How to Apply

To apply, submit a cover letter and resume; applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Summary

The Research Assistant will work closely with SPE faculty and staff on research projects covering a broad range of topics, including population studies, family change, social psychology, mental health, reproductive health, aging, attitudes and behaviors, human-environment interaction, statistics, public policy, information science, public health, and new social science research methods. The Research Assistant will engage in projects that study populations from diverse regions of the world, with special focus on the United States and South Asia.

Who We Are

The program in Society, Population, and Environment (SPE) is seeking a Research Assistant to assist in ongoing research projects and proposal preparation. The Research Assistant will conduct a wide range of research-related tasks, including assisting the team in the preparation of research papers for academic publication and proposals; creating data tables, figures, and graphs to visualize data for research papers and proposals; conducting literature searches; proofreading manuscripts and proposals; checking references; and supporting the creation of flyers, presentations, and other visuals for webinars and conferences. The Research Assistant will largely review written content for readability, grammar, and punctuation, and may also help prepare data for release to the public, such as writing study descriptions and creating documentation files.

Required Qualifications*

• Applicants must be self-directed and detail-oriented.
• Applicants must possess strong proofreading, organizational, and time management skills.

Desired Qualifications*

• Data analysis skills and experience with Zotero
• An interest in social research is helpful
• Prior research experience and relevant skills

Additional Information

The Research Assistant will ideally work 5-20 hours per week on a schedule mutually determined by the Research Assistant and SPE staff. The pay rate for this position starts at $18 per hour, pay commensurate with experience.

The Institute for Social Research (ISR) at the University of Michigan seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the university, and to ground our research in varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Institute for Social Research job openings are posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.