Research Projects Coordinator (TEMP)

The Research Technician Intermediate (Research Project Coordinator) will work with Dr. Lizbeth Benson to assist in coordinating the day-to-day operations of research projects within the Data Science for Dynamic Intervention Decision-Making Center, Survey Research Center (SRC), and Institute for Social Research (ISR) at the University of Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day operations for research studies, working in-person only at the Institute for Social Research
• Develop and track project progress, schedules, and deliverables to ensure timely completion of research milestones across multiple studies
• Organize lab meetings and prepare progress reports and meeting agendas for PI
• Train, supervise, and support undergraduate research assistants
• Manage IRB submissions and ensure ongoing compliance with human subjects research protocols
• Oversee participant recruitment, scheduling, and data collection (including interviews, co-design sessions, and ecological momentary assessment protocols)
• Organize, maintain, and aid in the development of study materials, protocols, and research documentation
• Manage data workflows, including data cleaning and coding
• Contribute to manuscripts, presentations, and grant proposals

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Psychology, Information, Public Health, or a related field
• At least 2 years of prior research experience in a behavioral science lab or equivalent experience
• Flexibility in schedule, including weekdays, evenings and weekends as needed for data collection
• Exceptional organizational skills, communication skills and attention to detail
• Prior experience with research compliance (e.g., IRB)
• Experience with data collection
• Ability to work with human study participants
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, and to effectively incorporate feedback
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Computer skills, Microsoft word, PowerPoint, excel

Desired Qualifications

• Experience training, supervising, or mentoring research assistants or team members
• Experience managing or coordinating research projects or teams
• Experience designing or evaluating mobile health (mHealth) or digital behavior change interventions
• Familiarity with just-in-time adaptive interventions (JITAIs) and intensive longitudinal data (e.g., ecological momentary assessments)
• Knowledge of persuasive technology frameworks
• Proficiency in the R statistical platform

This role involves strong project coordination and team communication skills and requires close interaction with research assistants, participants, and the Principal Investigator. This is an in-person position, located at the Institute for Social Research in Ann Arbor, MI. 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.