ME Research Assistant F26 (Student Temporary)

Job Summary

A master's student is sought for assistance on collaborative projects. Research assistants will have the opportunity to work on faculty-generated projects. Students are paid bi-weekly at an hourly rate determined by the faculty project sponsor.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine research tasks, including library research; participate in group observation activities; administer questionnaires and conduct interviews; take part in experiments; collect, analyze, code, and tabulate data; set up and operate laboratory programming operations.
• Specific activities are dependent upon the faculty research.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested by the direct supervisor.

Required Qualifications

• At least an undergraduate degree in engineering or related field.
• Must be a current Mechanical Engineering graduate student at UM-Dearborn
• Self-motivation and willingness to learn new applications and the ability to work independently
• Good communication skills
• Good organizational and documentation skills for keeping track of data and multiple analysis steps
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, internet search engines, internet and mobile devices

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.