Research Specialist

University of Wisconsin Madison•Milwaukee, WI

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
Must provide a valid driver's license.
Employment is conditional pending the results of a Pre-hire Driver Authorization Check.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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