Research Assistant; Temp

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

The Department of Cardiac Surgery is seeking a temporary research assistant to support various activities related to one of our federally funded grants. This individual will report directly to the Project Senior Manager within the Section of Health Services Research and Quality in the Department of Cardiac Surgery in support of efforts to advance research and quality through the use of intraoperative video recordings.

The individual will assist with the review of digital recording of operations.

In this role, the selected candidate will have the opportunity to:

• View digitally recorded cardiac surgical operations and assist the study team in the quality assessment of these recordings.
• Assess transferred data (e.g., data quality parameters, missing files, peer assessments, surgical registry data).
• Interact with study investigators, grant coordinator, and administrative staff members.
• Develop an understanding of administrative and research processes/procedures in an academic medical center.
• Assessment and management of other study-related activities.
• Participate in publications deriving from study data.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent organization, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated excellence in performance, such as following through on tasks and paying close attention to details.

• Computer proficiency and knowledge of Microsoft office software products.

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.

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Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.