Research Area Specialist Associate

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

The Department of Nutritional Sciences in the School of Public Health is seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, and hardworking individual to support the operations of the community-based research projects focused on community health promotion and the primary and secondary prevention of nutrition-sensitive chronic diseases.

This individual will be responsible for project management under the supervision of the Principal Investigator. Tasks will include maintaining systems to facilitate study protocols and processes; cultivating relationships with new and existing community partners; refining project methods and materials on an iterative basis; supervising the Project Assistants, and manage the development and dissemination of knowledge products for both lay and academic audiences.

The Research Area Specialist Associate must be comfortable leading a team and working with diverse subject matter experts, staff, and participants. The position requires an individual who has exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and communication skills. Finally, the individual must have the initiative and flexibility to proactively identify program needs and implement solutions in a dynamic work Environment.

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Nutrition/Dietetics, or related social science, Master's degree preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience implementing public health or social science research
• Protocols and managing the day-to-day operations of public health or other
• social science research studies
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
• Google programs (e.g., Gmail, calendar, Drive); Zoom; and REDCap (Research
• Electronic Data Capture)
• Ability and willingness to travel to community sites up to approximately 1 hour
• from Ann Arbor to meet with community partners and conduct study activities
• Bilingual (Spanish/English)
• Supervisory experience

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.