Researcher - Madison, United States - University of Wisconsin–Madison

University of Wisconsin–Madison

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Madison, United States

1 week ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Job Summary:

Responsibilities:

Provides technical expertise to fundamental and/or applied scientific research under the direction of senior research personnel or faculty.

20% Collects and analyzes basic research data, conducts experiments and interviews, and documents results according to established policies and procedures
20% Conducts literature reviews, prepares reports and materials, and disseminates information to appropriate entities and assists with publications
10% Trains individuals and groups on equipment operations, research protocols, and techniques within a specialized laboratory or research area
20% Assists with the development of research methodologies and procedures
5% Identifies concerns and recommends solutions to leadership
10% Helps prepare, organize, and maintain video, audio, and text clips for the study team
10% Provides operational guidance on daytoday activities of unit or program staff and/or student workers

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
Master's Degree
Preferred focus in Public Health or related field

Qualifications:

Minimum two years of experience in public health or social research environment required. Graduate and/or student experience will be considered.
Experience working with health experiences data in multiple formats preferred.
Experience providing staff or student support within a multidisciplinary team is desirable.
One year of experience in qualitative or mixedmethods research is preferred, including any related experience in dissemination and implementation.
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written).
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, MAXQDA software, and/or Abode premier software.
Detailoriented with excellent interpersonal, problemsolving and organization skills.

License/Certification:

Required
Drivers License - Valid and Meets UW Risk Management Standards

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 $42,226 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The starting salary for the position is $42,226 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

SMPH Academic Staff Benefits flyer:

Additional Information:

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:

Finalists may be asked to complete and submit results from a brief exercise coding a small amount of qualitative data (instructions will be included).

Contact:

Paige Steinert

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

Official Title:

Researcher I(RE040)

Department(s):

A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/FAMILY MED/RES GRANTS

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

295961-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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