Research Specialist

Within WiSOR, Dr. Schwarze is hiring a Research Specialist to coordinate both NIH, and non-NIH funded studies focused on clinician-patient communication and serious illness care. Her research group is comprised of a dynamic and lively group of individuals who encourage and respect different voices and are passionate about advocating for patients and their families in acute care settings. The ideal candidate is a skilled problem solver who will excel at project support and offer strong organizational and interpersonal skills. The ability to perform as liaison between study participants and the research focus while problem solving and taking initiative is essential. The Research Specialist will play a key role in contributing to this nationally and internationally acclaimed research as part of a collaborative team whose work has reach and impact for patients and families in clinical settings across the United States. This position will have the opportunity to perform a wide range of tasks including but not limited to, recruitment and enrollment for study participants, collecting, coding, and analyzing data, organizing team-based research activities, interacting with surgeons and patients, learning about and engaging with regulatory bodies. The candidate will serve as a engaged member for all of Dr. Schwarze's research portfolio and play a critical role in supporting the multidisciplinary teams involved in their overall mission to support patient priorities in healthcare decisions.

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.

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.

• Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data and/or documents results for presentations and/or reporting to internal and external audiences

• Provides operational guidance on day-to-day activities of unit or program staff and/or student workers

• Serves as project manager, supporting multiple aspects of grant-funded projects under the supervision of the PI, to include tracking study participants

• Operates, cleans, and maintains organization of research equipment and research area. Tracks inventory levels and places replenishment orders

• Participates in the development, interpretation, and implementation of research methodology and materials

• Conducts research experiments according to established research protocols with moderate impact to the project(s). Collects data and monitors test results

• Performs literature reviews and writes reports

School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Surgery, WiSOR

The Wisconsin Department of Surgery is one of the leading surgical programs in the nation, excelling in patient care, surgical education, and surgical research. We are composed of more than 130 full-time faculty across 10 divisions and nearly 200 additional staff who support our mission. Our surgeons perform almost 20,000 operations per year for pediatric and adult patients. Training the next generation of surgeons and clinician-scientists is integral in our department, with more than 100 residents and fellows trained each year. The department is consistently among the top surgery programs with extramural research funding, ranking seventh nationally in NIH funding over the last 10 years.

WiSOR is a health services research program within the Department of Surgery with approximately 20 faculty and 25 research staff. WiSOR supports a wide variety of outcomes-focused research, including health care disparities research, comparative effectiveness research, patterns of care, and performance and safety in surgical care.

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. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage and the SMPH Academic Staff Benefits Flyer

-Prior history collecting or analyzing data or research project management in a basic science, environmental science or health care setting.

-Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

-Ability to follow research protocols or other detailed procedures consistently and accurately, with a high level of attention to detail

-Experience submitting IRB applications and/or interacting with the IRB

-Interest or experience in clinician communication with patients, older adults, surgery or decision making

-Ability to meet deadlines, manage tasks, and take initiative without close supervision

-Excellent organizational skills

-Superb written and oral communication skills

-Experience with research, writing, and editing

-Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with study participants and external collaborators

-Evidence of being a quick learner, with motivation to develop new skills

Bachelor's Degree preferred

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• Cover Letter
• Resume

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Applicants are to submit a cover letter and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process. We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the selection process directly. References will be requested of final candidates. All applicants will be notified after the search is complete and a candidate has been selected.

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas. 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.

Samantha Connell, slconnell2@wisc.edu, 608-265-5311

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