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Research Assistant I
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Job ID 74328
Job Funding Source Work-Study, Non-Work-Study
Employer Medical School
Category Professional/Administrative
Job Description

The Heinz C Prechter Bipolar Research Program aims to discover the fundamental biological changes that cause bipolar disorder and to learn how differing personal, social and environmental factors impact the disorder. In addition, we aim to document and develop pathways to wellness and productivity for individuals living with bipolar disorder.

You can learn more about our program at https://medicine.umich.edu/dept/prechter-program .

Position Summary:

To assist with the research activities of Prechter Program bipolar research team related to the Longitudinal Study of Bipolar Disorder.  With guidance from senior faculty and research personnel, the assistant in research will handle assigned projects, including:

·         Data entry of mood questionnaires into REDCap

·         Review and organization of study files in preparation for scanning

·         Administrative and other study duties as assigned

This position is on-site at the Rachel Upjohn Building, located on the East Ann Arbor Medical Campus.

Educational Value

This position will give the student an introduction to a busy mental health research lab, teaching data entry and organizational skills.

Job Requirements
  1. Excellent attention to detail
  2. Dependable
  3. Academic knowledge of a health science discipline
  4. Willingness to learn new skills.
Hourly Rate $18.00/hour to $20.00/hour
Hours 10.0 hours per week
Time Frame Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer
Start Date Monday, January 12, 2026
End Date Winter semester, potential for summer work.
Primary Contact Holli S. Bertram
Primary Contact's Email hbertram@umich.edu
Supervisor N/A
Work Location Work will be performed on-site in the University of Michigan Department of Psychiatry located at: Rachel Upjohn Building 4259 Plymouth Road Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Phone 734-649-7937
Fax N/A