Position Summary:
The University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department Of Medicine, Division of Infectious Disease, seeks a Scientist to join a new research initiative within the Department. The Infection Control Research Program, led by Nasia Safdar, MD, PhD, seeks to improve the health and quality of life of patients through high-impact learning health systems, transformational research on infection control and prevention using translational methods, clinical trials, microbiology and implementation science. The Scientist will serve as an integral member of a growing and dynamic team, providing support for the program's varied scientific and analytic activities by conducting clinical trials, implementing interventions, and statistical analysis of cutting-edge data to address significant public health and clinical research questions. The Scientist will also identify research problems and collaborate in the design and implementation of new studies for the program. The Scientist will supervise and manage research efforts of the team under Dr. Safdar's guidance and leadership. This position represents an opportunity for significant professional and scientific growth within a collaborative and supportive research environment.

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.

Position Duties:
List of Duties

Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

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Degree and Area of Specialization:
PhD or equivalent in clinical trials, infectious diseases clinical research, health services research, public health, epidemiology, behavioral or social science, or other closely related fields is required.

Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:
1 year of post-doctoral training in epidemiology, biostatistics, health services research, clinical trials, microbiology, or comparable area preferred but not required for consideration.

Additional Information:
In addition to quantitative research skills, the successful applicant will also demonstrate competence in standard office productivity software applications (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).

Experience working with large datasets typically used to conduct health services research (e.g. Medicare claims, electronic medical records datasets, and/or VA data) is required.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.

Department(s):
A534265-MEDICAL SCHOOL/MEDICINE/INFECT DIS

Work Type:
Full or Part Time: 50% - 100%

Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:
Minimum $42,512 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Instructions to Applicants:
To begin the application process please click on the 'Apply Now' button. You will be asked to create a profile and upload a resume and cover letter. You will also be asked to provide contact information for three (3) references as part of your online application.

Contact:
Steven Marshall
samarsh@medicine.wisc.edu
608-265-4097
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. )

Official Title:
SENIOR SCIENTIST(E10BN) or ASSOCIATE SCIENTIST(E10FN) or ASSISTANT SCIENTIST(E10LN)

Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:
97903-AS


The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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Applications Open: Mar 18 2019 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: May 2 2019 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time


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