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University of Michigan · 1 day ago

Research Area Specialist

positionAnn Arbor, MI
timePart-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityMid Level
money$59K/yr - $73K/yr

The University of Michigan is dedicated to advancing sustainability and justice through research and education. The Research Area Specialist will support international research projects in the FUEL Lab by overseeing project workflows, managing data analysis, and supervising student teams.

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Responsibilities

Oversee multiple studies involving household surveys
Liaise with field teams to coordinate project activities in Ann Arbor and remote locations
Manage research project workflow for multiple concurrent projects
Maintain and manage human subjects research protocols in accordance with UM policies
Collaborate directly with research partners in Bangladesh to integrate climate, health, and demographic surveillance (HDSS) data towards a harmonized data platform
Maintain research databases relevant to FUEL Lab projects
Manage, clean, and analyze data in climate research and epidemiological data
Contribute to the writing of academic articles
Supervise and guide a team of students in research and field work
Ensure completion of deliverables for Asian Development Bank research outputs, such as landscape analysis and evidence reviews
Travel to field sites as needed to support research activities

Qualification

Data analysisProgramming languagesProject managementMaster's degreeSupervision skills

Required

Master's degree in environmental studies, public health, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience managing large datasets, specifically public health datasets
Demonstrated project management skills
Proficiency with programming languages such as R, Python, SAS, or SQL
Experience overseeing student employees engaged in research activities

Benefits

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.

Company

University of Michigan

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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.
dateFounded in 1817
location
Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.umich.edu

H1B Sponsorship

University of Michigan has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (662)
2024 (594)
2023 (787)
2022 (473)
2021 (411)
2020 (324)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$359.75M
Key Investors
Michigan Economic Development CorporationNational Institutes of HealthBreakthrough T1D
2025-07-17Grant· $1M
2025-06-07Grant· $1.17M
2025-04-23Grant

Leadership Team

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Greg McGuire
Managing Director, Mcity
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Robert Goodspeed
Chair, Urban and Regional Planning Program
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