Job Description

Job Summary

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of the resume. The cover letter should address the specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position. To be considered for this position, the applicant must have met all the required qualifications before the employment start date.

The Michigan Alzheimer's Disease Center (MADC) is an NIH-funded research center focused on conducting and supporting Alzheimer's disease and related dementia research. A key aim of the center's research is to work with underrepresented communities to address racial and ethnic disparities in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. The center also spans beyond research by promoting state-of-the-art care and wellness for individuals and families affected by dementia and increasing dementia awareness through education and outreach across the state.

The Michigan Alzheimer's Disease Center is seeking a full-time Imaging Research Assistant to join the research team within the Neuroimaging Core. The position is in Ann Arbor with free staff parking. 

Reporting to the MADC Neuroimaging Manager, the successful candidate will be able to operate in a semi-independent manner and collaborate with research administrative staff, the Neuroimaging Core Manager, and the Imaging Research Coordinator. The role involves assisting in the logistics and technical aspects of imaging studies involving research study participants and the candidate in this role will be able to carry out a range of tasks associated with a variety of research studies. The characteristic duties and responsibilities of this position may evolve over time to match changing needs and priorities.

This position may independently provide study coordination for simple and moderately complex clinical research studies.  As a member of a coordination team, this position may help support a portfolio of projects with varying levels of complexity. Mastery of all job duties from the CRC-Assistant position on the Michigan Medicine CRC Career Ladder is required.

Responsibilities*

Supervision Received: 

This position receives direct supervision and reports directly to the Neuroimaging Core Manager. 

Supervision Exercised: 

None.

Required Qualifications*

Desired 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

Michigan Medicine is firmly committed to advancing inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility, and belonging, which are core to the culture and values of the Medical School Office of Research. Our community supports recruiting and cultivating a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan and the world. We strive to create a work culture where each team member feels respected, valued, and safe.

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 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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