Research Program Coordinator
Research Program Coordinator
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Research Program CoordinatorJob Duties:
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of WisconsinMadison seeks a full-timeResearch Coordinatorfor the Reproductive Equity Action Lab (REAL) led by Dr. Tiffany Green. REAL conducts rigorous and cutting-edge research that identifies key structural inequities that stand in the way of reproductive autonomy. The Research Coordinator will work alongside a team of multi-disciplinary faculty staff and trainees. Learn more about REALs mission and values here: .
The Research Coordinators primary responsibility will be managing a newly funded three-year project examining disparities in postpartum pain treatment among Black birthing people in Madison Wisconsin. This role requires an on-site presence for meetings engagement activities and data collection which will include one-on-one interviews and electronic surveys with clinicians (e.g. physicians nurse midwives registered nurses physician assistants) and Black birthing people. The Research Coordinator will work closely with multiple stakeholders on and off campus including research compliance and finance colleagues patients clinicians and community partners. As such their role will be integral to REALs community accountability.
In addition the Research Coordinator will contribute to REALs broader portfolio of mixed-methods research which examines both reproductive health (perinatal health abortion contraception) and policies that impede reproductive autonomy and equity (e.g. abortion restrictions Birth Cost Recovery).
Under the oversight and mentorship of the Associate Director (Klaira Lerma) and Senior Research Scientist (Laura Swan) the Research Coordinator will support project management and lead implementation tasks (e.g. IRB submissions recruitment engagement) as well as data collection (e.g. surveys interviews). As appropriate they may also contribute to data cleaning coding analysis and dissemination.
This position offers varietybalancing administrative responsibilities (e.g. regulatory paperwork survey programming documentation) with interpersonal work (e.g. interviews community engagement team collaboration). It is well suited for someone early to mid-career with 25 years of relevant experience.
REAL uses a team science approach that values professional growth and lived experience. The Research Coordinator will have many opportunities for development and we encourage applications even from those who do not meet every listed qualification.
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.
Candidates who demonstrate the following knowledge skills and abilities will be given first consideration: uphold trauma-informed and ethical research practices when engaging with community members and participants strong organizational skills and attention to detail ability to work independently take initiative and collaborate in a team setting and effective communication skills both verbal and written.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Coordinates the daily activities and contracts related to one or more research program(s)
- Develops policies procedures and institutional agreements on behalf of the program
- Monitors program budget(s) and approves unit expenditures
- 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
- Plans develops and implements processes and protocols to support research aims
- Assists in the development coordination and facilitation of trainings and workshops for internal and external audiences to disseminate research program developments and information
Department:
School of Medicine and Public Health Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Sincewe began our academic mission of training ob-gyn physicians in 1929 the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public HealthDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology has set the standard forreproductive healtheducation research clinical care and we continue that legacy of excellence as a department of physicians advanced practice providers researchers trainees and staff who are allunified in leading reproductive health visionis of a departmentpropelled by a shared commitment toimproving reproductive healthacross each of our mission areas. We recognize thatconnection and collaboration between disciplines is crucialand that success in any one mission area contributes to success in the others.
Compensation:
The expected salary range for this position is $65500 up to $85000 for highly experienced candidates. Actual pay within this range will depend on experience and qualifications.
Required Qualifications:
Experience coordinating research or projects (2-5 years preferred)
Demonstrated commitment to REALs mission of advancing reproductive equity
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in reproductive health rights or justice
Knowledge of reproductive health care delivery particularly perinatal care
Applied qualitative research experience including data collection management or analysis
Proven ability to build relationships and engage with research participants
Education:
Bachelors degree with required focus in social sciences public health or a closely related field.
How to Apply:
To apply for this position please click on the I am a current employee button or I am not a current employee button under Apply Now. You will be prompted to upload the following documents.
Cover Letter
Resume
In the cover letter please address:
Explain why you are well suited to support REALs portfolio of mixed-methods research.
Describe an example of how you engage research participants
Acknowledge that the position is based in Madison Wisconsin and describe how this location could be a good fit for you.
The search and screen committee for this position includes: Klaira Lerma Laura Swan Tiffany Green and Ellen Schenk.
Please note there is only one attachment field. You must upload all of your documents in the attachment field.
Applicants are to submit a cover letter and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process. We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the selection process directly. References will be requested of final candidates. All applicants will be notified after the search is complete and a candidate has been selected.
Contact Information:
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAYSERVICE for further information.
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
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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For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus please visit:Diversity and Inclusion
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