Research Technician Associate - Zahodne Lab

Research Technician Associate - Zahodne Lab

1) resume, cover letter describing interest in position and relevant previous experience,
2) names of 3 individuals who can provide letters of recommendation upon request
3) undergraduate transcript.

Documents should be uploaded via the UM Careers website as a single, electronic document of application materials that also includes your CV or resume.

The laboratory of Dr. Laura Zahodne in the Department of Psychology seeks to hire a full-time Research Technician Associate. This lab applies clinical neuropsychology, neuroimaging, and epidemiology to examine psychosocial influences on cognitive and brain aging in diverse older adults. Primary research questions include:
What social and environmental mechanisms underlie racial/ethnic disparities in Alzheimer's disease. What social and environmental resources might buffer against the cognitive impact of brain pathology in older adults.

Training will be provided in a range of methods, including neuropsychological assessment, clinical interviewing, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), phlebotomy, and data management. Highly motivated candidates may have opportunities for co-authorship on presentations and publications. The ideal candidate will be organized, reliable, conscientious, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively. They should possess strong interpersonal and leadership skills, demonstrate adaptability and cultural competence, and have a genuine interest in working with diverse older adults - including those with cognitive impairment - in community settings.

The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, the University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off, including vacation time, sick time, holiday and season days
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance