Position Vacancy ID:

90317-AS

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Working Title:

DFMCH Research Specialist

Official Title:

RESEARCH SPECIALIST(T16DN)

Hiring Department:

A532007-MEDICAL SCHOOL/FAMILY MED/RES GRANTS

FTE:

50% - 100%

Anticipated Begin Date:

JUNE 01, 2017

Term:

This is a renewable appointment.

Advertised Salary:

Minimum $40,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Degree and area of specialization:

Minimum of a BA / BS required; Education, training or experience in health care, research or related field is preferred.

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:

- Minimum of one year of experience working in a research setting required
- Familiarity with the health care field or health research required
- Knowledge of research confidentiality/privacy issues required
- Knowledge/experience of UW regulations and procedures, including the IRB preferred
- Graphic art skills, media presentation skills, web and social media skills
- Familiarity with the Oregon, Wisconsin School District helpful

License or Certificate:

Position Summary:

The Department of Family Medicine and Community Health Research Specialist will work as a member of Dr. Jonathan Temte's research team, working directly with other study team members, clinicians, school staff and research subjects. The incumbent will help to design, maintain and track questionnaires, protocols, and monitoring tools. Additionally, they will also be responsible for outreach, advertising, recruitment, and management of human subjects, which includes developing relationships with school and clinic staff, scheduling home visits, collecting samples and study specific data and data entry. The specific research involves school and clinic based influenza surveillance. Experience working with clinicians, lab staff and/or children is a plus. This position reports to the Program Manager, Shari Barlow.

Additional Information:

- Travel is required for this position due to the need for home/clinic visitation. Incumbent must qualify to use a UW-Madison fleet vehicle by possessing a valid driver's license and meeting risk management standards, or have the ability to provide own transportation that meets UW-Madison risk management standards.
- Flexibility and willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed.
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently using initiative and good judgment.
- Ability to clearly articulate study specific information to members of the public both over the phone and in-person.
- Ease of meeting and talking with strangers.
- Cooperative spirit and ability to work well within a team environment.
- Ability to adapt to different work environments.
- Ability to read, understand, and follow a scientific protocol.
- Strong knowledge of computer fundamentals.
- Graphic art skills, media presentation skills, web and social media skills.

The School of Medicine and Public Health has a deep and profound commitment to diversity both as an end in itself but, also as a valuable means for eliminating health disparities. As such, we strongly encourage applications from candidates who foster and promote the values of diversity and inclusion.

Contact:

Taylor Spitzig
taylor.spitzig@fammed.wisc.edu
608-265-0641
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

Instructions to Applicants:

To apply, please select "Apply Now' and upload a resume and cover letter.

Additional Link:
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NOTE: A Period of Evaluation will be Required

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Applications Open: 26 Apr 2017 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: 10 May 2017 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time


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