job: researcher/networker, Wisconsin, with salary info

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UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON
Position Vacancy Listing
PVL# 56903

Working title:

Research Specialist - Department of Family Medicine

Official title:

RESEARCH SPECIALIST(T16DN) or ASSOC RESEARCH SPEC(T16FN)

Degree and area of specialization:

BS degree in health education, public health, health planning, biology, 
food and nutrition, or related field required. Masters Degree preferred 
in similar disciplines.

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:

-2 to 3 years of experience required in a research setting with health 
promotion disease prevention strategies, and community based health 
research.
- Demonstrated ability to independently initiate and develop health 
education and outreach programs, and communicate and work effectively 
with racial and ethnic minorities.
- Experience with a Native American Tribal organization and/or 
not-for-profit agency desirable.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Professional demeanor and appearance; problem solving skills; ability 
to manage time effectively; self-motivation skills; work effectively 
under pressure; ability to build positive work relationships with 
internal and external customers; ability to interact professionally with 
a wide variety of people.
- Must be able to apply advanced reasoning skills to problem solving and 
use basic mathematical skills.
- Computer literacy in terms of literature searches, data entry, data 
tabulation, and data presentation in textual, tabular and graphic 
formats. Understanding of Excel and Access databases helpful; basic 
statistical knowledge preferred.

Principal duties:

The Research Specialist is a primary member of the research team, 
working as an assistant to the physician investigator in charge of these 
projects, Alexandra Adams, M.D., Ph.D., and interacting with physician 
and non-physician researchers as well as state and tribal personnel on 
the project. For the current project, the Research Specialist will work 
on a family- and community based obesity prevention intervention at 
three tribal sites, "Healthy Children, Strong Families, and Supportive 
Communities.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

1. Work closely with participating tribes, Great Lakes Inter-Tribal 
Council (GLITC), other health and human service departments, local Head 
Start programs, University of Wisconsin research staff, and other 
organizations in the effective execution of goals and objectives of the 
program.
2. Coordinate efforts of research team on the Supportive Communities 
portion of the project.
3. Work with tribal sites to organize and plan quarterly community 
advisory boards and meetings.
4. Work closely with GLITC and Tribes on recruiting community advisory 
board members from a variety of tribal organizations.
5. Regular travel (at least 1-2 times per month) to tribal sites in 
northern Wisconsin to coordinate study efforts.
6. In conjunction with GLITC Study Coordinator, maintain contact with 
tribes via organizing meetings, data presentations, and writing a 
quarterly newsletter.
7. Assist in writing, reviewing and editing grant initiatives, progress 
reports, and scientific articles for submission to peer-reviewed 
publications.
8. Maintain and report regular process and outcome evaluations.
9. Maintain UW and IHS Human Subjects project approvals.
10. Attend regular biweekly research team meetings.
11. Work with GLITC Evaluate and assess the impact of the program on a 
regular basis as required by UW research staff.

Additional Duties / Responsibilities:

1. Engage in ongoing networking activities to remain current on the 
health issues relevant to Native Americans, and in the area of obesity 
prevention.
2. Participate on various committees both within and external to the 
University as deemed necessary and appropriate to the position.
3. Attend all mandatory training sessions and meetings as scheduled.
4. Attend technical conferences, seminars, workshops and other education 
events to remain current on technological and informational advances.
5. Perform other duties as necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of 
this position.

Note: Some overnight trips to northern Wisconsin required.

Additional Information:

- Some overnight trips to northern Wisconsin required. You will need to 
provide your own transportation or meet the minimum requirements to 
drive a state-owned vehicle as established by the Department of 
Administration.

- Prefix assignment determined by years of relevant work experience.
A period of evaluation will be required
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Appointment type:     Academic Staff
Department(s):     SMPH/FAMILY MEDICINE
Full time salary rate:     Minimum $32,000 Maximum $40,000 ANNUAL (12 
months)
Depending on Qualifications
Term:     This is a renewable appointment.
Appointment percent:     100%
Anticipated begin date:     SEPTEMBER 17, 2007
Number of positions:     1

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION

Application must be received by: AUGUST 14, 2007

HOW TO APPLY:

Send resume and cover letter referring to Position Vacancy Listing #56903 to
Colleen Nash     Phone: 608-265-0641
777 S Mills St - Room 2827     TTY: 608-263-2473
Madison WI 53715-1896     Fax: 608-263-5813
    Email: colleen.nash at fammed.wisc.edu

NOTE: Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information 
regarding the names of applicants must be released upon request. 
Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality.

UW-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We 
promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified 
individuals to apply.