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Research Assistant II
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Job ID 75719
Job Funding Source Work-Study, Non-Work-Study, Remote
Employer Environment and Sustainability, School for (SEAS)
Category Professional/Administrative
Job Description

Come work with the U-M Urban Energy Justice Lab! This project examines how cities transition toward low-carbon energy systems by studying policies, business models, community experiences, and equity outcomes in Detroit, Chicago, and Columbus. A student research assistant will support mixed-methods data collection and analysis across four core activities: mapping urban energy-transition policies; assessing economic and business-model impacts of decarbonization projects; conducting community-focused research through surveys, interviews, and photovoice; and assisting with a multi-state convening of stakeholders to co-produce knowledge on equitable energy transitions.

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Educational Value

Learn to execute community-based participatory research; participate in the design and development of data analysis procedures; perform mathematical computations and computer set-up tasks; design questionnaires and edit manuscripts; assist in judging the validity of test data; and prepare reports or data presentations.

Job Requirements

Some work experience in community-engaged research; ability to travel to case study cities (Detroit, Chicago, and Columbus); organized; writing skills

Hourly Rate $20.00/hour
Hours 10.0 to 20.0 hours per week
Time Frame Fall/Winter
Start Date ASAP
End Date Monday, May 31, 2027
Primary Contact Tony G. Reames
Primary Contact's Email treames@umich.edu
Supervisor Lyric Patterson
Work Location Hybrid - Meetings will occur virtually, in the Dana Building, and at the Detroit Sustainability Clinic, 1420 Washington Blvd, Detroit, MI 48226.
Phone 7346473916
Fax N/A