"Research Specialist"

Job Summary

This position will provide primary research study data collection for a 5-year NIH funded study using smartphones to remotely collect data from participants in alcohol addiction treatment programs. The Research Specialist will be involved in all aspects of the designated research study, with a focus on day-to-day operational infrastructure.

The Research Specialist will also be supported in pursuing professional development goals related to a career in research and will be expected to attend and participate in lab meetings where we read and discuss academic research. For more information on our lab, please visit our website at http://arc.psych.wisc.edu/.

Key Job Responsibilities

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

Department

College of Letters & Science | Department of Psychology

Compensation

The typical starting salary for this position is $44,543 depending on qualifications and experience. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays and paid time off; competitive insurance and saving accounts; and retirement benefits.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of part-time or full-time work experience in undergraduate psychology research, working in a research setting and/or with procedural aspects of data collection from human subjects
• Fluency with the Windows OS and Microsoft office

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with patient or customer interaction
• Experience documenting procedures, events, or data
• Experience programming in any language
• Experience with R, Python, Qualtrics, OnCore, Slack, Asana
• Previous experience working in addiction treatment, with persons in outpatient mental health, or in clinical trials

Education

Bachelor's degree required.

Preferred degrees and specialization areas: Psychology, Neuroscience, Statistics, Premed, Clinical Trials

How to Apply

Click the "Apply" button to start the application process.

You will be prompted to upload the following documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Qualifications/Cover Letter

Applicants should attach a letter of qualifications/cover letter and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process. Please note, there is only one attachment field. You must upload all of your documents in the attachment field.

Once finalists are identified, they will be asked to provide names and contact information for at least three professional references, including a current/former supervisor. References will not be contacted without advanced notice.

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

Susan Wanta, schneck2@wisc.edu