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Job category:

Academic Staff

Employment type:

Regular

Job profile:

Researcher I

Job summary:

The Waisman Center is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge about human development, developmental disabilities, and neurodegenerative diseases throughout the lifespan. One of 15 centers of its kind in the United States, the Waisman Center encompasses laboratories for biomedical and behavioral research, several scientific research cores, and a clinical biomanufacturing facility for the production of pharmaceuticals for early stage human clinical trials. In addition to its research efforts, the Center provides an array of services to people with developmental disabilities, offers numerous educational and outreach programs to young children and their families, and trains scientists and clinicians who will serve our nation in the future.

The Researcher will work within the Bishop Laboratory (PI: Lauren Bishop) and assist with research projects under the guidance of faculty, including providing technical expertise, collecting data, analyzing data, writing papers, and presenting the data at conferences, and IRB protocol development, with responsibilities and independence increasing by level (I–III). This position will also manage administrative functions such as coordinating team and advisory board meetings, lab documentation and policies, SharePoint/Teams communications, P-Card reconciliation, developing and utilizing a system to manage and track projects, and assisting with community outreach activities. Additionally, the Researcher will assist with grant writing, and train new lab members including students.

Applicants for this position will be considered for the Researcher I, Researcher II and Researcher III titles. The title will be determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.

Key job responsibilities:

• Provides operational guidance on day-to-day activities of unit or program staff and student workers
• Assists in developing, writing and/or submitting grant applications and proposals to secure research funding
• Collects and analyzes basic to complex research data, conducts experiments and interviews, and documents results according to established policies and procedures
• Conducts literature reviews, prepares reports and materials, assists with, co-authors and/or authors publications and disseminates information to appropriate entities
• Trains individuals and groups on equipment operations, research protocols, and techniques within a specialized laboratory or research area
• Assists with the development or develops and implements basic to complex research projects, methodologies, procedures and/or criteria
• Identifies concerns and recommends solutions to leadership
• Reviews and edits protocols to ensure accuracy, thoroughness and consistency
• Manages administrative functions such as coordinating internal and Advisory Board meetings, lab documentation and policies, SharePoint and Teams communications, PCard reconciliation, workflow development and other duties as assigned

Department:

Waisman Center

Compensation:

$65,000 minimum; Salary is negotiable and will be based on education, experience and skills. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts and retirement benefits.

Required qualifications:

Prior research experience is required. Specific experience with direct service provision, advocacy, and/or research focused on autistic people is highly preferred.

Education:

A Master's Degree is required.

Additional Information:

• A Criminal Background Check will be performed.
• The successful applicant will be required to complete HIPAA training and receive certification upon hire and annually thereafter.

How to apply:

Please click the Apply Now box to start the application process. Please upload the following documents:

• A current resume or CV highlighting your experience, training, and/or credentials relevant to the position.
• A cover letter describing your interest in the position, summarizing your relevant experience, and explaining how your background aligns with the requirements of the role.

Please note, there will only be one attachment field. You must upload all of your documents in the attachment field. Applications submitted without both documents may still be considered, but both a cover letter and resume are required to guarantee consideration.

Professional references will be requested of all final candidates.

Contact information:

For questions regarding this position or posting, please contact Melissa Henning, Human Resources Manager, at (608) 890-1388 or melissa.henning@wisc.edu.

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