Davies Lab - Researcher III

Universities of Wisconsin•Madison, WI

1d•$67,314 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

In Dr. Davies' Lab, this person will mainly work on cancer clinical trials related to treatment de-escalation. They will focus on recruitment across multi-site studies, using established mixed methods approaches that will be taught ‘on the job’ to the successful candidate. They will also help to develop other related clinical trials, develop the mixed methods recruitment approach further, and contribute to the science of de-escalation with the team in this area. 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. 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. This vacancy is being announced simultaneously with JR#10011786; please note that only one vacancy exists. Having two job postings allows the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery to consider candidates with both Scientist and Researcher qualifications for this position.

Requirements

3-5 years of research or other relevant work experience required.
Background in social sciences.
Facility with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Experience working with qualitative research analysis software.

Nice To Haves

Candidates with experience and/or current credentials to work within the research systems of the Department of Veterans Affairs, as well as research that comes from federally and other funding type systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists with writing and submitting grant applications and proposals to secure research funding
Conducts literature reviews, prepares reports and materials, authors or co-authors publications, and disseminates information to appropriate entities through various communication mediums
Reviews and evaluates results
Collects and analyzes complex research data, conducts experiments and interviews, and documents results according to established policies and procedures
Develops and implements complex research projects, methodologies, procedures, and criteria
Trains individuals and groups on equipment operations, research protocols, and techniques within a specialized laboratory or research area
Provides operational guidance on day-to-day activities of unit or program staff and student workers