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Research Associate

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. Provide a cover letter that explains how the skills and experience presented in your resume inform your interest in this position.

Job Summary

The Research Associate will play a pivotal role in advancing research initiatives, fostering scientific collaboration, and mentoring lab personnel. This position emphasizes strategic planning, research development, and scholarly contributions, ensuring the success of ongoing and future research projects. The Research Associate will work closely with faculty, graduate students, and research staff, providing support in experimental design, manuscript preparation, and grant writing.

Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

Responsibilities*

30% Strategic Research Support & Scientific Development

35% Mentorship & Research Training
 

35% Research Coordination & Communication

Required 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

The salary range for this position is $24,500 to $28,500 (full-time salary equivalent is $49,000 to $57,000). Please note a higher salary may be offered based on equity and the selected candidates experience.

This position is term-limited for 2 years with the possibility of an extension.

 

As one of the worlds great liberal arts colleges, LSA pushes the boundaries of what is understood about the human experience and the natural world, and we foster the next generation of rigorous and empathetic thinkers, creators, and contributors to the state of Michigan, the nation, and the world.

To learn more about diversity, equity, and inclusion in LSA, please visit https://lsa.umich.edu/lsa/dei

To learn more about LSAs Mission, Vision and Values, please visit lsa.umich.edu/strategicvision.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

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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