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.

The University of Michigan, Department of Neurosurgery is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Research Assistant to the study of hemorrhagic stroke and neurosurgical diseases.  This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in clinical research while contributing to meaningful advances in Neurosurgery.

• Assist with the design and implementation of research protocols under the supervisor of the principal investigator.

• Maintain accurate and organized records of all research activities, including data entry and database management.

• Assist with data analysis using statistical software and contribute to the preparation of reports, abstracts and manuscripts.

• Coordinate and schedule study-related activities and follow-ups with participants and clinical staff.

• Participate in regular team meetings to discuss progress, challenges, and upcoming tasks.

• Bachelor's degree in related field (e.g., biology neuroscience, psychology, biomedical engineering, public health).

• Prior research experience, particularly in a clinical setting, is preferred.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and familiarity with data analysis software (e.g. SPSS, R) is desirable.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a research team.

• Commitment to upholding ethical standards and confidentiality requirements.

• Basic understanding of statistical methods and research design.

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?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

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.

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 any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.