Research Specialist

The AHW-funded Community and Cancer Science Network (CCSN) was established to address cancer in Wisconsin (WI), the second highest cause of mortality in our state. CCSN's initial charge was to address breast and lung cancer disparities. To effectively address a problem as multifactorial and interconnected as cancer disparities, an approach which engages various sectors with knowledge of the biology, behavior, and/or the socio-cultural and physical environments contributing to disparities is required.

Phase 1, Co-learning and Planning. CCSN Collaborative Work Group Initiative brought together various sectors including researchers, community-based organizations and community members. The overarching goal was to use CCSN's transdisciplinary approach to develop solutions to breast and lung cancer disparities in four communities: Milwaukee (breast and lung), Racine (breast), Walworth (breast), and in the Lac du Flambeau tribal area. Five community-academic workgroups

were established to participate in a facilitated collaboration and learning process guided by the CCSN's theory of change rooted in a four-phase model of transdisciplinary team-based research.

Phase 2, Solutions and Implementation. Guided by the socio-ecological model, the three-year Phase 2 transdisciplinary implementation focuses on multiple levels of impact in each community, including people, practice and policy. The locally relevant and culturally grounded approaches will: 1) increase awareness of cancer risks, prevention, and screening, 2) improve access to cancer prevention and early detection efforts, and 3) foster equitable systems. Phase 2 implementation will be led by

experienced local teams and reflect the transdisciplinary orientation and grounding established in Phase 1. To ensure progress, the Phase 2 Implementation will be guided by an experienced leadership team led by faculty co-PI, Staci Young, PhD, and community co-PI, David Frazer.

This position will provide planning and implementation evaluation. It will plan and facilitate the evaluation of the Implementation Team through the Phase 2 workplans for work addressing breast cancer disparities in Racine and Milwaukee. The position will utilize Developmental Evaluation, in consultation with the CCSN Evaluator, to enhance the partnerships and collaboration of the Implementation Work Groups and actual outcomes of the initiative.

Candidates who demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities will be given first consideration

• Excellent time management skills

• Ability to work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders via various modes of communication

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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.

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

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

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

• Performs literature reviews and writes reports

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

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

School of Medicine and Public Health, Center for Urban Population Health (CUPH)

Initiated in 2001, the Center is made up of faculty and staff from UW School of Medicine and Public Health, UW-Milwaukee and Advocate Aurora Research Institute. We are co-located and work together based on project needs and expertise. Disparities in health continue to highlight the inequities that exist across our communities. We seek to broadly understand what contributes to the health of a community. We bring forward what science and academia has learned and can appropriately adapt it with organizations working to address them. We aim to be responsive, intentional, ethical and flexible. We do this through a few key activities: convening and planning; capacity building; research and assessment; and evaluation.

The expected salary range for this position is $65,000 up to $70,000 for highly experienced candidates and actual pay within this range will depend 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. SMPH Faculty /Academic Staff Benefits Flyer 2026

• Working knowledge of the stakeholders working with federally qualified health centers. Working knowledge of stakeholders working to address breast cancer in younger women.

• Previous experience in evaluation planning and implementation in community settings, including with community clinics.

• Previous developmental evaluation planning and implementation.

• At least 2 years of working knowledge of the stakeholders working with federally qualified health centers in Milwaukee and Racine. At least 2 years of working knowledge of stakeholders working to address breast cancer in younger women in Milwaukee and Racine.

• At least 2 years of previous experience evaluation planning and implementation in community settings, including with community clinics.

• At least 2 years of previous experience in developmental evaluation planning and implementation.

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Your cover letter should address how your training and experience aligns with the required and preferred qualifications listed above. Application reviewers will rely on these written materials to determine which applicants move forward in the process. References will be requested from final candidates. All applicants will be notified once the search concludes and a candidate is selected

David Frazer, dfrazer@wisc.edu, 414-550-5216

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