Responsibilities*

The School of Nursing at the University of Michigan is seeking an experienced, positive, highly motivated, and organized person to work with a growing research team who also commits to contributing to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for all members of our community. The Research Assisstant will work with the principal investigator and other research team members to efficiently carry out various qualitative and quantitative data tasks, including data collection, database management, basic data analsis, and other general research duties related to project operations. This position is expected to work independently and with other research team members. The position would involve work related to research on disasters and preparedness among vulnerable populations, specifically wildfire smoke preparedness in Western United States nursing homes.

Job Duties

• Call adult day program centers to administer telephone surveys.
• Assist with general data-related activities, including organizing and managing project databases; creating electronic surveys; performing data cleaning and creating databases from electronic survey data.
• Assist with qualitative data research acitivites, including transcribing, coding, and analyzing qualitative data.
• Assist with the recruitment and enrollment of participants, track study participants, and monitor completion of data collection.
• Assist with literature, searches, reviews and writing sections of working papers.
• Perform additional research duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications*

• Previous experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Data management experience and experience with data analysis.
• Experience with Qualtrics and other survey data collection tools.
• Experience using Zotero reference management software.
• Interest in working in disaster research.
• Background/experience in implementation research.

Desired Qualifications*

• Coursework in public health, nursing, environmental sciences, sociology, pshychology, social work, or related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to manage time, organize and complete multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to be self-directed and work independently within a team of researchers.
• Strong computer skills and interest in learning and training in new software are critical.

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.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

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