Research Specialist

Dr. Ashley Jordan has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic research specialist in the Development of Intergroup Social Cognition (DISC) Lab at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. This position will entail the following: contributing to the development of research studies; recruiting, conducting, and managing ongoing research projects; establishing, maintaining, and revising (as needed) lab policies, procedures, and logistics; coordinate with undergraduate research assistants; working with children, adults, and community partners to further research objectives; contributing to the development of research output; engaging with the broader psychology community at UW-Madison.
Candidate must also be well organized, self-motivated and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• 20% Conducts research experiments according to established research protocols with moderate impact to the project(s). Collects data and monitors test results
• 10% Operates, cleans, and maintains organization of research equipment and research area. Tracks inventory levels and places replenishment orders
• 10% 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
• 20% Provides operational guidance on day-to-day activities of unit or program staff and/or student workers
• 10% Performs literature reviews and writes reports
• 10% Recruit participants for in-lab, offsite (e.g., at preschools and museums), and online (e.g., via Zoom) studies
• 10% Onboard and train undergraduate students and serves as central point of contact for lab members

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.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Required:
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Cognitive Science or related field

Required:
- 1 year of experience conducting psychological or closely related research
- Experience working with youth, parents, and staff from various backgrounds
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication and public relation skills
Preferred:
- Experience programming experiments using study design software (e.g., Qualtrics; PsychoPy) and/or using statistical software (e.g., R)
- Experience effectively recruiting and working with members of communities who are marginalized or underrepresented in academic psychology (e.g., communities of color; LGBTQ+ communities)
- Experience presenting research at undergraduate or professional meetings

Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Ongoing/Renewable

Minimum $44,550 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The typical starting range for this position is $44,550 to $63,619. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and saving accounts; and retirement benefits. Learn more: https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/new-employee-benefits-enrollment/

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. University sponsorship is not available for this position.

Please click on the "Apply Now" button to start the application process.
For questions on the position, contact: Ashley Jordan at [email protected] .
To apply for this position you will need to upload a cover letter, resume and contact information for at least three professional references, including your current supervisor. References will not be contacted without advance notice.
Your cover letter should address your qualifications as the pertain to the qualifications listed above.

Cassie Wheeler
[email protected]
608-262-3739
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Research Specialist(RE047)

A48-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/PSYCHOLOGY/PSYCHOLOGY

Academic Staff-Renewable

298956-AS