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Job Category: Academic Staff
Employment Type: Terminal (Fixed Term)
Job Profile: Research Program Coordinator
Job Summary:
The Shared Research Program Coordinator will coordinate research projects for several interconnected research teams within the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health. This program coordinator will work directly with study team members, collaborators, stakeholders and all research participants, to ensure that all study objectives are met. The position requires excellent administrative, organizational, written communication and interpersonal skills, cultural humility, as well as exceptional independence in planning, organizing, and implementation. This position is expected to serve as a coordinator for several diverse teams in DFMCH, including:
Avanzando su Cuidado: Equitable Access Lab Dr. Yohualli Anaya, MD, MPH
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Carvajal Lab Dr. Diana Carvajal, MD, MPH
Patient-centered reproductive healthcare delivery, justice-based equitable primary care, and workforce diversity across reproductive health including abortions.
Driving Connections Lab Dr. KJ Hansmann, MD, MPH, PhD
Participatory research empowering primary care teams to leverage cultural humility and shared decision making to support patients and families as they navigate complex life transitions.
Program, Research, Outreach, Therapeutics, and Education in the Addictions (PROTEA) Lab Dr. Randy Brown, MD, PhD, DFASAM
Innovative treatment and prevention systems for addiction, substance misuse, and common co-occurring conditions.
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.
Terminal 12 month appointment. This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding.
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.
Candidates who demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities will be given first consideration:
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
- Ability to work independently and take initiative on tasks and/or projects
- Ability to consistently maintain a high level of attention to detail and demonstrate organizational skills
- Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Plans, develops, and implements processes and protocols to support research aims
- Coordinates the daily activities and contracts related to one or more research program(s)
- Serves as a key resource for IRB communications and assistance with Human Subjects
- Monitors program budget(s) and approves unit expenditures
- 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
- Interacts with study participants and community engaged stakeholders, facilitates key interactions
- Assists in the development, coordination, and facilitation of trainings and workshops for internal and external audiences to disseminate research program developments and information
Department:
School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, Research Core Group
The Department of Family Medicine and Community Health (DFMCH) at the University of Wisconsin is a leading clinical department within the School of Medicine and Public Health. DFMCH is dedicated to advancing patient care, education, and research. Our 18 clinics provide primary care to more than 170,000 patients, yielding over 375,000 patient visits annually. Each year, we train more than 160 residents (at sponsored and academic partner sites) and 300 medical students. Learn more: https://www.fammed.wisc.edu/.
Compensation:
The starting salary for the position is $67,500 annually but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage.
Required Qualifications:
- Experience coordinating complex research projects. Preference will be given to experience in community engaged research and outreach within public/community health and/or mental health.
- Experience collaborating with study team members, collaborators, community stakeholders and research participants including Spanish-preferring populations
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of REDCap, OnCore, and other systems related to human subject data management
- Knowledge of Institutional Review Board (IRB) considerations. Contact with efforts involving other regulatory agencies (e.g. FDA) also desirable.
- Experience with grant funding and budgets
- Ability to speak, read, and write Spanish at a professional level
- Experience with clinical trials
- Experience in reproductive health
Education:
Bachelors Degree preferred
How to Apply:
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Your cover letter should address how your training and experience aligns with the required and preferred qualifications listed above. Application reviewers will rely on these written materials to determine which applicants move forward in the process. References will be requested from final candidates. All applicants will be notified once the search concludes and a candidate is selected
Contact Information:
Karl Wichman, kfwichman@wisc.edu, 608-263-4532
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