Research Science Lead, Institute Research Innovation & Science; U Michigan

• Research Science Lead, Institute for Research on Innovation & Science (U Michigan)

"At the Institute for Research on Innovation & Science (IRIS), you'll join a small, mission-driven team that works closely with universities and state and federal partners to develop reliable data and practical insights about research and workforce dynamics. Our work environment is collaborative, innovative, and grounded in steady engagement with community and institutional partners. The successful candidate will work closely with Professor Jason Owen-Smith and a national group of collaborators to develop and expand the Industries of Ideas (IofI) project.

IofI combines new data on research and training investments in AI in universities with data on jobs, earnings, education, and skills. IofI produces timely, local, and actionable information because it partners with local experts to identify pressing local questions and develop indicators that can be used to support proactive decisions. Trust is critical, so the IofI approach is to provide clear, transparent, and open standards produced with partners, and develop clear trust metrics for each product.

IofI was recently funded for three years by the National Science Foundation Technology, Innovation & Partnerships (NSF-TIP) directorate."

Ph.D. in a social science, information science, science and engineering, or policy field required. This is a term-limited position for two years, with the possibility of renewal contingent upon satisfactory performance, conduct, continued availability of work, and funding.

Posted 12/15/25. Institute for Social Research, (ISR), job openings are posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is closed or filled.