Job Description

How to Apply

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.

Job Summary

The Michigan Alzheimer's Disease Center (MADC) is seeking a full-time Research Area Specialist Associate to support the Neuroimaging Core and join its dedicated research team. This position is based at the MADC in Ann Arbor, where staff parking is provided free of charge. Regular work hours are Monday - Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.

The MADC is an NIH-funded research center focused on conducting and supporting Alzheimer's disease and related dementia research. A key aim of the center's research is to work with underrepresented communities to address racial and ethnic disparities in Alzheimer?s disease and related dementias. The center also spans beyond research by promoting state-of-the-art care and wellness for individuals and families affected by dementia and increasing dementia awareness through education and outreach across the state.

 

We are seeking a positive, highly motivated, organized, and detail-oriented individual with excellent multi-tasking and record-keeping skills. The successful candidate will work closely with principal investigators, senior research staff, and other team members to contribute to a wide range of neuroimaging research projects. This role requires an independent, autonomous approach to assist with clinical research coordination and project management. As the scope and priorities of the research evolve, the responsibilities of this position may also adapt to meet new research needs.

Responsibilities*

Research Coordination & Project Management:

Participant Management:

Data Collection & Management:

Training & Staff Support:

Administrative & Regulatory Support:

Required Qualifications*

Desired Qualifications*

Modes of Work

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.

Additional Information

We highly value diversity and strongly encourage applications from individuals who are members of underrepresented groups in the health sciences. Candidates with experience working effectively in diverse communities, cultures, and with older adults are especially encouraged to apply.

Background Screening

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.

Application Deadline

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.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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