Research Specialist

Universities of Wisconsin • Madison, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The laboratory of Dr. Brooke Ammerman in the Department of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks to hire a full-time Research Specialist. Dr. Ammerman’s lab is devoted to researching nonsuicidal and suicidal thoughts and behaviors, with a focus on the utilization of intensive time sampling methods. The long-term goal of these projects is better understand when, and how, to intervene to prevent risk escalation.

Requirements

• 1 year experience in a research lab setting
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related field required

Nice To Haves

• Prior research conducted within the field of self-injury/suicide research
• Experience working in a lab utilizing intensive time sampling (i.e., ecological momentary assessment) methodologies
• Experience with overseeing a research study and associated recruitment, familiarity with IRB application development and submission, and participant-facing interactions in the research setting.

Responsibilities

• Performs literature reviews and writes reports
• Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data and/or documents results for presentations and/or reporting to internal and external audiences
• 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
• Operates, cleans, and maintains organization of research equipment and research area.
• Tracks inventory levels and places replenishment orders
• Provides operational guidance on day-to-day activities of unit or program staff and/or student workers

Benefits

• generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• competitive insurances and savings accounts
• retirement benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level