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

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.

The study, COMPASS (COmprehensive Mobile Precision Approach for Scalable Solutions in mental health treatment), is focused on the effects of wearable and mobile technology on mental health outcomes. The project's goals are to reduce the burden of depression and other mental health conditions via mobile technology-delivered interventions, as well as to accelerate recovery from mental illness by better matching pharmacological, psychological, and mobile-based treatments to patients. The Student Research Assistant will be exposed to the process and steps required for the implementation of clinical research design and methods.

Responsibilities*

The Student Research Assistant will be responsible for recruiting, screening, consenting, and enrolling research participants from multiple University of Michigan sites. The Student Research Assistant will provide support to participants around the multiple technological components of this study, including installing the study smartphone application(s), electronic consenting, and setup of wearable devices. The Student Research Assistant will support consenting, enrollment, and follow-up tasks as needed and requested by participants and the study team. The Student Research Assistant will work with the Study Coordinators to: 

1. organize and reach out to lists of participants that may be contacted for recruitment 
2. track and follow participants during a 12-month period after their initial enrollment 
3. enter and manage data 
4. conduct chart reviews as necessary 
5. prepare and send participant mailings
6. support the distribution of participant incentives
7. support the collection and organization of saliva DNA samples
8. provide customer support around participant usage of the study's technologies
9. perform other routine project tasks 

Required Qualifications*

• Evidence of course work or experience in Research Methods and clinical experience is preferred but not required.   
• Excellent organizational skills, professionalism, attention to detail, ability to work independently but also within a team, personable, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines are all a must. 
• The candidate must be able to work independently for extended periods while receiving feedback and guidance from study coordinators and faculty investigators.
• The candidate for this position must also be able to adhere to strict confidentiality guidelines, demonstrate a strong ability to establish rapport with participants, and demonstrate a strong ability to keep accurate and detailed records of all study procedures.

Desired Qualifications*

• The job will require flexibility in order to meet project deadlines and goals; therefore, a strong ability to problem-solve is highly desired.
• Experience using MS Excel, Qualtrics, RedCap, and/or Microsoft Access are preferred. 
• Previous experience conducting health-related research or with mental health populations is preferred but not required.

Work Schedule

Weekdays/Weekends

Work Locations

Arbor Lakes

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.

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.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.