Clinical Research Coordinator

Join the Motivation Lab (Principal Investigator: Dr. David Conroy, PhD) in the School of Kinesiology as a full-time Clinical Research Coordinator Associate. The Motivation Lab is a dynamic learning community founded on collaboration, competence, and creativity, dedicated to moving people toward healthier and happier lives. We develop, evaluate, and refine evidence-based approaches—often delivered via wearable, connected, and mobile technologies—to make health behavior change enjoyable and efficient.

About the role

As a Clinical Research Coordinator Associate, you will execute and revise protocols for participant-facing and back-end clinical trial functions. You will work directly with study participants, collaborate with the study team, and ensure the development and implementation of consistent system standards. The ideal candidate is reliable, conscientious, organized, interpersonally skilled, and able to work effectively under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment & Data Collection (35%)
  • Execute daily study operations by recruiting and retaining participants
  • Conduct outcome assessments per protocol
  • Manage and maintain subject and laboratory study data
  • Troubleshoot and solve routine problems for participants to preserve study integrity
• Clinical Trial Management & Administration (25%)
  • Support regulatory compliance by following institutional policies
  • Assist with the coordination of scheduling for studies and related procedures
  • Support lab operations, including safety measures and record keeping
  • Process participant compensation and assist with basic purchasing
• Trial Reporting (25%)
  • Monitor and report on study progress
  • Assist with data collection for project reporting, including safety monitoring and reports to funders
• Relationship Management (10%)
  • Support internal and external communications
  • Collaborate with clinical decision support teams and stakeholders to ensure consistent system standards
• Other Duties as Assigned (5%)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• A minimum of 1 year of related research coordination or equivalent experience
• Experience with or interest in human subjects research
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Basic experience with spreadsheet or database management (Excel, REDCap)
• Basic descriptive statistics and data visualization using statistical software (e.g., R, SAS, SPSS)
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills for interacting with research participants and staff
• Proven ability to contribute to a positive workplace culture and demonstrate the school’s core values

Qualifications

• 2 years of related research coordination or equivalent experience
• Experience with health behavior research using digital technology (wearables, mobile devices, internet)
• Experience with clinical trials focused on physical activity, water intake, or other healthy behaviors
• Basic familiarity with remote data capture software (e.g., REDCap, Qualtrics)
• Interest in behavior change techniques
• Basic proficiency in statistical software (e.g., R, SAS, SPSS)
• Comfort level with AI tools

Benefits

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Maternity and parental leave
• University commitment to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities

Schedule

This is an onsite, full-time position located at the School of Kinesiology Building on the central U-M campus. The position is available starting immediately and is term-limited, funded for 12 months; the initial appointment may be extended depending on the availability of research funds and successful performance.