The University of Michigan Department of Psychiatry is seeking a part-time temporary Research Assistant I to join our dynamic and supportive research team. This role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with human subjects research, clinical trial operations, and sleep study procedures as part of a Federally funded clinical trial examining a novel therapy’s effect on sleep quality for people who use cannabis to manage insomnia. You will learn more about substance use, sleep science, and mental health, while accessing University of Michigan resources for professional development.

This role focuses on in-person evening and overnight support for sleep laboratory study visits. Main duties include preparing laboratory spaces, welcoming and assisting study participants, supporting data collection, and collaborating with a sleep technician. You will play a key part in ensuring a smooth participant experience and maintaining the integrity of research data.

• Participant Engagement & Data Collection (40%)
  • Welcome participants, complete check-in procedures, and orient them to the lab
  • Collect urine drug screens and brief surveys
  • Support the sleep technician during participant hook-up
• Participant Onboarding & Technology Support (30%)
  • Arrive ahead of the participant to set up study records in sleep study software
  • Assist participants in setting up the Fitbit app on their phone for data collection
• Participant Scheduling (10%)
  • Coordinate laboratory appointments during daytime hours in collaboration with the study coordinator
• Equipment and Room Preparation (20%)
  • Prepare laboratory space and equipment for sleep study sessions
  • Ensure supplies are stocked and organized
  • Reset the room between participants as needed