Research Specialist

The Learning and Transfer Lab studies human learning in the perceptual, motor, educational, and cognitive domains. These studies involve a mixture of methodologies, including online and in-person data collection, short-term (e.g., single session) and long-term (e.g., 20+ sessions) interventions, and the use of many modern forms of media/technology (e.g., video games, mini-copters, etc.). The research specialist role involves assisting on all research studies and contributing to the development of new studies, performing all administrative tasks in the lab, oversees the large contingent of undergraduate research assistants in scheduling and running research participants, and acts as a liaison between the lab and our collaborators both on and off campus (e.g., long-running collaborations with researchers at UC-Irvine, UC-Riverside, Northeastern University, and the University of Geneva).

• 20% Conducts research experiments according to established research protocols with moderate impact to the project(s). Collects data and monitors test results
• 5% Operates, cleans, and maintains organization of research equipment and research area. Tracks inventory levels and places replenishment orders
• 5% Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data and/or documents results for presentations and/or reporting to internal and external audiences
• 15% Participates in the development, interpretation, and implementation of research methodology and materials
• 35% Provides operational guidance on day-to-day activities of unit or program staff and/or student workers
• 5% Performs literature reviews and writes reports
• 10% Manages grant budgets and participant renumeration
• 5% Interfaces with IRB Office

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Required
Bachelor's Degree
Degree in Psychology or related field (e.g. Cognitive Sciences, Neurosciences, Computer Sciences)

Required Qualifications:

- At least one academic year of experience in a research environment (e.g., serving as an undergraduate research assistant; conducting a senior thesis; etc.)
- Basic data science skills -- minimum Excel, but basic programming and/or statistics skills are preferred (R/Python especially, but including SPSS or SAS).
- Good communication and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications:

- Prior experience building community

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Terminal, 24 month appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding

Minimum $44,543 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The typical starting salary for this position is $44,543 - $63,697 depending on qualifications and experience. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays and paid time off; competitive insurance and saving accounts; and retirement benefits.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their 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 need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.

This position is 2 years with the possibility to convert to renewable.

Please click on the "Apply Now" button to start the application process.

Applications must be submitted by 11:55 pm on the deadline date. To apply, please upload a cover letter and resume. Your cover letter and resume should address how your skills, knowledge, and abilities are transferrable to this role. Additional materials submitted other than your cover letter and resume will not be considered.

Selected applicants will receive an invitation to participate in virtual interviews 7-10 business days following the application deadline. Those moving on to second round interviews will be invited to an in-person interview at UW-Madison. Once final applicants are identified, they will be asked to provide names and contact information for at least three professional references, including a current or former supervisor.

For questions on the position, contact: Professor Shawn Green at cshawn.green@wisc.edu.

Cassie Wheeler
cassie.wheeler@wisc.edu
608-262-3739
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Research Specialist(RE047)

A48-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/PSYCHOLOGY/PSYCHOLOGY

Academic Staff-Terminal

313945-AS