Job Details  

Research Assistant I
Click here to apply for this job
Job ID 75597
Job Funding Source Work-Study
Employer Institute for Social Research
Category Professional/Administrative
Job Description

The Life Course Development Program is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented student who is federal work-study eligible to support research and administrative activities. The selected candidate will assist with data organization, website maintenance, general office support, and coordination of program activities.

Responsibilities:

? Assist with data entry, organization, and quality checks
? Provide administrative and clerical support to the team
? Help maintain and make critical updates to program websites
? Help prepare materials for meetings or research activities
? Maintain and organize digital files and documentation
? Support special projects as assigned

Educational Value

This position will provide hands-on experience in research support and administrative operations. The successful candidate will gain skills in data organization, cleaning and analysis; professional communication; teamwork; and exposure to an academic research environment.

Job Requirements

Job Requirements:

  • some experience conducting and summarizing academic literature reviews

  • some experience maintaining and/or updating websites

  • some experience with database and analysis programs

  • eligible for the federal work-study program

 

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.  Work-Study preferred; Non-Work-Study students may also be considered.

Hourly Rate $15.00/hour to $18.00/hour
Hours 10.0 to 15.0 hours per week
Time Frame Fall/Winter
Start Date Monday, August 31, 2026
End Date TBD or by end of winter term
Primary Contact Debbie Watkins
Primary Contact's Email N/A
Supervisor Noah Webster (njwebs)
Work Location In-person at the ISR office: 426 Thompson St Ann Arbor, MI
Phone N/A
Fax N/A