Research Specialist

The Research Specialist will be supporting data collection (abstraction, surveys) and management (cleaning, preparing summaries, graphs, scientific reports); regulatory compliance (e.g., IRB); interfacing with clinical staff implementing our research; bibliographic and scientific writing support; oversight of research group tasks (e.g., audit and feedback reports); and scientific writing (data cleaning, idea development, data analysis). This will include designing and modifying research methods; assisting in writing and formatting grants and manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals; and additional duties as requested by the principal investigator.

The successful applicant must be detail oriented with excellent interpersonal, scientific, organizational, scientific writing, and problem-solving skills. There are ample opportunities to learn health services research approaches, basic statistics, qualitative research methods, scientific writing, and to exercise creativity and grow leadership experience.

Candidates who have a desire to further their skills and experiences in academic medicine, and with an interest in health equity for patients with rheumatic diseases (e.g., Lupus) are encouraged to apply!

• 50% Conducts research experiments according to established research protocols with moderate impact to the project(s). Collects data and monitors test results
• 5% Operates, cleans, and maintains organization of research equipment and research area. Tracks inventory levels and places replenishment orders
• 20% Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data and/or documents results for presentations and/or reporting to internal and external audiences
• 10% Participates in the development, interpretation, and implementation of research methodology and materials
• 5% Provides operational guidance on day-to-day activities of unit or program staff and/or student workers
• 10% Performs literature reviews and writes reports

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Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred focus in science or health care or related field.

Required:
- 2 years of professional work experience in a research setting
- Experience in healthcare research
- Experience in scientific writing and data cleaning
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
- Must be able to work well on a team

Preferred:
- Experience in using research software like REDCap, Oncore
- Fluent in Spanish

Full or Part Time: 80% - 100%

This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Terminal, 24 month appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding

Minimum $50,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The starting salary for the position is $50,000 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/).

SMPH Academic Staff Benefits flyer: (https://uwmadison.box.com/s/r50myohfvfd15bqltljn0g4laubuz7t0)

This vacancy is being announced simultaneously with job number #311293 - Researcher I; please note that only one vacancy exists.

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.

This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience.

Shivani Garg, MD, PhD
sgarg@medicine.wisc.edu
608-263-2222
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Research Specialist(RE047)

A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/MEDICINE/RHEUMATOL

Academic Staff-Terminal

311597-AS