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Key Job Responsibilities:

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

• Collects and analyzes highly complex research data, conducts experiments and interviews, and documents results according to established policies and procedures

• Serves as an institutional subject matter expert and liaison with key internal and external stakeholders providing expert level information and representing the interests of a specialized research area

• Identifies research problems and develops highly complex research methodologies and procedures. Publishes and presents results to help advance research

• May supervise the day-to-day activities of a research unit and staff and resolve routine personnel issues

• Identifies, writes, or assists in developing grant opportunities, grant applications, and proposals to secure research funding

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

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

• Monitors program budget and approves unit expenditures

• Consults others on appropriate implementation theory, methods and strategies

Department:

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

​​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. 

​The Implementation IMPACT (IMPlementation Science to Accelerate Community Translation) Lab, led by Dr. Shellie Ellis, Lab conducts cutting-edge research aimed at improving healthcare delivery. Our team designs, tests and evaluates interventions that enhance real-world clinical practice. Grounded in implementation science principles and theory, the lab brings extensive expertise in both quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis to care delivery research.​ 

Compensation:

The starting salary for the position is $105,000 annually; but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Required Qualifications:

• ​Experience working in clinical research settings, with strong knowledge of scientific methods and research theory relevant to implementation science and healthcare delivery improvement (e.g. clinical practice guidelines, quality improvement metrics)
• ​Demonstrated expertise in both qualitative and quantitative research design, data collection, and analysis
• ​Experience designing and conducting program evaluations, including use of logic models, systems design, and workflow/process assessments to identify gaps and improve outcomes
• ​Experience maintaining research confidentiality in compliance with IRB and regulatory standards
• ​Strong scientific writing skills with a track record of publications, presentations, and grant writing 
• ​Proficiency with MS Office and reference management tools (e.g., EndNote) 

Preferred Qualifications:

• ​​Experience working with community-based practices or rural health systems 
• ​Experience with data collection and analytics software tools such as REDCap or Qualtrics, Stata, SAS, or R; and Dedoose or Atlas.ti 
• ​Experience designing effective audit & feedback dashboards​ 

Education:

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

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​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 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.  

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