Research Specialist [Part-time] @ UW-Madison

Job Summary:

The person hired for this position will serve as project manager and will organize the day-to-day operations of the project under the supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI). This includes recruiting participants, scheduling and participating in data collection, helping to design data collection scripts and coding manuals, overseeing the work of undergraduate research assistants, managing and maintaining project and participant databases and records, assisting with literature reviews, creating materials for conference presentations and manuscripts, and maintaining communication with team members at other sites. The position will include some evening and weekend work to allow data collection with children and their caregivers.

This is a 50% position, which is equivalent to 20 hours per week. The minimum annual salary for this position will be $42,000 (at 50%, this is equal to $21,000 per year).

Responsibilities:

Develops, designs, and conducts one or more research projects and organizes daily operation of projects and specialized research areas to ensure work meets established objectives under moderate supervision.

• 40% 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
• 15% Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data and/or documents results for presentations and/or reporting to internal and external audiences
• 15% Participates in the development, interpretation, and implementation of research methodology and materials
• 10% Provides operational guidance on day-to-day activities of unit or program staff and/or student workers
• 5% Performs literature reviews and writes reports
• 5% Maintains communication with team members at other sites; manages record-keeping
• 5% Supervises student hourly workers

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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.

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Education:

Required
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Education, or related field.

Additional course work in Biology is highly desirable.

Qualifications:

• Previous behavioral research experience is required.
• Experience working with children and families is highly desirable.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Familiarity with basic office software (word processing, spreadsheets)
• Background and interest in cognitive development research

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