Scientist 1-Wisconsin Reading Center

Universities of Wisconsin • Madison, WI

19d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Wisconsin Reading Center provides core imaging lab support to multicenter clinical trials. As imaging technology and indications for therapeutics keep evolving, there is a need for developing new image evaluation methods. This will require an understanding of imaging formats, artifacts, qualitative and quantitative assessment of disease parameters. The incumbent will serve as a subject matter expert in supporting research program managers and graders in scientific aspects of grading. The Wisconsin Reading Center collaborates with both NIH and industry partners in imaging biomarker research. This requires identification of novel imaging features that can be predictive of disease progression or prognosis and designing clinical studies to reproducibility identify and quantify these features. A thorough understanding of disease process and up-to-date knowledge on literature are required to conduct this cutting-edge research. The Wisconsin Reading Center assists in developing study protocol and statistical analysis plan for clinical trials in collaboration with industry sponsors. This requires communication of the reading center workflow, evaluation procedures, imaging outcomes that are applicable for the trial, and analysis methods. This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding. 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.

Requirements

• Experience in Clinical Research
• Experience working with image-based datasets or data analysis
• Experience in ophthalmic/retinal imaging
• Terminal degree in relevant field such as medicine, vision science, biomedical science, public health or related discipline and includes MD, PhD, OD, MPH or equivalent required (includes MBBS and DNB).

Nice To Haves

• Experience in clinical ophthalmology
• Experience in publications and conference presentations
• Experience in Age-related Macular Degeneration

Responsibilities

• Develop Grading Methods: The Wisconsin Reading Center provides core imaging lab support to multicenter clinical trials. As imaging technology and indications for therapeutics keep evolving, there is a need for developing new image evaluation methods. This will require an understanding of imaging formats, artifacts, qualitative and quantitative assessment of disease parameters. The incumbent will serve as a subject matter expert in supporting research program managers and graders in scientific aspects of grading.
• Biomarker Research: The Wisconsin Reading Center collaborates with both NIH and industry partners in imaging biomarker research. This requires identification of novel imaging features that can be predictive of disease progression or prognosis and designing clinical studies to reproducibility identify and quantify these features. A thorough understanding of disease process and up-to-date knowledge on literature are required to conduct this cutting-edge research.
• Liaison with Study Sponsors: The Wisconsin Reading Center assists in developing study protocol and statistical analysis plan for clinical trials in collaboration with industry sponsors. This requires communication of the reading center workflow, evaluation procedures, imaging outcomes that are applicable for the trial, and analysis methods.
• Other duties: Participate in developing grant applications to federal and private agencies. Document research study methods, analytic steps, and results for manuscript publications and progress reports. Develop PowerPoints to describe research and associated results. Participate in national and international meetings for the dissemination of research. Assist faculty with the educational and mentoring of research students.
• Serves as a main point of contact and liaison with internal and external stakeholders providing information and representing the interests of a specialized research area
• Assists with the identification of research problems and the development of research methodologies and procedures
• Attends and assists with the facilitation of scholarly events and presentations in support of continued professional development and the dissemination of research information
• Collects and analyzes research data, conducts experiments and interviews, and documents results according to established policies and procedures under general supervision and limited responsibility
• Writes or assists in developing grant applications and proposals to secure research funding
• Conducts literature reviews, prepares reports and materials, and disseminates information to appropriate entities

Benefits

• flexible work schedules
• comprehensive benefits
• professional development
• generous vacation
• holidays
• sick leave
• competitive insurances
• savings accounts
• retirement benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree