A physician-scientist in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of General Medicine seeks a part-time undergraduate level student to work as part of the team as a temporary Research Assistant. The Research Assistant will support the physician-scientist in conducting exciting research projects involving health care decision making using gaming simulation.  This position is located at the NCRC campus, 2800 Plymouth Road. A flexible schedule is available, approximately 10 to 20 hours per week.

ROLE/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare scientific manuscripts and grants (e.g., copy editing, proofreading, and creation of tables/figures and references)
• Work on testing the CHAT game ( CHAT (Choosing Healthplans All Together) 
• Assist with posters and PowerPoint slide preparation for talks

• Conduct literature searches and background research on current health policy topics
• Schedule and attend research team meetings as able

HOW TO APPLY:

Only those with Work Study funding should apply.  A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The letter should address your specific interest in the position, outlining the skills and experiences that are directly relevant to the position.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current UM undergrad student with work study funding award notice
• Proficiency in the PC and Mac environments and with programs including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Must have experience working with PubMed
• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written form
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize tasks for meeting project deadlines
• Superb interpersonal skills
• Strong work ethic

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in gaming and/or gaming simulation a plus!

• Familiar with Google Drive-based website maintenance, using Twitter and other social media