Title: Researcher II
Location: Madison, WI, United States
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Department: SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH/DIVISION OF ADULT UROLOGY
Category: Research
Employment Type: Partially Remote
Employment Type: Staff-Full Time
Employment Type: Staff-Part Time
Job Number: 312694-AS
Job Description:
Job Summary:
The Department of Urology at the School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) is seeking an individual to provide day-to-day operational support to Dr. Kristina Penniston, PI of the U24 CAIRIBU Interactions Core in the Department of Urology.
Responsibilities:
Provides research expertise to fundamental and applied scientific research and solves problems in research development and applications to support the advancement of research.
20% Collects and analyzes increasingly complex research data, conducts experiments and interviews, and documents results according to established policies and procedures
10% Conducts literature reviews, prepares reports and materials, co-authors publications, and disseminates information to appropriate entities
10% Trains individuals and groups on equipment operations, research protocols, and techniques within a specialized laboratory or research area
25% Develops and implements increasingly complex research methodologies, procedures, and criteria
10% Reviews and edits protocols to ensure accuracy, thoroughness, and consistency
5% Assists in developing grant applications and proposals to secure research funding
15% Prepares materials for disseminating results to advisory boards (progress reports), journals (manuscripts), and meeting and conferences (abstracts, posters)
5% Oversees capture, analysis, visualization, and dissemination of data from digital analytics sources
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Education:
Preferred
Master's Degree
Qualifications:
Required:
Proficiency in REDCap
Expertise with Word Press
Expertise in Excel and Power Point (familiarity with other data visualization platforms is preferred)
Expertise using Canva to generate figures and infographs
Experience with digital analytics
Strong organizational skills (familiarity with developing Sharepoint and One Note organizational structures is preferred)
Work Type:
Full or Part Time: 70% - 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 $60,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on 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.
Additional Information:
University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship. 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.
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, and a document listing contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notice.
Contact:
Tia Seguin
608-263-3731
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Researcher II(RE041)
Department(s):
A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/UROLOGY/UROLOGY
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
312694-AS
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