RESEARCH SPECIALIST - STRESS AND RESILIENCE IN AGING AND ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE

Job no: 101302-AS
Work type: Staff-Full Time
Department:NUR/RESEARCH/RESEARCH
Location: Madison
Categories: Event Planning, Program Coordination, Extension, Outreach, Public Engagement, Health Care, Medical, Social Services, Laboratory Technician, Research Specialists, Research, Scientific

Position Summary:

This two-year position will support the Stress and Resilience in Dementia study, led by Dr. Megan Zuelsdorff. Dr. Zuelsdorff focuses on social and environmental determinants of cognitive health and dementia risk in older adults. The incumbent will be responsible for day-to-day STRIDE operations in coordination with Alzheimer's Disease Research Center and Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute staff. The incumbent will work with members of Wisconsin's tribal communities and other under-represented groups (URG) as part of a team dedicated to inclusive research practices and improving health in underserved communities.

The School of Nursing has a deep and profound commitment to diversity both as an end in itself, and 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.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Degree and Area of Specialization:

Bachelor's degree required; focus of study in relevant field such as, but not limited to, health care, sociology, social work, psychology, or related field preferred.

Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:

1-2 years of experience in a public health, community, or clinical health care setting and/or 1-2 years of experience in a clinical or health or social sciences research environment preferred.

Indigenous lived experience and/or experience working with tribal peoples, cultures, and communities desirable.

Additional Information:

This is a fixed-term terminal position that is expected to last through January 31, 2021. The position may be extended on a terminal basis for up to two years from date of hire and/or converted to a renewable appointment, contingent upon satisfactory performance, program needs and the availability of additional funding.

Some within-state travel required. Applicants must possess valid driver's license.

Position requires very strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as strong organizational and planning skills.

Candidate should be detail-oriented and possess excellent interpersonal skills. Must be able to work well on a team and maintain professional interactions with patients and their families, research staff, and research sponsors.

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are required.

Hire will be subject to criminal and Caregiver background check requirements.

Department(s):

A549000-SCHOOL OF NURSING/RESEARCH/RESEARCH

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

Appointment Type, Duration:

Terminal, 12 month appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding

Salary:

Minimum $31,427 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Instructions to Applicants:

To apply for this position, please click Apply Now, from Jobs.wisc.edu, to begin the application process. Please submit ONE pdf file containing the following:

1) a letter of interest which highlights work experience in higher education.
2) a resume/CV
3) Contact information for three professional references

To ensure consideration, online applications must be received by 11:55pm on 1/15/2020. Failure to submit complete application materials may result in ineligibility for this position.

NOTE: Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding the names of applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality.

Contact:

Megan Zuelsdorff
mlzuelsd@wisc.edu
608-262-5951
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:

ASSOC RESEARCH SPEC(T16FN)

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Terminal

Job Number:

101302-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.

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is engaged in a Title and Total Compensation (TTC) project to redesign job titles and compensation structures. As a result of the TTC project, official job titles on current job postings may change in Spring 2020. Job duties and responsibilities will remain the same. For more information please visit: https://hr.wisc.edu/title-and-total-compensation-study/.

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: Nov 7 2019 Central Standard Time
Applications Close:Jan 15 2020 11:55 PM Central Standard Time