Research Area Specialist Intermediate

Research Area Specialist Intermediate

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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.

Mission Statement

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.

Job Summary

A research team in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of General Medicine seeks a full-time Research Area Specialist Intermediate to serve as Research Coordinator for a federally funded randomized controlled trial evaluatingSave with Care, a digital intervention designed to help adults with type 2 diabetes enrolled in high-deductible health plans better manage their health care and out-of-pocket costs.

The Research Coordinator will work closely with the Principal Investigator, Project Manager, Research Associate, co-investigators, and other members of the multidisciplinary research team. This individual will have primary responsibility for coordinating day-to-day implementation of the study, including development of study materials and procedures, participant recruitment and enrollment, data collection, participant tracking and retention, intervention implementation, and qualitative data analysis.

This department follows a remote-first work policy. Shared work and meeting space at the North Campus Research Complex (NCRC) is available as needed. The position offers a flexible, hybrid schedule, with remote work supported and encouraged when appropriate. Occasional on-site meetings and other in-person work will be required.

Responsibilities*

Project Coordination and Study Implementation

• Coordinate day-to-day implementation of study activities in collaboration with the Project Manager, Principal Investigator, and research team.

• Lead development and refinement of study procedures, recruitment and participant-facing materials, intervention materials, and other project documentation.

• Coordinate implementation and user-centered refinement of the Save with Care intervention.

• Develop and maintain study procedures and workflows to support consistent implementation of the research protocol.

• Coordinate activities and communication among research team members and external collaborators.

• Monitor study progress, identify and troubleshoot implementation issues, and escalate issues to the Project Manager or Principal Investigator as appropriate.

• Assist with preparation of study reports, presentations, manuscripts, and other dissemination products.

Participant Recruitment, Enrollment, and Retention

• Lead and coordinate recruitment and enrollment of study participants.

• Oversee participant screening, informed consent, and enrollment activities and conduct these activities as needed.

• Coordinate participant tracking, follow-up, and completion of study activities.

• Lead efforts to support participant retention throughout the study.

• Coordinate participant incentives and related participant study processes.

Data Collection and Qualitative Research

• Coordinate collection of study data and participant assessments.

• Monitor study activities and research documentation for completeness and adherence to established study procedures.

• Maintain study tracking systems and oversee timely completion of participant research activities.

• Conduct qualitative analysis of data from semi-structured interviews, including coding and interpretation of qualitative data.

• Work with the Project Manager, Principal Investigator, and research team to interpret and summarize qualitative findings and contribute to reports, presentations, manuscripts, and other research products.

Required Qualifications*

• Masters degree in Public Health, Social Work, Psychology, Health Sciences, or another field directly related to the research.

• At least 4 years of relevant research experience.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and consistently meet project deadlines.

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and adaptability to changing project needs.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision and effectively both independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary research team.

Desired Qualifications*

• Experience coordinating research projects or major components of research studies.

• Experience working with research participants.

• Experience coordinating randomized controlled trials or behavioral intervention research.

• Experience recruiting, consenting, and retaining human research participants.

• Experience with digital health or remotely delivered behavioral interventions.

• Experience with qualitative research, including coding and analysis of qualitative data.

• Experience with REDCap or similar research data collection systems.

• Experience conducting research related to chronic disease, health care access, or health services.

• Experience with University of Michigan human-subjects research processes.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day

• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

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 thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

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 any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

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.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

284725

Working Title

Research Area Specialist Intermediate

Job Title

Research Area Specialist Inter

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Hybrid

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Medical School

Department

MM Int Med-General Medicine

Posting Begin/End Date

10/22/2026 - 11/05/2026

Career Interest

Research

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