Job Description

How to Apply

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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.


Although the posting end date may indicate otherwise, this job may be filled and closed at any time after a posting duration of seven calendar days.

Job Summary

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A study team in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of General Medicine seeks a full-time Research Area Specialist Intermediate to support the conduct of a randomized controlled trial at Michigan Medicine that will examine the effectiveness of a novel Weight Navigation Program that draws on principles of team-based, collaborative care and population health management to enhance primary care patients access to effective, preference-sensitive weight-loss treatment options through weight-focused consultation visits with obesity medicine experts. This is a full-time hybrid position, with the majority of the work completed remotely. Occasional in-person meetings and tasks may be required at the North Campus Research Complex (NCRC) in Ann Arbor. Some evening and weekend hours will be required to connect with study participants.

Mission Statement

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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.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

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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

Responsibilities

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Individual will collaborate closely with the studys Principal Investigator, Project Manager, a multidisciplinary team of health care researchers, and a team of clinical health care providers. They will play a key role in carrying out the research, and tasks will include the following:


Project Coordination and administration

Draft study Standard Operating Procedures Prepare select documents for Institutional Review Board applications Coordinate collection of outcome data from study participants Process disbursement and tracking of financial incentives to study participants Coordinate intervention delivery Perform quantitative data quality control Assist with manuscripts, reports, posters, and PowerPoint slide preparation

Interaction with research participants

Draft participant-facing materials Conduct recruitment and tracking of study participants Conduct remote 1:1 informed consent sessions with participants Lead efforts to optimize retention of study participants Conduct outreach regarding weight loss efforts to participants randomized to the intervention

Qualitative data collection and analysis

Conduct semi-structured telephone interviews Code and analyze data from semi-structured telephone interviews

Required Qualifications

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Intermediate Level:

A Bachelors degree in a related field at least 5 years of relevant experience

OR

A Masters degree in a related field (e.g., Public Health, Social Work) with at least 4 years of relevant experience

Associate Level:

A Bachelors degree in a related field at least 3 years of relevant experience

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A Masters degree in a related field (e.g., Public Health, Social Work) with at least 1 year of relevant experience

Both:

Ability to work with minimal direction and supervision Strong communication skills including in-person, telephone, and email communication Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to prioritize tasks to consistently meet project deadlines Superb interpersonal skills Excellent writing skills Strong work ethic, including demonstrated desire to problem-solve and continually improve Adaptability to change Ability to work well both independently and collaboratively in a group Proficiency in the PC environment and with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Desired Qualifications

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Experience with recruiting and managing participants in randomized trials of behavioral interventions Experience with REDCap and/or OnCore Experience with qualitative research

Modes of Work

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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.

Underfill Statement

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This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Background Screening

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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

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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 Statement

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The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.



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Job Opening ID

269917


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Working Title

Research Area Specialist Inter/Associate


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Job Title

Research Area Specialist Inter


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Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus


Ann Arbor, MI


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Modes of Work

Hybrid


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Full/Part Time

Full-Time


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Regular/Temporary

Regular


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FLSA Status

Exempt


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Organizational Group

Medical School


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Department

MM Int Med-General Medicine


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Posting Begin/End Date

10/17/2025 - 10/31/2025


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Career Interest

Research