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University of Michigan · 13 hours ago

ABCD Research Assistant

positionAnn Arbor, MI
timePart-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level

The University of Michigan is a leading academic institution and is seeking a part-time Research Assistant I to work on the ABCD study, the largest long-term study of brain development and child health in the United States. The role involves administering study protocols and conducting interviews with research participants.

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Responsibilities

Responsibilities include conducting follow-up telephone interviews with participants and collateral informants
The role will also conduct follow-up ABCD Study in-person annual appointments
This includes consenting families to participate in the study, administering cognitive batteries, semi-structured clinical interviews, surveys on a variety of topics relevant to adolescent development, collecting biological specimens (hair, saliva, and blood pressure), and administering functional MRI tasks to study participants

Qualification

Bachelor Degree in PsychologyResearch experienceAdministering diagnostic interviewsCommunication skillsPersonal transportationChildrenFlexible schedule

Required

Bachelor Degree in Psychology or related field, or equivalent education and experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are critical, as is the ability to work proactively and independently
The candidate should be comfortable working with a diverse set of participants and discussing sensitive behaviors such as substance use with participants and their families
Schedule must be flexible to allow for work on school days-off, evenings and weekends
Personal transportation is needed for this position

Preferred

Experience working in research and administering diagnostic interviews and other Neurocognitive test batteries preferred
Experience working with children or teens strongly preferred

Benefits

Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
2:1 Match on retirement savings

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)
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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

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Greg McGuire
Managing Director, Mcity
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Robert Goodspeed
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