RESEARCH SPECIALIST
- Employer
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Location
- Wisconsin, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jul 30, 2021
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Job no: 237834-AS
Work type: Onsite, Staff-Full Time
Department: VCRGE/WAISMAN/WAISMAN
Location: Madison
Categories: Laboratory Technician, Research Specialists, Research, Scientific
Position Summary:
The Waisman Center is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge about human development, developmental disabilities, and neurodegenerative diseases throughout the lifespan. One of 15 centers of its kind in the United States, the Waisman Center encompasses laboratories for biomedical and behavioral research, a brain imaging center, and a clinical bio-manufacturing facility for the production of pharmaceuticals for early stage human clinical trials. In addition to its research efforts, the Center provides an array of services to people with developmental disabilities, offers numerous educational and outreach programs to young children and their families, and trains scientists and clinicians who will serve our nation in the future.
The Research Specialist will support research for the University of Wisconsin Longitudinal Imaging and Neurogenetics in Kids (UW LINK) Study (Co-PIs Brittany Travers and James Li). This 5-year project is dedicated to examining how children (ages 4-7) with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) develop (or do not develop) ADHD over time. All participants will be invited into the laboratory to have their saliva collected for DNA analysis and to complete various tasks including neuropsychological tests, clinical interviews, and other lab-based tasks (such as sensorimotor). Additionally, participants will complete a brain imaging scan.
This position will be responsible for managing and processing data, scheduling study assessments, and serving as a liaison between the co-PIs, university staff, research assistants, and the broader community, as well as performing administrative lab management responsibilities.
Position Duties:
List of Duties
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
Degree and Area of Specialization:
A Bachelor's Degree is required. A degree in Psychology, Statistics/Biostatistics, Biology, Neurobiology, Neuroscience, or a related field is preferred.
Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:
Well-qualified applicants will have the following preferred experience and knowledge:
- One to three years of experience in a human subjects' research environment and knowledge of human subjects' research principles and regulations.
- Experience supervising/managing a small team.
- Experience with National Institutes of Health (NIH) and/or National Database for Autism Research (NDAR).
- Experience with statistical computing software, such as SPSS or SAS, and survey software, such as Qualtrics.
- Experience working with children (preferably elementary school-aged) with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their parents.
- Experience with collecting brain imaging data in children/adolescents.
- Experience writing research reports in APA (American Psychological Association) style.
Additional Information:
This Position Vacancy Listing represents two separate and distinct appointments within the Waisman Center. The hired candidate will have two 50% appointments, each with a unique supervisor, in the Motor Brain and Development Laboratory (PI: Brittany Travers) and the Social and Behavioral Development Laboratory (PI: James Li).
This position will require occasional evening and weekend work.
A Criminal Background Check will be performed.
Must complete HIPAA training and receive certification within the first 5 days of employment and annually thereafter within 5 days of notification.
Reporting requirements must be completed in a timely manner, including but not limited to effort reporting and outside activities reporting.
Department(s):
A348700-VCRGE/WAISMAN/WAISMAN
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
This position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Minimum $32,697 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Instructions to Applicants:
Please click on the "" button to start the application process. Please upload a cover letter and resume detailing your interest and qualifications as it relates to this position.
Contact:
Kailee Gawlik
kailee.gawlik@wisc.edu
608-262-9613
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )
Official Title:
SR RESEARCH SPEC(T16BN) or RESEARCH SPECIALIST(T16DN) or ASSOC RESEARCH SPEC(T16FN)
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
237834-AS
The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is engaged in a Title and Total Compensation (TTC) Project to redesign job titles and compensation structures. As a result of the TTC project, official job titles on current job postings may change. Job duties and responsibilities will remain the same. For more information please visit: https://hr.wisc.edu/title-and-total-compensation-study/ .
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department .
Applications Open: Jul 30 2021 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Sep 16 2021 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time
Work type: Onsite, Staff-Full Time
Department: VCRGE/WAISMAN/WAISMAN
Location: Madison
Categories: Laboratory Technician, Research Specialists, Research, Scientific
Position Summary:
The Waisman Center is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge about human development, developmental disabilities, and neurodegenerative diseases throughout the lifespan. One of 15 centers of its kind in the United States, the Waisman Center encompasses laboratories for biomedical and behavioral research, a brain imaging center, and a clinical bio-manufacturing facility for the production of pharmaceuticals for early stage human clinical trials. In addition to its research efforts, the Center provides an array of services to people with developmental disabilities, offers numerous educational and outreach programs to young children and their families, and trains scientists and clinicians who will serve our nation in the future.
The Research Specialist will support research for the University of Wisconsin Longitudinal Imaging and Neurogenetics in Kids (UW LINK) Study (Co-PIs Brittany Travers and James Li). This 5-year project is dedicated to examining how children (ages 4-7) with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) develop (or do not develop) ADHD over time. All participants will be invited into the laboratory to have their saliva collected for DNA analysis and to complete various tasks including neuropsychological tests, clinical interviews, and other lab-based tasks (such as sensorimotor). Additionally, participants will complete a brain imaging scan.
This position will be responsible for managing and processing data, scheduling study assessments, and serving as a liaison between the co-PIs, university staff, research assistants, and the broader community, as well as performing administrative lab management responsibilities.
Position Duties:
List of Duties
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
Degree and Area of Specialization:
A Bachelor's Degree is required. A degree in Psychology, Statistics/Biostatistics, Biology, Neurobiology, Neuroscience, or a related field is preferred.
Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:
Well-qualified applicants will have the following preferred experience and knowledge:
- One to three years of experience in a human subjects' research environment and knowledge of human subjects' research principles and regulations.
- Experience supervising/managing a small team.
- Experience with National Institutes of Health (NIH) and/or National Database for Autism Research (NDAR).
- Experience with statistical computing software, such as SPSS or SAS, and survey software, such as Qualtrics.
- Experience working with children (preferably elementary school-aged) with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their parents.
- Experience with collecting brain imaging data in children/adolescents.
- Experience writing research reports in APA (American Psychological Association) style.
Additional Information:
This Position Vacancy Listing represents two separate and distinct appointments within the Waisman Center. The hired candidate will have two 50% appointments, each with a unique supervisor, in the Motor Brain and Development Laboratory (PI: Brittany Travers) and the Social and Behavioral Development Laboratory (PI: James Li).
This position will require occasional evening and weekend work.
A Criminal Background Check will be performed.
Must complete HIPAA training and receive certification within the first 5 days of employment and annually thereafter within 5 days of notification.
Reporting requirements must be completed in a timely manner, including but not limited to effort reporting and outside activities reporting.
Department(s):
A348700-VCRGE/WAISMAN/WAISMAN
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
This position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Minimum $32,697 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Instructions to Applicants:
Please click on the "" button to start the application process. Please upload a cover letter and resume detailing your interest and qualifications as it relates to this position.
Contact:
Kailee Gawlik
kailee.gawlik@wisc.edu
608-262-9613
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )
Official Title:
SR RESEARCH SPEC(T16BN) or RESEARCH SPECIALIST(T16DN) or ASSOC RESEARCH SPEC(T16FN)
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
237834-AS
The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is engaged in a Title and Total Compensation (TTC) Project to redesign job titles and compensation structures. As a result of the TTC project, official job titles on current job postings may change. Job duties and responsibilities will remain the same. For more information please visit: https://hr.wisc.edu/title-and-total-compensation-study/ .
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department .
Applications Open: Jul 30 2021 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Sep 16 2021 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time
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