Clinical Research Coordinator

Job Summary:

Are you passionate about using research to positively impact quality of life and health outcomes? The research lab of Dr. Krisjon Olson is hiring a Clinical Research Coordinator to coordinate research studies focused on enhancing communication between children with congenital heart disease and their medical teams to improve health outcomes. You will have the opportunity to be involved in daily research activities such as participant screening, recruiting, enrollment, and coordination, as well as broader strategic initiatives within the lab, including process development and building academic and community partnerships. The Olson Lab is part of the School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Pediatrics. The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is a vibrant academic department comprising more than 200 faculty in 16 subspecialty divisions. The department promotes and enhances the health of children through outstanding clinical care, exemplary education of pediatric trainees, performance of cutting-edge research, and vigorous advocacy. To learn more about the department's work and accomplishments, please visit: . 

Responsibilities:

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Education:

Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred focus in communication, education, anthropology, sociology, psychology, integrative biology or disability studies.

Qualifications:

Required:
- Computer experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint, and/or other database management software Preferred:
- Research experience with basic quantitative and qualitative research methods
- Experience with Qualtrics, REDCap, or similar programs
- Experience with qualitative data management software such as Dedoose, ATLAS.ti, or NVivo
- Experience submitting IRB applications and/or interacting with the IRB
- Interest or experience in clinician communication with patients, children and adolescents, congenital heart disease, children with medical complexity or decision making The candidate should have exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills. The candidate must be dependable, with superb written and oral communication skills. They should demonstrate evidence of being a quick learner, motivated to develop new skills.

Work Type:

Full or Part Time: 50% - 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.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Terminal, 12 month appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding

Salary:

Minimum $40,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Actual pay will depend on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at:
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- SMPH Academic Staff Benefits flyer:

Additional Information:

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. 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. 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 then every two years.

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.

Contact:

Ashley Mueller


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

Official Title:

Clin Res Coord I(RE015) or Clin Res Coord II(RE016)

Department(s):

A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/PEDIATRICS/CARDIOLOGY

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Terminal

Job Number:

294408-AS

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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 through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding 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). The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department .

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