Clinical Research Coordinator

Job Summary

The Motivation Lab (Principal Investigator: Dr. David Conroy, PhD) in the School of Kinesiology is seeking a full-time Clinical Research Coordinator Associate. The Motivation Lab is a dynamic learning community founded in shared values of collaboration, competence, and creativity. Our goal is to move people to live healthier and happier lives. We develop, evaluate and refine evidence-based approaches, often delivered via wearable, connected and mobile technologies, to make health behavior change enjoyable and efficient.

Our Clinical Research Coordinators are responsible for executing and revising a set of protocols for participant-facing and back-end clinical trial functions. The individual in this role will execute protocols developed by the Principal Investigator, work with study participants, and collaborate with the study team to ensure the development and implementation of consistent system standards. The successful candidate will be reliable, conscientious, organized, interpersonally-skilled, and able to work effectively under supervision.

EF = Essential Function

• Executing daily study operations by recruiting and retaining participants
• Conducting outcome assessments per protocol
• Managing and maintaining subject and laboratory study data
• Troubleshooting and solving routine problems for participants to preserve the integrity of the studies

• Supporting regulatory compliance by following institutional policies
• Assisting with the coordination of scheduling for studies and related procedures
• Assisting with lab operations, including safety measures and record keeping
• Processing participant compensation and assisting with basic purchasing

• Monitoring and reporting on study progress
• Assisting with data collection for project reporting, including safety monitoring and reports to funders

• Supporting internal and external communications
• Collaborating with clinical decision support teams and stakeholders to ensure consistent system standards

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• A minimum of 1 year of related research coordination or equivalent experience is required
• Experience with or interest in human subjects research
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Basic experience with spreadsheet or database management (Excel, REDCap)
• Basic descriptive statistics and data visualization using statistical software (e.g., R, SAS, SPSS)
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills for interacting with research participants and staff
• Proven ability to contribute to a positive workplace culture and demonstrate the school's core values

• 2 years of related research coordination or equivalent experience
• Experience with health behavior research using digital technology (wearables, mobile devices, internet)
• Experience with clinical trials focused on physical activity, water intake, or other healthy behaviors
• Basic familiarity with remote data capture software (e.g. REDCap, Qualtrics)
• Interest in behavior change techniques
• Basic proficiency in statistical software (e.g. R, SAS, SPSS)
• Comfort level with AI tools

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
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Maternity and parental leave
• University commitment to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities

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. Learn more about the work modes.

This position is available starting immediately and is term-limited, funded for 12 months; the initial appointment may be extended depending on the availability of research funds and successful performance. An offer may be extended outside the general salary range shared in this posting based on equity, experience, knowledge, and skills for this role. You are encouraged to discuss salary questions to honor understanding and transparency throughout the recruiting process.

This is an onsite position, located at the School of Kinesiology Building on central U-M campus.

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