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**Job Category:**

Academic Staff

**Employment Type:**

Terminal (Fixed Term)

**Job Profile:**

Scientist II

**Job Summary:**

We are seeking a highly motivated**Scientist II ** to join the Implementation IMPACT Lab (**IMP **lementation Science to **A **ccelerate **C **ommunity **T **ranslation) led by Dr. Shellie Ellis. The IMPACT Research Lab is focused on advancing Precision Medicine and improving evidence-based care delivery in rural health settings. The successful candidate will contribute to projects that integrate Implementation Science, Health Services Research, and community-based approaches to address rural health disparities.

-  This position is part-time, 50%

- Terminal, 12 month appointment

- This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding.

- It is anticipated that this position will be remote and requires work be performed 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:

-  Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with clinical staff, physicians, and research staff alike

-  Must be adaptable to changing situations and able to maintain a collegial work environment

-  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

-  Ability to work cooperatively with others and demonstrate professional, ethical, respectful, and courteous behavior in all interactions

-  Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team

**Key Job Responsibilities:**

-  Prepares and/or presents research results for presentation to professional organizations or scholarly publications to help advance research.

- Writes or assists in developing grant applications and proposals to secure research funding

- May supervise the day-to-day activities of a research unit as needed

- Serves as a unit subject matter expert and liaison to internal and external stakeholders providing advanced level information and representing the interests of a specialized research area

- Identifies research problems and develops complex research methodologies and procedures

- Collects and analyzes complex research data, conducts experiments and interviews, and documents results according to established policies and procedures under general supervision

- Monitors program budget and approves unit expenditures

- Conducts literature reviews, prepares reports and materials, and disseminates information to appropriate entities

- Attends and assists with the facilitation of scholarly events and presentations in support of continued professional development and the dissemination of research information

**Department:**

School of Medicine and Public Health, Carbone Cancer Center, Lab Ellis

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.

**Compensation:**

The starting salary for the position is a full-time annual rate of $90,000 ($45,000 prorated to 50% FTE); 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 the campus benefits webpage and the Academic Staff Benefits Flyer 2026.

**Required Qualifications:**

-  Experience working in a clinical research setting

-  Knowledge and experience in scientific methods and research theory relevant to implementation science and other healthcare delivery improvement strategies

-  Demonstrated expertise in both qualitative and quantitative research methods

-  Solid experience with computer applications such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and EndNote

-  Strong writing skills with a track record of publications

-  Experience with grant writing and research funding processes

-  Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write and present research analysis and findings clearly and concisely

-  Knowledge and experience in maintaining confidentiality of research subjects and information in accordance with the University of Wisconsin Institutional Review Board (IRB) requirements

**Preferred Qualifications:**

-  Knowledge and experience in precision medicine is strongly preferred

-  Experience working with community health centers or rural health systems

-  Experience with data collection and analytics software tools such as Stata, SAS, or R; REDCap; and Dedoose

-  Familiarity with genomic testing and clinical practice guidelines for oncology

-  Knowledge and experience with Relational Coordination theory and measurement

-  Experience implementing audit & feedback

**Education:**

- Ph.D. in Public Health, Health Administration, Human Factors Engineering, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, or a related clinical field, required

**How to Apply:**

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To apply for this position, select either “**I am a current employee **” or “**I am not a current employee **” under **Apply Now **. You will then be prompted to upload your application materials.

**Important: **The application has only **one ** attachment field. Upload the following documents in that field, either as a single combined file or as multiple files in the same upload area.

- Cover letter (required)

- Resume (required)

Your cover letter should address how your training and experience aligns with the **required and preferred qualifications ** listed above. Application reviewers will rely on these written materials to determine which applicants move forward in the process. References will be requested from final candidates. All applicants will be notified once the search concludes and a candidate is selected.

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas. 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 currently scheduled to end 12 months after the effective date of the appointment and will require eligibility to work until that time. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.

The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you choose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.

**Contact Information:**

Aisha Liebenow**, ** liebenow@wisc.edu

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**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.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

**The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer.**

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website.

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Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct, including sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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