Lead Implementation Program Evaluation Scientist
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Madison, OH - USA
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We areseekinga highly motivatedLead Implementation Program Evaluation Scientist IIIto join the Implementation IMPACT Lab (IMPlementationScience to Accelerate Community Translation) led by Dr. Shellie Ellis. The IMPACT Research Lab focuses on advancingthe field of Implementation Scienceand improvingevidence-basedcare delivery in ruraland non-ruralhealth settings through the integration of Implementation Science Health Services Research andcommunity-basedapproaches to address rural health disparities.
Lead Implementation Program Evaluation Scientist IIIwilltake a primary role in executing externally funded implementation researchconducted by the Laband contributing to the advancement of the field of Implementation Science.
As a primary project this Scientist will contribute to the success of the Dissemination and Implementation Program Evaluation of THRIVEDigital 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 systemlevel adoption.The Scientist III will coordinate all evaluation activities for this initiative including evaluation design data collection and analysis while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to support implementation science and program evaluation. The Scientist III willlead the development of an implementation logic model working with representatives from each of the implementation partners (primary care community mental health community colleges and community health workers) and implementation strategy experts (communications and digital mental health experts) to identify and specify program activities anticipated outputs and relevant process and impact outcomes. The Scientist III will coordinate with the faculty experts to select an overall evaluation design and facilitate the selection of appropriate measures to match the evaluation plan. He or she will manage the process to identify validated measures to ensure comparability to other similar digital mental health implementation efforts and work with the Statistician to create data collection systems and instruments. He or she will lead pilot testing and finalization of surveys so they are ready for deployment.
In addition the Scientist IIImaysupportongoing research in theImplementation IMPACT Lab which currently includesTEAMSPORT 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 III will provide senior-levelimplementation scienceexpertise and oversight to ensure scientific rigor and timely dissemination.
The Scientist III will also field consultation requests that come in through the lab advising on implementation theories methods and strategiesand integrate and coordinate with other implementation science units across campus.The Scientist III will also provide scientific leadership and mentorship tootherresearch 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 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 coach team members and project partners in defining and refining program activities implementation strategies measurable outcomes and research funding processes
- Ability to independently plan and lead implementation science 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
Prepares and/or presents research results for presentation to professional organizations and scholarly publications to help advance implementation science.
- Collects and analyzes highly complex research data conducts experiments and interviews and documents results according to established policies and procedures
- Serves as an institutional subject matter expert and liaison with key internal and external stakeholders providing expert level information and representing the interests of a specialized research area
- Identifies research problems and develops highly complex research methodologies and procedures. Publishes and presents results to help advance research
- May supervise the day-to-day activities of a research unit and staff and resolve routine personnel issues
- Identifies writes or assists in developing grant opportunities grant applications and proposals to secure research funding
- Attends and assists with the facilitation of scholarly events and presentations in support of continued professional development and the dissemination of research information
- Conducts literature reviews prepares reports and materials and disseminates information to appropriate entities
- Monitors program budget and approves unit expenditures
Consults others on appropriate implementation theory methods and strategies
School of Medicine and Public Health Carbone Cancer Center Ellis Lab
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.
The Implementation IMPACT(IMPlementationScience to Accelerate Community Translation)Lab led by Dr. Shellie EllisLab conductscutting-edgeresearch aimed at improving healthcare delivery. Our team designs tests and evaluates interventions that enhancereal-worldclinical practice. Grounded in implementation science principles and theory the lab brings extensiveexpertisein both quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysisto care delivery research.
The starting salary for the position is $105000 annually; 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 thecampus benefitswebpage and the SMPH Faculty /Academic Staff Benefits Flyer 2026.
- Experience working in clinical research settings with strong knowledge of scientific methods and research theory relevant to implementation science and healthcare delivery improvement (e.g. clinical practice guidelines quality improvement metrics)
- Demonstrated expertise in both qualitative and quantitative research design data collection and analysis
- Experience designing and conducting program evaluations including use of logic models systems design and workflow/process assessments to identify gaps and improve outcomes
- 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)
- 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
- Experience designing effective audit & feedback dashboards
- Ph.D. in Implementation Science Public Health Health Administration Human Factors Engineering Sociology Anthropology Psychology or a related clinical field required
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