Position Vacancy ID:

89279-AS

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Working Title:

Researcher - Wisconsin Surgical Outcomes Research Program

Official Title:

RESEARCHER(E05DN) or ASSOC RESEARCHER(E05FN) or ASST RESEARCHER(E05LN)

Hiring Department:

A539711-MEDICAL SCHOOL/SURGERY-ENDOCRINE

FTE:

50% - 100%

Anticipated Begin Date:

MARCH 06, 2017

Term:

This is a renewable appointment.

Advertised Salary:

Minimum $48,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Degree and area of specialization:

Master's Degree required. Degree in statistics, computer science, informatics, public health, population health, clinical investigation, health communication, or related field preferred. Graduate level statistics study desirable.

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:

Preferred two years experience in conducting outcomes, health services or clinical research. Experience managing multi-disciplinary research teams.

License or Certificate:

Position Summary:

The selected candidate for this position will serve as a key research member of the Wisconsin Surgical Outcomes Research Program. The mission of WiSOR is to improve the quality, safety, effectiveness and efficiency of surgical care through research and innovation. The program encompasses comparative effectiveness research, qualitative research particularly related to patient-provider interactions, as well as research in performance and safety in surgical care, patterns of care, quality of life, and decision analysis. The immediate program needs for this position are focused on Dr. David Schneider's research program involving the use of informatics tools such as electronic medical records data, machine learning, natural language processing, and process mining to improve treatment of patients with thyroid conditions as well as improving outcomes following endocrine surgery; however, it is anticipated this position will adapt based on changing program needs and funding. Informatics and/or computer programming is desirable but not required. The Researcher will assist in a variety of research areas, including coordination of multisite research teams and research projects as well as execution of research.

Additional Information:

1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
2. Detail oriented with strong interpersonal, organizational and management skills critical.
3. Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, & PowerPoint are required.
4. Ability to plan, organize, lead and manage projects within deadline and budget parameters and achieve measurable results.
5. Ability to take responsibility to meet deadlines and initiate tasks without close supervision.
6. Ability to balance and prioritize multiple responsibilities effectively.

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:

Cory Reithmeyer
reithmeyer@surgery.wisc.edu
608-263-0787
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:

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

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Applications Open: 14 Feb 2017 Central Standard Time
Applications Close: 28 Feb 2017 11:55 PM Central Standard Time


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