What does a research administrator do?

Michigan Engineering faculty, students and postdocs work hand in hand with research administration staff to pursue high-risk, high-impact ideas to solve problems on a global scale—from driver’s tests for autonomous vehicles to sustainable aviation technology to nanoparticles for combating antibacterial resistance.

Research Administrators support these bold projects by coordinating budgets and timelines, securing funding and helping the work stay on track. This is crucial work that enables our research teams to tackle humanity’s toughest problems.

For current Research Administrator openings at Michigan Engineering, visit:
https://umicheng.in/openRApositions

Contents:
0:00 - What is Research Administration?
0:53 - Career transition / Growth opportunities / Supporting exciting research
1:43 - A typical day / Working with a wide variety of people
2:40 - Supportive environment / Making a difference / Remote and hybrid work
3:41 - Relevant skills / Memorable moments
5:22 - Where research is heading at U-M
5:45 - Final thoughts on working as a Research Administrator

------
Be sure to watch, like and subscribe to ‪@MichiganEngineering‬

The University of Michigan College of Engineering aspires to be the world’s preeminent college of engineering serving the common good. Michigan Engineering has over 90,000 living alumni, 13 highly-ranked departments, and a research budget among the largest of any public university.

http://engin.umich.edu

Follow Michigan Engineering elsewhere:
Instagram:   / michiganengineering  
LinkedIn:   / university-of-michigan-college-of-engineering  
X: https://x.com/umengineering
Facebook:   / michigan.engineering