A detailed cover letter is required for consideration when applying for this position and should be uploaded via the UM Careers website as the first page(s) of a single, electronic document of application materials that also includes your CV or resume (with references included). The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline your skills and experience that directly relate to the duties described below. It should also confirm your interest in fully in-person work (no remote option) located at the University of Michigan Institute for Social Research.

The Research Technician Intermediate (Research Project Coordinator) will work with the Principal Investigator (Dr. Lizbeth Benson) to assist in coordination of the day-to-day operations of research projects within the Data Science for Dynamic Intervention Decision-Making Center, Survey Research Center (SRC) and Institute for Social Research (ISR) at the University of Michigan.

Responsibilities include coordination various research activities, supervising, training and scheduling research assistants, scheduling participants, overseeing and contributing to data collection and data management, ensuring research compliance and preparing progress reports. This role involves strong project coordination and team communication skills and requires close interaction with research assistances, participants, and the Principal Investigator. 

Key research projects currently pertain to optimizing personalized feedback data visualizations for interventions in domains including smoking cessation, and emotion regulation skills in the transition to parenthood.

Candidates must be able to start in-person, within 2 weeks of the job offer.* 

• Coordinate day-to-day operations for research studies, working in-person only at the Institute for Social Research

• Develop and track project progress, schedules and deliverables to ensure timely completion of research milestones across multiple studies

• Organize lab meetings and prepare progress reports and meeting agendas for PI

• Train, supervise, and support undergraduate research assistants

• Manage IRB submissions and ensure ongoing compliance with human subjects research protocols

• Oversee participant recruitment, scheduling, and data collection(including interviews, co-design sessions, and ecological momentary assessment protocols)

• Organize, maintain, and aid in the development of study materials, protocols, and research documentation

• Manage data workflows, including data cleaning and coding 

• Contribute to manuscripts, presentations, and grant proposals

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Psychology, Information, Public Health, or a related field

• At least 2 years of prior research experience in a behavioral science lab or equivalent experience

• Flexibility in schedule, including weekdays, evenings and weekends as needed for data collection

• Exceptional organizational skills, communication skills and attention to detail

• Prior experience with research compliance (e.g., IRB) 

• Experience with data collection 

• Ability to work with human study participants

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, and to effectively incorporate feedback

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Computer skills, Microsoft word, PowerPoint, excel

• Experience training, supervising, or mentoring research assistants or team members

• Experience managing or coordinating research projects or teams

• Experience designing or evaluating mobile health (mHealth) or digital behavior change interventions

• Familiarity with just-in-time adaptive interventions (JITAIs) and intensive longitudinal data (e.g., ecological momentary assessments)

• Knowledge of persuasive technology frameworks

• Proficiency in the R statistical platform

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 job will typically occur onsite in Ann Arbor, MI. during standard business hours (9am-5pm), applicants must also be available weekdays, evenings, and weekends on an as needed basis for data collection. 

The Institute for Social Research (ISR) at the University of Michigan seeks to create a community of respect and authentic collaboration by recruiting and retaining individuals that represent a variety of voices as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the university, and to ground our research in varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.

This is an in-person position, located at the Institute for Social Research in Ann Arbor, MI. 

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.

Institute for Social Research job openings are posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. 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 Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.