Researcher

Job Summary:

This Researcher position will support the research program of Rachel Grob, MA, PhD and will provide research expertise to fundamental and applied scientific research and solve problems in research development and applications to support the advancement of the Qualitative and Health Experiences Research (Q-HER) Lab. Responsibilities will include overall research support, assisting in grant submissions, developing reports, conducting literature reviews, co-authoring publications, project management, leading dissemination and implementation for various projects including working with and overseeing work with data in video and audio as well as transcript formats. This position may supervise student workers.

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
• 5% Assists in developing grant applications and proposals to secure research funding
• 10% Helps prepare, organize, and maintain video, audio, and text clips for the study team
• 10% Provides operational guidance on day-to-day 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.
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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 mixed-methods 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.
- Detail-oriented with excellent interpersonal, problem-solving and organization skills.

License/Certification:

Required
Drivers License - Valid and Meets UW Risk Management Standards
Travel is required. Must provide a valid driver's license. Employees may use their own transportation or receive approval for University Car Fleet usage. Employment is conditional pending the results of a Pre-hire Driver Authorization Check. See https://businessservices.wisc.edu/managing-risk/driver-authorization-and-insurance/driver-authorization/#become-authorized-driver (click on "Become an authorized driver;" then click on "Required criteria").

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.
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

Additional Information:

The University of Wisconsin Department of Family Medicine and Community Health (DFMCH) is a large, tier-one clinical department in the UW School of Medicine and Public Health that offers outstanding educational and research programs. UW DFMCH has 204 faculty, 211 adjunct faculty, and 170 staff located throughout the state transforming health care for all. There are over 160 residents in our sponsored and academic partner programs, with the Madison residency program ranking ninth in the nation for 2023. More than 400 medical students train in the department each year. In fiscal year 2023, our physicians and residents practicing at 17 clinics throughout the state managed over 403,900 patient visits - an integral part of the department's success that demonstrates its commitment to patient care. Research funding from the NIH and other state, federal and private sources exceeded $6.7 million in fiscal year 2023 and supported major research projects in pain management, opioid prescription guidelines, mobile health for alcohol use disorder treatment, management of sinusitis, and infectious disease surveillance. Learn more about our department's work by visiting https://www.fammed.wisc.edu/
DFMCH has a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee that was formed in 2015. The committee's vision is for DFMCH to be a place where everyone feels engaged, included, and has a sense of belonging; a place that reflects the community we serve at all levels. Learn about our DEI commitment here: https://www.fammed.wisc.edu/diversity/
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.
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 then every two years.

How to Apply:

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.
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
[email protected]
608-890-1740
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. 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

 
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