Research Specialist

This position supports the development, design, and implementation of a treatment outcome study funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Under the supervision of the PI, a key focus of this position is to manage the data collection for a large multisite trial evaluating the efficacy of a video and text message intervention for recent sexual assault survivors.

• Conducts research experiments according to established research protocols with moderate impact to the project(s). Collects data and monitors test results

• Performs literature reviews and writes reports

• Provides operational guidance on day-to-day activities of unit or program staff and/or student workers

• Participates in the development, interpretation, and implementation of research methodology and materials

• Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data and/or documents results for presentations and/or reporting to internal and external audiences

• Operates, cleans, and maintains organization of research equipment and research area. Tracks inventory levels and places replenishment orders

College of Letters & Science | Department of Psychology

The expected salary range for this position is $44,543 - $63,697 for highly experienced candidates. Actual pay within this range 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.

• Minimum two years of research experience which may include work on a senior honors thesis or substantive work in a research lab
• Strong interest and familiarity with quantitative research methods
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to simultaneously manage a variety of tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and engage in creative problem solving
• Familiarity with data analytic softwares such as R, SPSS, Mplus etc.
• Experience managing, organizing, and/or cleaning data
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Familiarity with research on sexual violence, posttraumatic stress, and/or substance use

Bachelor's degree in Psychology or a related field, required

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To be considered for this recruitment, you must upload:

-Resume

-Cover Letter

The materials should address your experience relating to the qualifications referenced above. Specifically, applicants should describe why they are interested in this position and how their previous experience makes them qualified.

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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.

Dr. Kate Walsh, klwalsh2@wisc.edu

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