To apply for this job, please upload (combined into ONE PDF) a CV/resume, cover letter, and the names/contact information for 3 professional references. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline the skills and experience that directly relate to this position. All inquiries about the position should be emailed to Ann Mehringer (amehring@umich.edu).  

The Motivation Lab (Principal Investigator: Dr. David Conroy, PhD) in the School of Kinesiology is seeking a full-time Clinical Research Coordinator Associate. The Motivation Lab is a dynamic learning community founded in shared values of collaboration, competence, and creativity. Our goal is to move people to live healthier and happier lives. We develop, evaluate and refine evidence-based approaches, often delivered via wearable, connected and mobile technologies, to make health behavior change enjoyable and efficient. Our Clinical Research Coordinators are responsible for executing and revising a set of protocols for participant-facing and back-end clinical trial functions. The individual in this role will execute protocols developed by the Principal Investigator, work with study participants, and collaborate with the study team to ensure the development and implementation of consistent system standards. The successful candidate will be reliable, conscientious, organized, interpersonally-skilled, and able to work effectively under supervision.

(EF) = Essential Function

 Recruitment & Data Collection (EF; 35%)

• Executing daily study operations by recruiting and retaining participants
• Conducting outcome assessments per protocol
• Managing and maintaining subject and laboratory study data
• Troubleshooting and solving routine problems for participants to preserve the integrity of the studies

Clinical Trial Management & Administration (EF; 25%)    

• Supporting regulatory compliance by following institutional policies
• Assisting with the coordination of scheduling for studies and related procedures
• Assisting with lab operations, including safety measures and record keeping
• Processing participant compensation and assisting with basic purchasing

Trial Reporting (EF; 25%)

• Monitoring and reporting on study progress 

• Assisting with data collection for project reporting, including safety monitoring and reports to funders

   

   

Relationship Management (10%)

• Supporting internal and external communications
• Collaborating with clinical decision support teams and stakeholders to ensure consistent system standards

Other Duties as Assigned (5%)
 

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• A minimum of 1 year of related research coordination or equivalent experience is required.
• Experience with or interest in human subjects research
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Basic experience with spreadsheet or database management (Excel, REDCap)
• Basic descriptive statistics and data visualization using statistical software (e.g., R, SAS, SPSS)
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills for interacting with research participants and staff
• Proven ability to contribute to a positive workplace culture and demonstrate the school's core values.
   

• 2 years of related research coordination or equivalent experience.
• Experience with health behavior research using digital technology (wearables, mobile devices, internet)
• Experience with clinical trials focused on physical activity, water intake, or other healthy behaviors
• Basic familiarity with remote data capture software (e.g. REDCap, Qualtrics)
• Interest in behavior change techniques
• Basic proficiency in statistical software (e.g. R, SAS, SPSS)
• Comfort level with AI tools
   

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Maternity and parental leave
• University commitment to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities
   

The work requires, or the supervisor approves a fully onsite presence. Onsite is defined as a designated U-M owned or leased work location within or outside of the State of Michigan.

This position is available starting immediately and is term-limited, funded for 12 months; the initial appointment may be extended depending on the availability of research funds and successful performance.  An offer may be extended outside the general salary range shared in this posting based on equity, experience, knowledge, and skills for this role. You are encouraged to discuss salary questions to honor understanding and transparency throughout the recruiting process. This is an onsite position, located at the School of Kinesiology Building on central U-M campus.

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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.