Qualitative and User-Centered Design Researcher

Are you passionate about using research to improve healthcare? The research lab of Dr. Fred Ketchum is seeking a research assistant to join a team based at the University of Wisconsin's Center for Health Disparities Research (CHDR). Our research is dedicated to improving how patients and their healthcare providers communicate about cognitive and memory problems, to help older adults get the diagnosis and treatments they need sooner.

Your main responsibilities will include collecting qualitative data, participating in qualitative analysis and coordinating a human-centered design research project. You will also have the opportunity to be involved in research activities such as participant recruitment and retention, training in qualitative and human-centered design methods, and building relationships with other entities to expand research collaborations in healthcare and community settings. You will work closely with the principal investigator (Dr. Fred Ketchum) and other members of the research team at the Center for Health Disparities Research, which is a vibrant, interdisciplinary center dedicated to identifying and eliminating disparities in healthcare.

• 20% Assists with the development of research methodologies and procedures according to client-based objectives and specifications
• 5% Identifies concerns and recommends solutions to leadership
• 20% Collects and analyzes basic research data, conducts experiments and interviews, and documents results according to established policies and procedures
• 15% Prepares reports and materials and disseminates information to appropriate entities
• 5% Reviews and edits research protocols under general supervision
• 15% Trains individuals and groups on equipment operations, research protocols, and techniques within a specialized laboratory or research area
• 20% Participates communication, outreach, and informational presentations to contribute to the development of collaborations and new research opportunities

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Preferred
Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Required Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:
-Research experience with a range of qualitative research methods and experience with qualitative analysis software (e.g. NVIVO)
-Experience with human-centered design methods (or user-centered design methods)

Preferred Skills, Experience, Qualifications:
-Interest in and basic familiarity with community outreach, and engagement of diverse communities in research

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
-Computer experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
-Excellent verbal communication skills, including ability to effectively speak in small group contexts with different stakeholders

Full or Part Time: 75% - 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.

Ongoing/Renewable

Minimum $60,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on 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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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. UW-Madison is not an E-Verify employer, and therefore, is not eligible to employ F1 STEM OPT Extension participants. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.

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.

Anticipated start date to be no later than April/May 2025.

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.

Kim Mcfarlane
kmmcfarlane@wisc.edu
608-263-1130
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Client-Based Researcher I(RE001)

A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/CTR HLTH DISPARITIES RES

Academic Staff-Renewable

310404-AS