Research Specialist - CHDR

University of Wisconsin Madison•Madison, WI

1d•$51,000 - $57,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Wisconsin’s Center for Health Disparities Research (CHDR) seeks a research assistant who is passionate about using research to improve the health of older adults to join our team. Our research is dedicated to improving how patients and their healthcare providers communicate about cognitive and memory problems, to help older adults get the diagnosis and treatments they need sooner. You will have the opportunity to be involved in a number of research activities such as participant screening, interacting with clinical staff, conducting interviews with participants, developing interview and focus group session guides, analyzing data, managing research processes and protocols, as well as broader strategic initiatives including developing research processes and building academic and community partnerships. You will work closely with the principal investigator (Dr. Fred Ketchum) on these mixed method (qualitative and quantitative) research projects and be based in the Center for Health Disparities Research, which is a vibrant, interdisciplinary, center dedicated to identifying and eliminating disparities in healthcare. 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. Terminal (24) month appointment This position has the possibility to be converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding. 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.

Requirements

Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills and be able to work independently.
Must be dependable, with superb written and oral communication skills.
Should demonstrate evidence of being a quick learner and be motivated to develop new skills.
A position commitment of at least two years is desired.
Computer experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint, and/or other database management software.
Coursework or research experience with qualitative research methods.
Minimum one year of professional experience involving qualitative research.

Nice To Haves

Experience with qualitative data management software such as NVivo, Dedoose, or ATLAS.ti.
Basic experience with quantitative methods, including experience with Qualtrics, REDCap, or similar programs.
Basic experience with submissions to institutional review boards (IRB).
Interest or experience in geriatrics or primary care, communication with patients, or medical decision-making.
Bachelor's degree preferred
Preferred focus in social sciences (e.g. communication, education, anthropology, sociology, psychology)

Responsibilities

Provides operational guidance on day-to-day activities of unit or program staff and/or student workers
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
Participates in the development, interpretation, and implementation of research methodology and materials
Provides administrative research support by preparing grant applications and serving as a point of contact to share research procedures and expectation with clinical research participants and staff, and preparing materials for research team meetings