Health Disparities Scientist - Madison, United States - University of Wisconsin–Madison

University of Wisconsin–Madison

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Madison, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Job Summary:

This position is located in the lab of Dr. Ozioma Okonkwo, within the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health.

Dr.

Okonkwo co-leads the Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI) Engagement Core, which is dedicated to 1) increasing the engagement of underrepresented populations (URPs) in the landmark ADNI study; 2) cultivating a competent workforce to work with URPs; and 3) investigating ethnocultural disparities in dementia.

Responsibilities:

Scientist I (RE043)

Scientist II (RE044)

Scientist III (RE045)

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison.

We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community.

We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

Education:

Required
Terminal Degree
PhD preferred, though other doctoral-level degree holders (e.g., MD/DO, PsyD, PharmD, etc.) are also eligible to apply.

Study in psychology, neuroscience, social work, public health, biomedical engineering, computer sciences, the life sciences, or other related fields strongly preferred.

Qualifications:

Required:

Experience with statistical programming languages (such as R, SPSS) in order to interact efficiently with large amounts of data.

Preferred:

Experience being part of an academic clinical research group
Experience with supervision or mentorship of research personnel
Experience with scientific writing
Familiarity with research on diverse populations and communityengaged research methodology
Experience with analyses of brain images, behavioral data, and/or health disparities data

Work Type:

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.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $68,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

The anticipated minimum starting salary for the position is $68,000 for hire as Scientist I, $73,000 as Scientist II, or $78,000 for Scientist III.

Starting salary is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Additional Information:

Applicants for this position will be considered for the titles listed in this posting. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.

University sponsorship is not available for this position.

The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment.

UW-Madison is not an E-Verify employer, and therefore, is not eligible to employ F1-OPT STEM Extension participants.

How to Apply:

Contact:

Sarah Lose

Relay Access (WTRS): See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Scientist I(RE043) or Scientist II(RE044) or Scientist III(RE045)

Department(s):

A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/MEDICINE/GER-AD DEV

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

296464-AS

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer
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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies.

We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

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