The Waisman Center is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge about human development, developmental disabilities, and neurodegenerative diseases throughout the lifespan. One of only 15 centers of its kind in the United States, the Waisman Center encompasses laboratories for biomedical and behavioral research, a brain imaging center, and a clinical bio- manufacturing facility for the production of pharmaceuticals for early stage human clinical trials. In addition to its research efforts, the Center provides an array of services to people with developmental disabilities, offers numerous educational and outreach programs to young children and their families, and trains scientists and clinicians who will serve our nation in the future.

This Research Program Coordinator position is related to a series of research studies that focus on aging and neurodevelopmental conditions within the Hartley Laboratory. Specifically, this Research Program Coordinator position will assist in the execution of large multi-site research studies that examine Alzheimer's disease in Down syndrome and involve the collection clinical, cognitive, imaging, and biofluid data. The position will train research staff, lead study recruitment efforts, assist in the scheduling and screening of research participants, conduct portions of the study visit, maintain regulatory documents such as those associated with internal review boards and accounting records, and create and maintain databases.

• 35% Coordinates the daily activities and contracts related to one or more research program(s)
• 5% Assists in the development, coordination, and facilitation of trainings and workshops for internal and external audiences to disseminate research program developments and information
• 15% Plans, develops, and implements processes and protocols to support research aims
• 10% Serves as a unit liaison and subject matter expert among internal and external stakeholder groups, collaborates across disciplines and functional areas, provides program information, and promotes the accomplishments and developments of scholars and research initiatives
• 10% Monitors program budget(s) and approves unit expenditures
• 5% Develops policies, procedures, and institutional agreements on behalf of the program
• 20% Assists with conducting study visits

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Required
Bachelor's Degree
Preferably in Psychology, Human Development and Family Studies, or closely related field.

Preferred
Master's Degree

Well-qualified applicants will have the following preferred qualifications:
- Knowledge in the area of developmental disabilities and/or aging.
- Experience with research studies.
- Expertise in research project management.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Experience with data management software (i.e., Redcap).
- Computer proficiency and expertise using Microsoft Office software.
- Expertise in statistical software (such as SPSS).

Full Time: 100%

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

Ongoing/Renewable

Minimum $58,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

This position will require occasional evening and weekend work.

A Criminal Background Check will be performed.

Must complete HIPAA training and receive certification within the first 5 days of employment and annually thereafter within 5 days of notification.

Reporting requirements must be completed in a timely manner, including but not limited to effort reporting and outside activities reporting.

Please click on the "Apply Now" button to begin the application process. You will be asked to upload a resume, cover letter and at least three references.

Mariah Ginter
mariah.ginter@wisc.edu
608-263-5671
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Research Program Coordinator(RE123)

A348700-VCRGE/WAISMAN/WAISMAN

Academic Staff-Renewable

273152-AS