charge of examining the translational research ecosystem at a systems level to determine where common pitfalls exist; developing novel solutions to these challenges; demonstrating their effectiveness; and disseminating improvements widely. MICHR is a dynamic organization that serves as a hub of innovation and experimentation to advance research in the science of translation and accelerate the realization of interventions that improve human health.

MICHR is seeking a Team Science Specialist to develop, deliver and evaluate team science interventions, including facilitated experiences, trainings, tools, and resources, that are designed to enhance the productivity of cross-disciplinary research teams. These interventions will complement others within MICHR?s Interdisciplinary Research & Team Science Program portfolio that aim to elevate team functioning and research success. The Team Science Specialist should have significant experience working with research teams, expertise in evaluating the effectiveness of initiatives or interventions, and possess a spirit of curiosity, experimentation, and flexibility. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, engaging effectively with peers in their own program and across MICHR, while demonstrating initiative and taking ownership of projects. MICHR is a dynamic and fast-paced organization, and the Team Science Specialist should be prepared to engage deeply with new content, ideas, and opportunities on a consistent basis.

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

• Foster the creation and advancement of cross-disciplinary research teams by designing and delivering an array of team science interventions, such as facilitated experiences, workshops, programs and training.
• Use and support an array of strategies, such as literature reviews, landscape assessments, and qualitative and quantitative needs assessments, to better understand the challenges faced by research teams and to design and test potential solutions.
• Work collaboratively with research teams to understand their vision and goals, stage of formation, and desired outcomes and tailor interventions appropriately. Establish roadmaps for research teams, ensuring that interventions are delivered in an iterative and progressive manner. 
• Work with research teams to leverage intervention outcomes, develop long-range plans, and build effective and productive teams.
• Collaborate to develop robust metrics and evaluation plans for interventions and use evaluation data to continually improve interventions. 
• Conduct initial and ongoing assessment of intervention outcomes using various assessment techniques.
• Develop and implement assessment approaches to track and compare the effectiveness of diverse interventions within a unified framework.
• When appropriate, embed research questions with appropriate study design to advance the science of team science and the field of translational science. 
• Foster diverse participation and perspectives on research teams, such as inclusion of community partners, patient advisors/advocates, and those from vastly different disciplines, through collaborative connections.
• Participate in dissemination of best practices and lessons learned through publications and conference presentations.

• Master's degree in social sciences, public health, biomedical research or a related field
• Experience working collaboratively with research teams of varying sizes
• Experience collaborating to deliver services, assessments, and/or research
• Robust facilitation experience
• Understanding of design thinking methods and their utility in advancing team-based efforts
• Experience in evaluating interventions, initiatives, and/or programs
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to engage and train teams in both in-person and virtual formats
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Willingness to occasionally work unconventional hours to meet deadlines

• PhD in social sciences, public health, biomedical research or a related field
• Experience with mixed methods research
• Experience using design thinking and/or human-centered design methods in creating team science interventions
• Evidence of contributions to the science of team science field

Day Shift

North Campus Research Complex, Ann Arbor, MI  

Note: this position is hybrid, with occasional travel to Ann Arbor, MI required.

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.

This is a 3-year term-limited hybrid position with the possibility of becoming permanent based on need, available funding, and candidate performance. This position requires at least 2 in-person days at our office on the U-M Ann Arbor Central Campus. At the end of the stated term, your appointment will terminate and 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.

Under FLSA, this is the exempt job classification for this title. Incumbents in this position must meet the full criteria for exempt status: salary level, salary basis, and duties tests.

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.

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.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.