RESEARCH ASST I TEMP - Rooted in Faith Grounded in Health Establishing Community-University Partnerships to Develop a Faith-based Sexual and Reproductive Health Intervention

Apply Now

How to Apply

Please submit a cover letter, resume or CV, contact information of 2-3 references, and an unofficial transcript in your application (as one packet of information).

Job Summary

About the study: University of Michigan College of Health and Human Services, University of Michigan School of Nursing, and Heart to Grow, a national expert in faith-based and reproductive justice-informed sexual and reproductive health education, are partnering to develop a faith-based healthy relationships and sexual and reproductive health intervention that upholds principles of reproductive justice, bodily autonomy, and Islamic values for Muslim American adolescents and young adults (AYAs; 18-30 years) in Southeast Michigan. Methods include focus groups with key stakeholders that will generate knowledge and consensus for the content, design, and implementation strategies of a future intervention, and surveys and semi-structured interviews with Muslim American AYAs that explore gaps in sexual and reproductive health knowledge and attitudes, outcomes, and access. The study will inform the content and implementation strategies of a community intervention.

Hours: 6-8 hours per week, flexible around clinical and academic schedule

Term: Fall 2026 and Winter 2027

Responsibilities*

• Coordinating community-university partnership meetings
• Tracking team decisions
• Developing IRB applications and data collection instruments, including survey tools and focus group and interview guides
• Facilitating recruitment
• Engaging in data collection activities

Desired Qualifications*

• Current enrollment at a University of Michigan-Dearborn campus.
• Possess Cultural competency and passion for community-engaged research,
• Demonstrate respectful engagement with Muslim American and/or SWANA communities.
• Awareness of cultural norms around gender, sexuality, family, and faith, as well as reliable ethical judgment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Familiarity with community-based participatory research (CBPR) principles and reproductive justice frameworks and/or prior coursework in social determinants of health or health equity research is preferred.
• Ideal candidate would have experience with qualitative and/or quantitative data collection and analysis.

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.

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.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.