PT Research Coordinator
Job Summary:
The Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation offers an opportunity for a Research Program Manager to conduct research study visits involving musculoskeletal injuries. The Research Program Manager will be responsible for coordinating research study visits and completing research procedures including obtaining informed consent, collection of medical and health histories, conducting specialized assessments, and providing exercise-based interventions. The position will also assist with coordination of imaging visits, which include MRI and US scans. Additional visit-related procedures may include paperwork completion, and data management and verification. The position will be expected to perform other related duties as assigned and maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
- This position is full or part-time, 40%-100%
- This position has the flexibility to start at a part-time FTE, though it is expected this position will increase in FTE contingent on research funding and program needs
- This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated 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.
- Must provide a valid driver's license. Employees may use their own transportation or receive approval for University Car Fleet usage. Employment is conditional pending the results of a Pre-hire Driver Authorization Check.
Candidates who demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities will be given first consideration:
- Demonstrated attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal skills,
- Clear and effective communication skills, with demonstrated strong verbal and written English language skills to support communication with research participants.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Plans, develops, and implements processes and protocols to support research aims
- Assists in the development, coordination, and facilitation of trainings and workshops for internal and external audiences to disseminate research program developments and information
- Serves as a unit liaison and subject matter expert among internal and external stakeholder groups, collaborates across disciplines and functional areas, provides program information, and promotes the accomplishments and developments of scholars and research initiatives
- Coordinates the daily activities and contracts related to one or more research program(s)
- Develop and disseminate research findings through conference abstracts and manuscripts
- Develops policies, procedures, and institutional agreements on behalf of the program
- Monitors program budget(s) and approves unit expenditures
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