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Assistant In Research
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Job ID 72966
Job Funding Source Work-Study, Non-Work-Study, Remote
Employer Social Work, School of
Category Professional/Administrative
Job Description

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to stepresearchlab@umich.edu

 

The STEP (Supporting Transition and Employment Pathways) Lab at the University of Michigan School of Social Work is dedicated to advancing disability inclusion by ensuring that individuals with disabilities have equitable opportunities to fully participate in every aspect of their life. The lab develops, implements, and evaluates community-based research on job-readiness programs to improve academic, career, employment, mental health, and justice-related outcomes for individuals with disabilities. Our lab also publishes findings in peer-reviewed journals, and engages with educational, vocational, and rehabilitation organizations on local, national, and international levels. We foster a collaborative learning environment where all team members strengthen their expertise through regular team meetings and respectful dialogues.

 

We are seeking a Student Research Assistant to support our ongoing research projects. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in data collection, analysis, and community engagement while contributing to meaningful work in disability inclusion.
Educational Value

This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in data collection, analysis, and community engagement while contributing to meaningful work in disability inclusion.
Job Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist with data collection, including conducting focus groups

  • Enter and manage research data using REDCap

  • Transcribe interviews and focus group discussions

  • Perform qualitative data analysis (coding)

  • Coordinate participant compensation and follow-ups

  • Assist in the creation of outreach materials (e.g., flyers, reports)

  • Develop and schedule social media posts to support outreach efforts

  • Organize and maintain contact lists for research participants and partners

  • Manage the lab’s mailboxes and assist with communications

  • Attend lab meetings and fulfill other research, outreach, and administrative tasks 

Required Qualifications:

  • Undergraduate junior or senior, or graduate student studying Social Work, Psychology, Education, Business, Communications, or other social sciences related fields

  • Work study

 

Desired qualifications:

  • Experience or interest working with individuals with disabilities

  • Experience in research 

  • Can commit to 10.0 to 20.0 hours per week
Hourly Rate $15.00/hour to $16.00/hour
Hours 10.0 to 20.0 hours per week
Time Frame Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer
Start Date ASAP
End Date At completion of project
Primary Contact Nikky Blochowski
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Supervisor N/A
Work Location This position is eligible for remote work and has flexible work schedule.
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