Academic Staff
Regular
Research Specialist
The Lucida Project is a precision medicine-like initiative that will enroll approximately 1,500 participants nationwide through remote recruitment, along with an additional 300 participants who will complete the remote components alongside an in-person visit at a local site. Enrollment will take place over a two-year period.
The Research Specialist will support all aspects of the research process, including participant recruitment, screening, and scheduling, as well as data collection, processing, and analysis. A substantial portion of the role involves direct interaction with participants remotely (e.g., via phone, email, and video). This may include assisting participants with downloading and using study apps, troubleshooting technical issues, and providing step-by-step guidance for study procedures such as collecting biological samples (e.g., microbiome samples and blood spots) or recording short videos on mobile devices. For the local cohort, participants will be scheduled for in-person visits that include procedures such as blood draws, and the Research Specialist may be required to help coordinate and, when needed, oversee these on-site visits.
We are seeking someone who is flexible, compassionate, comfortable working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, and able to think on their feet in a dynamic research environment.
This position requires strong collaboration skills and a commitment to maintaining a respectful, supportive, and welcoming working and learning environment.
Participates in the development, interpretation, and implementation of research methodology and materials
Operates, cleans, and maintains organization of research equipment and research area. Tracks inventory levels and places replenishment orders
Performs literature reviews and writes reports
Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data and/or documents results for presentations and/or reporting to internal and external audiences
Provides operational guidance on day-to-day activities of unit or program staff and/or student workers
Conducts research experiments according to established research protocols with moderate impact to the project(s). Collects data and monitors test results
College of Letters & Science | Center for Healthy Minds
The typical starting salary for this position is $44,543 to $54,120. Actual pay will depend on experience and qualifications.
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Please review the summary of benefits for more information.
Experience working in team environments
Experience conducting research with human subjects
Ability to coordinate study visits and manage schedules
Ability to manage participant data
Skill in preparing research materials such as flyers
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with populations with mental health conditions
Experience conducting clinical trials research
Familiarity with community outreach and engagement activities
Experience with social media and website updates for research communications
Experience with implementation of quality assurance protocols for various types of data collected via mobile phones, including from questionnaires and/or in-the-moment surveys
Experience with research data, including: databases, data management, and remote survey administration tools (REDCap, Qualtrics, and/or Gorilla)
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or a closely related field required
Click the "Apply" button to start the application process.
To be considered for this recruitment, you must upload:
-Resume
-Cover Letter
The materials should address your experience relating to the qualifications referenced above.
There is only one attachment field; please upload all application materials here. All listed application materials must be submitted for your application to be considered. Please submit only the materials specified; additional materials will not be reviewed.
Selected applicants will receive an invitation to participate in interviews within 10-14 business days following the application deadline.
University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship. Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
Contact Information:
Lisa Wesley, <lawesley@wisc.edu,> 608-262-0196
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