Research Specialist

Universities of Wisconsin•Madison, WI

About The Position

The Intersectionality and Marginalization (I.AM) Lab at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is hiring a Research Specialist to assist Dr. Morgan Jerald in coordinating and conducting studies. Research in the lab draws on intersectionality theory to examine how multiple systems of oppression, such as racism and sexism, uniquely shape the experiences of Black women. In particular, we focus on socializing agents— such as the media and cultural stereotypes— that influence Black women’s attitudes about gender and their physical, mental, and sexual health. We use various methods to investigate this topic, including surveys, online and in-person experiments, community-based research, and qualitative research. More information on the lab is available at: jeraldiamlab.com The Research Specialist will assist with all ongoing lab research projects and contribute to the development of new studies. They will also provide research and administrative support to Dr. Jerald and work with graduate students and undergraduate research assistants. This position is ideal for those interested in gaining more research experience before pursuing graduate study in Psychology or a research-related position. The Research Specialist will have the opportunity to present at conferences and co-author publications.

Requirements

Minimum one year of research experience in a psychology (or a related field of behavioral science) research setting preferred
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Record of reliability, such as consistently meeting deadlines and following through on commitments
Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to engage thoughtfully with varied perspectives, ensure fair and respectful practices, and foster a welcoming environment for all individuals
Strong communication skills, including timely and professional email correspondence
Ability to work collaboratively in groups
Bachelor’s degree required; preferred areas of study include Psychology, Sociology, Gender & Women’s Studies, Communication Studies, African American Studies, Statistics, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice To Haves

Strong interest in the research conducted by the lab
Statistical knowledge, including experience with statistical software such as SPSS or R
Strong writing skills

Responsibilities

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
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