Scientist

The BerbeeWalsh Department of Emergency Medicine invites applications for a Scientist position. This position will support the research program of Andrea Gilmore-Bykovskyi, PhD, RN, a leader in dementia care research and Associate Professor in the BerbeeWalsh Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. The person in this position will serve as a Scientist supporting the breadth of the work in the Gilmore-Bykovskyi lab.

Dr. Gilmore-Bykovskyi's research laboratory is an applied clinical and health services research lab focused on advancing research to improve care for those affected by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD). This portfolio of research incorporates observational, mixed-methods, interventional, and qualitative research approaches with major lines of funded research focused on establishing dementia care research infrastructure, advancing measurement of transient recovery of function/lucidity in advanced dementia, and designing measures and approaches to enhancing dementia specific care experiences. The laboratory is looking for an energetic, mission-driven, PhD-level (or equivalent) scientist to join our team. This individual will work closely with faculty across UW and other institutions who have expertise in domains including emergency medicine, geriatrics, statistics, engineering, informatics, nursing, and epidemiology.

This individual will also support Dr. Gilmore-Bykovskyi's involvement as Co-Investigator on collaborative research initiatives.

Responsibilities will include identifying research problems, designing research studies, writing study protocols, performing and supervising research/research teams, interpreting research results, presenting results at professional meetings, and submitting scholarly publications. Additionally, the Scientist will identify and secure research funding in conjunction with the Principal Investigator and the rest of the team. The Scientist may also supervise other research staff.

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Required
PhD

The applicant must have a PhD or equivalent terminal degree, preferably in nursing, health services research, public health, or health policy, or other similarly related field.

-The applicant must have 2 years (Scientist II)/ 4 years (Scientist III) of experience in epidemiology, health services, or related research field. This must include experience developing and implementing clinical and/or health services research protocols, including research quality assurance and Institutional Review Board applications.

-The applicant must have experience communicating with a variety of audiences, collaborators and partners and academic fields.

-The applicant must have experience with funding, research administration, and compliance.

-Prior experience with populations with dementia is preferred but not required.

Full or Part Time: 50% - 100%

This position will 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.

Ongoing/Renewable

Minimum $61,388 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The starting salary for the Scientist II position is $61,388 and $74,067 for the Scientist III position 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. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/).

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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.

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. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.

The applicant should have excellent writing and communications skills, strong attention to detail, and the flexibility to work both independently and collaboratively. The applicant should have demonstrated experience and expertise in research design, research methods, statistical analyses, and presentation of results.

The Scientist may work fully on-site or in a hybrid arrangement, with a preference toward majority of time on-site.

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, and a document listing contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notice.

Phoebe Natzke
pnatzke@medicine.wisc.edu
608-262-1452
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Scientist II(RE044) or Scientist III(RE045)

A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/EMERG MED

Academic Staff-Renewable

311698-AS