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Job Category:
Academic Staff
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Scientist II
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated Dissemination and Implementation Frameworks and Outcomes Scientist II to join the Implementation IMPACT Lab (IMPlementation Science to Accelerate Community Translation) led by Dr. Shellie Ellis. The IMPACT Research Lab focuses on advancing precision medicine and improving evidence-based care delivery in rural health settings through the integration of Implementation Science, Health Services Research, and community-based approaches to address rural health disparities.
Dissemination and Implementation Frameworks and Outcomes Scientist II will support dissemination and implementation science research activities led by the Lead Implementation Program Evaluation Scientist III and senior investigators, contributing to evaluation planning, data collection, analysis, and stakeholder engagement across federally funded and foundation-sponsored projects focused on rural health, precision medicine, and digital mental health. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, the Scientist II will assist with implementation science and program evaluation activities while developing increasing independence and expertise in these areas.
As a primary project, this Scientist will contribute to the success of the Dissemination and Implementation Program Evaluation of THRIVE Digital Mental Health Initiative. The overall objective of this evaluation project is to evaluate dissemination and implementation outcomes, assess implementation barriers of integrating evidence based mental health digital interventions into multiple rural settings, and test the optimization of implementation strategies used in the project, requiring rigorous and rapid evaluation of implementation processes, outcomes, and system-level adoption.
Dissemination and Implementation Frameworks and Outcomes Scientist II will work with the Lead Implementation Program Evaluation Scientist to support selection of appropriate implementation frameworks and measures to match the overall evaluation design and evaluation plan. He or she will assess the literature to identify validated measures to ensure comparability to other similar digital mental health implementation efforts. The D&I Frameworks and Outcomes Scientist will work with the Lead Implementation Program Evaluation Scientist and Statistician to pilot test data collection systems and instruments. He or she will work with the qualitative team to identify appropriate implementation frameworks for qualitative inquiry and help build codebooks and define constructs for rapid data analysis. He or she will work with the statistician and implementation strategy optimization team to develop dashboards that can efficiently map to implementation strategies and alert the need for optimization.
In addition, the Scientist II may support ongoing research in the Implementation IMPACT Lab, which currently includes TEAMSPORT, an NCI-funded project now in its fourth year focused on implementing pathologist-initiated genomic testing in rural communities to improve access to precision oncology care. This project has generated a substantial body of quantitative and qualitative data, with multiple manuscripts planned or currently in development.
The Scientist II will also field consultation requests that come in through the lab, advising on implementation theories, methods, and strategies, and integrate and coordinate with other implementation science units across campus. The Scientist II will also provide scientific leadership and mentorship to other research team members, fostering methodological rigor, professional development, and consistency across evaluation efforts.
Additional position details:
- This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.
- This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.
Success in this role requires:
- Ability to contribute to implementation science and program evaluation activities, ensuring alignment with project goals, timelines, and sponsor requirements.
- Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously, pay close attention to detail, and operate effectively in both in-person and virtual environments
- Excellent verbal communication skills to present research analysis and findings clearly and concisely
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary partners (e.g., researchers, clinicians, health system leaders, and community stakeholders) and demonstrate professional, ethical, respectful, and courteous behavior in all interactions.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Conducts literature reviews, prepares reports and materials, and disseminates information to appropriate entities
- May supervise the day-to-day activities of a research unit as needed
- Attends and assists with the facilitation of scholarly events and presentations in support of continued professional development and the dissemination of research information
- Identifies research problems and develops complex research methodologies and procedures
- Writes or assists in developing grant applications and proposals to secure research funding
- Serves as a unit subject matter expert and liaison to internal and external stakeholders providing advanced level information and representing the interests of a specialized research area
- Collects and analyzes complex research data, conducts experiments and interviews, and documents results according to established policies and procedures under general supervision
- Monitors program budget and approves unit expenditures
Department:
School of Medicine and Public Health, Carbone Cancer Center, Lab Ellis
Our mission is a commitment to defeating cancer through rapid application of groundbreaking research, prevention, and treatment. The University of Wisconsin (UW) Carbone Cancer Center has been an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center since 1973. UW Carbone is an integral part of the UW School of Medicine and Public Health and UW Health, bringing together more than 330 physicians and scientists from 50 departments and nine schools to conduct research and translate laboratory discoveries into new patient treatments. UWCCC builds community by creating a collaborative, respectful, and welcoming environment in which all faculty, students, and staff will thrive.
Compensation:
The starting salary for the position is $90,000 annually per hour; but is negotiable based 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. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage and the SMPH Faculty/Academic Staff Benefits Flyer 2026 .
Required Qualifications:
- Experience working in clinical, school, public health or other implementation laboratories; with knowledge of scientific methods and research theory relevant to implementation science and healthcare delivery improvement (e.g. clinical practice guidelines, quality metrics).
- Demonstrated expertise in both qualitative and quantitative research design, data collection, and analysis.
- Experience maintaining research confidentiality in compliance with IRB and regulatory standards.
- Strong scientific writing skills with a track record of publications, presentations, and grant writing.
- Proficiency with MS Office and reference management tools (e.g., EndNote).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience designing and conducting program evaluations, including use of logic models, systems design, and workflow/process assessments to identify gaps and improve outcomes is strongly preferred.
- Experience working with community-based practices or rural health systems
- Experience with data collection and analytics software tools such as REDCap or Qualtrics, Stata, SAS, or R; and Dedoose or Atlas.ti
- Experience designing effective audit & feedback dashboards
Education:
- Ph.D. in Public Health, Health Administration, Human Factors Engineering, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, or a related clinical field, required
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