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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 bringing more treatments to all patients 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 Research Assistant to support our Patient Partners Program. 

MICHR?s Patient Partners Program was founded to advance the integration of patient partners into study teams and research leadership with the goal of accelerating innovation and translational science, increasing the relevance of research findings, and improving health outcomes and patient empowerment.

The MICHR Patient Partners Program is comprised of a team of faculty members, staff, and other patient partners who want to learn more about patient partner engagement in health research. To help figure out how best to involve patients as research partners we're conducting two types of studies: qualitative interviews and focus groups and large quantitative mailed surveys. Support is needed for both the qualitative data analysis and quantitative survey studies. 

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.

• Assist with coding qualitative interview and focus group data using coding and thematic analysis
• Assist in the development of a codebook, identifying codes, and additional analysis tasks. 
• Maintain databases to organize qualitative data.
• Help prepare reports to summarize findings and recommendations.
• Perform accurate survey data entry into REDcap database platform.
• Verify and validate data for completeness and accuracy.
• Assist with data management including maintaining survey tracking files. 
• Compile and summarize data for reports and presentations.
• Assist with any additional administrative tasks such as postcard and survey reminder mailings.
• Other study related tasks as assigned. 

• Basic understanding of research. 
• Knowledge on how to plan, organize and conduct research.

• Bachelor?s degree in social sciences, health, or another related field. 
• Experience analyzing qualitative data for a research study. 
• Experience writing results from data collected and analyzed.

Day Shift, 15-20 hours per week. 

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.

MICHR DEIA Statement: 

MICHR is firmly committed to advancing Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and belonging, which are core values at the Office of Research. Our community supports recruiting and cultivating a diverse workforce, as it reflects our commitment to serving the diverse people of Michigan. We strive to create a work culture where every team member feels respected, valued, and safe.

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.

University of Michigan Health System 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.

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 opportunity/affirmative action employer.