Job Description

How to Apply

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 why you are interested in this position and outline specific skills and experience that make you particularly appropriate for this position.

In addition to applying at the UM Careers website, submit a cover letter, CV, research-related writing sample of any length (e.g., article, blog, literature review, grant application), and sample of data cleaning script in R. At the end of the cover letter, please include the email addresses of 2 individuals who may provide letters of recommendation.

The deadline is March 15th, 2025. Send the writing and code samples to email address: [email protected]

Job Summary

A Research Technician Senior position is open in Assistant Professor Catherine Thomas Cultural Behavioral Science Lab at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. The lab conducts experimental social and cultural psychology research towards the goal of mitigating systems of poverty, inequality, and prejudice. This research entails lab, online, and field experiments and intervention development domestically and in low- and middle-income countries. It is often conducted with interdisciplinary teams in partnership with nonprofits and governments and with interdisciplinary teams of economists and sociologists.  

The Research Tech Senior will work closely with Dr. Thomas and any graduate students to help support the lab's core research projects. The ideal candidate will have an extensive understanding of and experience with research in behavioral science and international development initiatives. In addition, the candidate must have exceptionally strong organizational and interpersonal skills. The Research Technician Senior will be solving new problems with a large degree of independence in a fast-moving, cutting-edge environment in behavioral science and economic development, while facilitating the lab's day-to-day operations. The Research Technician Senior will also be guided to develop their own research project while in the lab and contribute to manuscript preparation.

Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

Why Work at Michigan?

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, the University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:
- Generous time off, including vacation time, sick time, holiday and season days
- A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

In addition, LSA offers:
- Strong commitment to work/life balance
- Flexible work arrangements with respect to campus stakeholder needs
- Enhanced tuition support programs for LSA courses

Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care that's the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. It's adding a purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.

Responsibilities*

Required Qualifications*

Desired Qualifications*

Modes of 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

As one of the world's great liberal arts colleges, LSA pushes the boundaries of what is understood about the human experience and the natural world, and we foster the next generation of rigorous and empathetic thinkers, creators, and contributors to the state of Michigan, the nation, and the world.

To learn more about diversity, equity, and inclusion in LSA, please visit lsa.umich.edu/lsa/dei.
To learn more about LSA's Mission, Vision and Values, please visit lsa.umich.edu/strategicvision.

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

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 anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

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

*Please mention you saw this ad on Postdoctorals.*

Apply Now