Job Summary:
The Research Program Coordinator will be responsible for providing investigator support services for translational research in the Divisions of Hematology, Oncology, and Palliative Care and Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH). The incumbent will work closely with Principal Investigators (PIs), research staff and others on translational research projects in the area of Hereditary Blood Disorders and Cancers and Pulmonary/Respiratory Disorders, including ongoing and prospective NIH and Department of Defense projects. This position requires a working knowledge of, or willingness to learn and abide by, applicable policies and procedures of various UW entities (UW academic staff policies and procedures and UW/UW SMPH policies) as well as applicable state and federal regulations and guidelines. It also requires the ability to distill complex scientific protocols into clear, concise, and accurate clinical research applications, consent forms, and correspondence. Most critical is the ability to manage several detailed projects simultaneously, completing projects in a timely manner and meeting strict deadlines required by review committees and boards, as well as by investigators and sponsors of translational research.
Responsibilities:
Plans and coordinates the administrative, operational, outreach and promotional activities related to research studies that may be collaborative and independent. Serves as a subject matter expert.
- 20% Coordinates the daily activities and contracts related to one or more research program(s)
- 5% Assists in the development, coordination, and facilitation of trainings and workshops for internal and external audiences to disseminate research program developments and information
- 30% Plans, develops, and implements processes and protocols to support research aims
- 10% Serves as a unit liaison and subject matter expert among internal and external stakeholder groups, collaborates across disciplines and functional areas, provides program information, and promotes the accomplishments and developments of scholars and research initiatives
- 5% Monitors program budget(s) and approves unit expenditures
- 10% Develops policies, procedures, and institutional agreements on behalf of the program
- 10% Assists in identification of grant opportunities as well as grant assembly, editing, and coordination across collaborators
- 5% Assists in manuscript proofreading, formatting, and journal submissions
- 5% Assists in program website and public/patient facing materials
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Education:
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred degree in research administration, health care, biological sciences, or related field
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- Strong financial management, analytical and writing skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically in written and verbal forms with research sponsors, faculty, researchers and staff at all levels.
- Excellent problem solving, organizational, and computer skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2-3 years experience in human subjects research or health-care setting.
- Knowledge of University and federal policies and procedures involving human subjects research and HIPAA regulations highly desirable.
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Minimum $75,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Additional Information:
- Work experience should demonstrate dependability, flexibility, and maturity. Candidates must be effective at building interpersonal relationships with constructive interactions, be clear and effective communicators, promote and create collegial environments that value accountability. Employees will also be expected to uphold UWCCC core values as defined below:
- Diversity & Inclusiveness: Embrace differences and promote fairness and equity while fostering a sense of belonging.
- Respect: Demonstrate respect for self and others -- behave professionally.
- Integrity: Act with integrity and honesty.
- Teamwork: Commit to and demonstrate teamwork.
- Excellence: Ensure excellence, quality, and high ethical standards in conduct and performance.
University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous 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 the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. UW-Madison is not an E-Verify employer, and therefore, is not eligible to employ F1 STEM OPT Extension participants. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience.
Contact:
Devonne Tucker
dtucker@wisc.edu
608-263-9404
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Research Program Coordinator(RE123)
Department(s):
A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/CARBONE CANC CTR/CANC CTR
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
308199-AS
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