Position Description:

Every great life-changing discovery begins the same way—with new knowledge. It can change everything, from a single life to the future of entire communities. That’s why academic medicine, and the continuous pursuit of knowledge, is at the center of everything we do at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW).

In the role of Research Scientist II, located in Milwaukee, WI, you will independently, as well as collaboratively, conduct research studies to advance the principal investigator’s goals as well as department and research programs. Overall the position involves (i) performing mixed-methods human subjects research using community-engaged approaches, (ii) designing and implementing behavioral and educational interventions in the fields of emergency medicine and community health disparities, (iii) educating trainees, staff and collaborators on various research designs, processes and methods, and (iv) analyzing data, compiling results, and authoring reports, papers and presentations for public, community and academic dissemination. 

Responsibilities:

  Research

• Design and implement research protocols for community-based, behavioral intervention, health disparities, and emergency medicine research programs.
• Coordinate and conduct research studies of survey-based, qualitative, and clinical nature.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and monitoring quality data control for specific studies.   
• Collaborate with principal investigators from different disciplinary backgrounds in determining optimal study designs, data warehousing methods, and analytic plans for grants and projects.
• Participate in meetings with principal investigator and research team to coordinate project activities and meet timelines and deliverables.
• Assist in the development of program materials including educational materials, marketing materials, websites, forms, and reports.
• Participate in research development through contact with outside programs and review of funding opportunities so as to initiate individual and collective grant-supported and industry-sponsored research.
• Ensure compliance, and craft appropriate documents, for regulatory agencies and as per institutional policies.

Education and Dissemination

• Liaise with project and community partners to facilitate mutual learning and benefit in collaborations.
• Educate research assistants, trainees, and partners in specific research methods, or on design elements, to ensure project success
• Develop online tools and resources for such education as needed for projects.
• Organize and coordinate internal and/or external project meetings, conferences, symposia, and special events.
• Participate on appropriate committees relevant to the advancement of the program and the profession or area of research.
• Author reports, manuscripts, and presentations for research projects as assigned.

Preferred Schedule:
Full-time with flexibility to meet business needs

Position Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:  

• PhD/DrPH/MD+MS (or equivalent) in health services research, public health, behavioral science, or similarly relevant fields

Why MCW?

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes.
• Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc. 

For a full list of positions see: www.mcw.edu/careers  

For a brief overview of our benefits see: https://www.mcw.edu/departments/human-resources/benefits

Eastern Wisconsin is a vibrant, diverse metropolitan area.  MCW is intent on attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce and faculty body that reflects the community we serve. We value diversity of backgrounds, experience, thought, and perspectives to advance excellence in science and medicine.  MCW is a welcoming campus community with a strong culture of collaboration, partnership, and engagement with our surrounding community.

Emergency Medicine’s Anti-Racism Pledge: https://www.mcw.edu/departments/emergency-medicine/diversity/anti-racism-pledge

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MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual’s race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.