Research Specialist

Job Details

Salary:
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Job Category:Academic Staff

Employment Type:Terminal (Fixed Term)

Job Profile:Research Specialist

Job Summary:

The laboratory of Dr. Brooke Ammerman in the Department of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks to hire a full-time Research Specialist. Dr. Ammerman’s lab is devoted to researching nonsuicidal and suicidal thoughts and behaviors, with a focus on the utilization of intensive time sampling methods. The long-term goal of these projects is better understand when, and how, to intervene to prevent risk escalation.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Performs literature reviews and writes reports
• Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data and/or documents results for presentations and/or reporting to internal and external audiences
• Conducts research experiments according to established research protocols with moderate impact to the project(s). Collects data and monitors test results
• Participates in the development, interpretation, and implementation of research methodology and materials
• Operates, cleans, and maintains organization of research equipment and research area. Tracks inventory levels and places replenishment orders
• Provides operational guidance on day-to-day activities of unit or program staff and/or student workers

Department:

College of Letters & Science | Department of Psychology

Compensation:

The expected salary range for this position is $44,543 - $63,697 for highly experienced candidates. Actual pay within this range will depend 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. Please review the summary of benefits for more information.

Required Qualifications:

• 1 year experience in a research lab setting
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior research conducted within the field of self-injury/suicide research
• Experience working in a lab utilizing intensive time sampling (i.e., ecological momentary assessment) methodologies
• Experience with overseeing a research study and associated recruitment, familiarity with IRB application development and submission, and participant-facing interactions in the research setting.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related field required

How to Apply:

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To be considered for this recruitment, you must upload:

-Resume 

-Cover Letter

The materials should address your experience relating to the qualifications referenced above. Specifically, applicants should describe why they are interested in this position and how their previous experience makes them qualified.

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Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Contact Information:

Brooke Ammerman (baammerman@wisc.edu)