Job Summary

In collaboration with senior faculty and personnel, participates as skilled individual contributor and/or lead researcher on one or more research projects, serving as expert in specialized area. Responsible for administrative, financial, personnel and planning aspects of project. Designs instrumentation, theoretical models, equipment or other vehicles for data gathering and analysis. Investigates, modifies and applies new procedures, techniques or applications of technology, integrating new findings in field to study. Conducts research in area of expertise, with results used in broader research project. Has oversight for development of data collection instruments. Monitors integrity of data collection and use of protocols and procedures; conducts data analysis. Participates in writing research proposals, reports for funding agencies and articles for publication. Presents results of study at professional meetings and other forums. Has oversight for researchers and staff engaged in day-to-day operations. Collaborates with other researchers on long-range plans for project/program, acting as expert in specialized area. Administers programs for visiting scholars, researchers and fellows. Monitors expenditures of funds and grants. May collaborate on new curricular offerings and course instruction. Employees typically analyze, compare and evaluate various courses of action and have the authority to make independent decisions on matters of significance, free from immediate direction, within the scope of their responsibilities. Primary activities and decision-making authority are predominantly performed independently affecting business operations to a substantial degree.

Under FLSA, this is the exempt job classification for this title. Incumbents in this position must meet the full criteria for exempt status: salary level, salary basis, and duties tests.

Responsibilities*

• Responsible for the day to day operations of a specialized laboratory within a department or research program.
• Manages all phases of a large, complex research project with the PI.
• Works directly with the principal investigator on the development and the implementation of the research plan and development of research goals.
• Responsible for conduct and support of experiments, functioning as a specialist or technical expert on one or more phases of the project(s);
• Works with the PI to develop the necessary mathematical and/or computer models for analyzing experimental data.
• Expected to write significant portions of research proposals. Expected to act as liaison with outside agencies to acquire data and share research information.
• Expected to make formal presentations of research findings.
• Coordinates development of research goals and project design and procedure.
• Coordinates analysis of research findings and communicate to sponsoring agency.
• Provides technical assistance and supervision in equipment, design, construction, modification and maintenance. Function as subject specialist, needing little direction or review of work.
• Expected to co-author the research publications. Expected to write independent articles and make formal presentations with or without the PI. Expected to present at national conferences.
• Acts on behalf of the PI with other departments, programs and external agencies.
• Functional and administrative supervision over the personnel in the laboratory.
• Expected to take a leadership position in the laboratory, assess the operations and make decisions about the direction and performance of the research work.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 6+ years of related experience, i.e.,published in a field of specialty and academic knowledge in a field ordiscipline.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted, including relevant undergraduate and graduate student experience

Desired Qualifications*

Doctoral Degree in field of expertise or Master's Degree and equivalent experience preferred

Modes of Work

This hybrid position is eligible only for in state remote work. Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

Additional Information
This is a term-limited appointment. At the end of the 2- year term, your appointment will terminate, and will not be eligible for Reduction-in-Force (RIF) benefits. This term-limited appointment does not create a contract or guarantee of employment for any period of time as you will remain subject to disciplinary or other performance measures, up to and including termination, at the will of the University in accordance with existing University policy and standards for employee performance and conduct.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

279945

Working Title

Research Area Specialist Lead-Term Limited

Job Title

Research Area Specialist Lead

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Hybrid

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Medical School

Department

MM PM&R

Posting Begin/End Date

7/14/2026 - 7/28/2026

Career Interest

Research