Scientist II

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Scientist II to join the Implementation IMPACT Lab (IMPlementation Science to Accelerate Community Translation) led by Dr. Shellie Ellis. The IMPACT Research Lab is focused on advancing Precision Medicine and improving evidence-based care delivery in rural health settings. The successful candidate will contribute to projects that integrate Implementation Science, Health Services Research, and community-based approaches to address rural health disparities.

• This position is part-time, 50%
• Terminal, 12 month appointment
• This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding.
• It is anticipated that this position will be remote and requires work be performed at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Prepares and/or presents research results for presentation to professional organizations or scholarly publications to help advance research.
• Writes or assists in developing grant applications and proposals to secure research funding
• May supervise the day-to-day activities of a research unit as needed
• Serves as a unit subject matter expert and liaison to internal and external stakeholders providing advanced level information and representing the interests of a specialized research area
• Identifies research problems and develops complex research methodologies and procedures
• Collects and analyzes complex research data, conducts experiments and interviews, and documents results according to established policies and procedures under general supervision
• Monitors program budget and approves unit expenditures
• Conducts literature reviews, prepares reports and materials, and disseminates information to appropriate entities
• Attends and assists with the facilitation of scholarly events and presentations in support of continued professional development and the dissemination of research information

Required Qualifications

• Experience working in a clinical research setting
• Knowledge and experience in scientific methods and research theory relevant to implementation science and other healthcare delivery improvement strategies
• Demonstrated expertise in both qualitative and quantitative research methods
• Solid experience with computer applications such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and EndNote
• Strong writing skills with a track record of publications
• Experience with grant writing and research funding processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write and present research analysis and findings clearly and concisely
• Knowledge and experience in maintaining confidentiality of research subjects and information in accordance with the University of Wisconsin Institutional Review Board (IRB) requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in precision medicine is strongly preferred
• Experience working with community health centers or rural health systems
• Experience with data collection and analytics software tools such as Stata, SAS, or R; REDCap; and Dedoose
• Familiarity with genomic testing and clinical practice guidelines for oncology
• Knowledge and experience with Relational Coordination theory and measurement
• Experience implementing audit & feedback

Education

Ph.D. in Public Health, Health Administration, Human Factors Engineering, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, or a related clinical field, required