The University of Wisconsin–Madison, College of Letters & Science, SuccessWorks, is looking for a Research Specialist to provide primary data collection for a 5-year NIH-funded study using smartphones to remotely collect data from participants in alcohol addiction treatment programs. You will be involved in all aspects of this research study, focusing on day-to-day operational infrastructure, and will be supported in pursuing your professional development goals related to a research career.
What You'll Do
- Review, analyze, and interpret data and/or document results for presentations and reporting.
- Provide operational guidance on day-to-day activities for unit or program staff and/or student workers.
- Conduct research experiments according to established protocols and collect data while monitoring test results.
- Operate, clean, and maintain research equipment and the research area, track inventory, and place replenishment orders.
- Participate in the development, interpretation, and implementation of research methodology and materials.
- Perform literature reviews and write reports.
What We're Looking For
- A minimum of 2 years of part-time or full-time work experience in undergraduate psychology research, working in a research setting, and/or with procedural aspects of data collection from human subjects.
- Fluency with the Windows OS and Microsoft Office.
- A Bachelor's degree.
Nice to Have
- Experience with patient or customer interaction.
- Experience documenting procedures, events, or data.
- Experience programming in any language.
- Experience with R, Python, Qualtrics, OnCore, Slack, or Asana.
- Previous experience working in addiction treatment, with persons in outpatient mental health, or in clinical trials.
- Preferred degrees and specialization areas: Psychology, Neuroscience, Statistics, Premed, or Clinical Trials.
Technical Stack
- Windows OS, Microsoft Office
- R, Python, Qualtrics, OnCore, Slack, Asana
Team & Environment
You will be part of the lab at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Benefits & Compensation
- Generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off.
- Competitive insurance and saving accounts.
- Retirement benefits.
- The typical starting salary for this position is $44,543 depending on qualifications and experience.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position located in Madison, WI.
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
