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Dr. Kathryn Howell is seeking a full time Research Specialist to assist in her new growing lab. Dr. Howell's program of research centers on the promotion of resilience among youth and families exposed to violence and other forms of adversity. Much of her work focuses on the development and evaluation of community-based, strengths-focused interventions for violence-exposed groups, including youth experiencing family violence and women exposed to intimate partner violence during pregnancy.
This position will be responsible for initial set-up and maintenance of lab protocols; coordinating, conducting, and monitoring participant assessments; corresponding with the IRB; assisting in ongoing research protocols, including coordination with outside collaborators; supporting the training and oversight of undergraduate students; community outreach to develop research partnerships in the local community; and participation in team and project-management related activities and trainings.
- 25% Conducts research experiments according to established research protocols with moderate impact to the project(s). Collects data and monitors test results
- 5% Operates, cleans, and maintains organization of research equipment and research area. Tracks inventory levels and places replenishment orders
- 10% Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data and/or documents results for presentations and/or reporting to internal and external audiences
- 20% Participates in the development, interpretation, and implementation of research methodology and materials
- 20% Provides operational guidance on day-to-day activities of unit or program staff and/or student workers
- 5% Performs literature reviews and writes reports
- 15% Assists with coordinating collaborations with other researchers and community agencies
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Required:
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or related field
Required:
- Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or related field
- 1 year experience in a research lab setting
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
Preferred:
- Prior research conducted within the field of self-injury/suicide research
- Experience working in a lab utilizing intensive time sampling (i.e., ecological momentary assessment) methodologies
- Experience with overseeing a research study, familiarity with IRB application development and submission, participant-facing interactions in the research setting, and some experience with data analysis
Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Terminal, 12 month appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding.
Minimum $44,543 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays and paid time off; competitive insurances and saving accounts; and retirement benefits.
The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.
This position is for one year, with the possibility of extension or conversion to an ongoing appointment.
Please click on the "Apply Now" button to start the application process.
For questions on the position, contact: Katie Howell at khhowell@wisc.edu.
To apply for this position you will need to upload a cover letter, resume and contact information for at least three professional references, including your current supervisor. References will not be contacted without advance notice.
Your cover letter should address your qualifications as the pertain to the qualifications listed above.
Cassie Wheeler
cassie.wheeler@wisc.edu
608-262-3739
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Research Specialist(RE047)
Department(s):A48-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/PSYCHOLOGY/PSYCHOLOGY
Employment Class:Academic Staff-Terminal
Job Number:298060-AS
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