Clinical Research Project Coordinator

Job Summary

The Syndemics Research Group (SynRG) at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is seeking a highly motivated and organized Project Coordinator to support ongoing research. SynRG is a collaboration between the Division of Infectious Diseases at UW-Madison, the Communicable Disease Harm Reduction Section in the Wisconsin Division of Public Health, and Vivent Health, a non-profit community based organization serving people living with and at risk for HIV. The group's mission is to improve the health and well-being of people affected by drug use, incarceration, poverty, stigmatization and other social and structural determinants of health through applied, community engaged research. Additional information about our research group's past and present work can be found on our program website here: https://www.medicine.wisc.edu/infectious-disease/westergaard-research

The program conducts multiple NIH-funded projects that are part of national collaborative research networks, including the NIH HEAL Initiative, NIDA Rural Opioid Initiative (https://ruralopioidinitiative.org/) and the Justice Community Opioid Innovation Network (https://heal.nih.gov/research/research-to-practice/jcoin). The successful candidate will help lead and coordinate the work of NIH funded projects, working closely with Program PI Dr. Ryan Westergaard, research program colleagues, and a team of diverse faculty across UW and other institutions who have expertise in domains including statistics, engineering, public health, nursing, and epidemiology.

The Clinical Research Project Coordinator will provide overall management and coordination of the research activities and data collection of a primary research project, with additional support of other currently funded projects. The research program is currently implementing 3 NIH funded projects focusing on HIV care, addiction and overdose, incarcerated individuals, and harm reduction initiatives.

Responsibilities: Clinical Research Project Coordinator I (RE102)

Clinical Research Project Coordinator II (RE103) Institutional Statement on Diversity:

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Education

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree

Relevant areas of specialization include, but are not limited to, public health, infectious disease monitoring/management, social work, epidemiology, social sciences, and data management or biostatistics.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Experience managing multiple priorities, projects, or research activities at onceExperience digesting and summarizing complex and technical research into protocols for a variety of audiencesExperience creating and organizing processes and plans to achieve goalsExcellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to facilitate and navigate complex discussions and opinionsAttention to detail and organization

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Previous administrative or management experience in an academic settingExperience conducting NIH funded, community-based human subjects researchFamiliarity or experience with qualitative research methodsExperience supervising employees or delegating tasksData management experience and/or analysis skills using SAS, R, Stata, or another software programExperience with populations/communities disproportionately impacted by substance use and/or HIV or hepatitis C

License/Certification

Required

Drivers License - Valid and Meets UW Risk Management Standards

Travel is required. Must provide a valid driver's license. Employees may use their own transportation or receive approval for University Car Fleet usage. Employment is conditional pending the results of a Pre-hire Driver Authorization Check. See https://businessservices.wisc.edu/managing-risk/driver-authorization-and-insurance/driver-authorization/#become-authorized-driver (click on "Become an authorized driver;" then click on "Required criteria").

Work Type

Full Time: 100%

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. Our team currently works with a hybrid remote schedule, convening in our office space in Madison on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Appointment Type, Duration

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary

Minimum $42,500 ANNUAL (12 months)

Depending On Qualifications

Additional Information

University sponsorship is not available for this position. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. UW-Madison is not an E-Verify employer, and therefore, is not eligible to employ F1-OPT STEM Extension participants.

Applicants for this position will be considered for the titles listed in this posting. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.

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.

This role may require a small amount of state and domestic travel based on project need, though will not be a consistent or frequent activity.

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. You will also be asked to provide contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor during the application process. References will not be contacted without prior notice.

Contact

Charles Amble

caamble@medicine.wisc.edu

608-262-5609

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title

Clin Res Project Coord I(RE102) or Clin Res Project Coord II(RE103)

Department(s):

A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/MEDICINE/INFECT DIS

Employment Class

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number

296127-AS

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