Health Scientist - With Great Benefits

We are seeking a meticulous Health scientist to join our exceptional team at University of Wisconsin-Madison in Madison, WI.
Growing your career as a Full Time Health scientist is a promising opportunity to develop competitive skills.
If you are strong in persuasion, critical thinking and have the right aptitude for the job, then apply for the position of Health scientist at University of Wisconsin-Madison today!

Job Summary: This position is located in the lab of Dr. Ozioma Okonkwo, within the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health.
Dr. Okonkwo co-leads the Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI) Engagement Core, which is dedicated to 1) increasing the engagement of underrepresented populations (URPs) in the landmark ADNI study; 2) cultivating a competent workforce to work with URPs; and 3) investigating ethnocultural disparities in dementia. The Engagement Core is excited to bring on an energetic and skilled PhD-level scientist to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will work in collaboration with members of the Engagement Core team to identify and address critical scientific questions related to recruitment science and health disparities. Such questions include, but are not limited to, investigating the frequency and etiology of biomarker and cognitive profiles across ethnocultural groups, and understanding the extent to which biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors modify such associations. They will also use the very rich and multifactorial ADNI data to generate and tackle additional questions of scientific interest to them and the team. They will organize their findings into presentations for both lay and scientific audiences, generate manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals, and participate in grant writing. Additionally, they will supervise and mentor research trainees. Lastly, the individual will aid in any other research-related tasks necessary for the overall success of the lab.
SMPH is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Responsibilities: Scientist I (RE043)
Scientist II (RE044)
Scientist III (RE045) Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion Education: Required Terminal Degree
PhD degree preferred, though other doctoral-level degree holders (eq MD, DO, PsyD, DrPH, PharmD, EdD, etc.) are also eligible to apply. Study in psychology, neuroscience, social work, public health, biomedical engineering, computer sciences, the life sciences, or any other related fields strongly preferred. Qualifications: Required: Experience with statistical programming languages (such as R, SPSS, AFNI, SPM, FSL) in order to interact efficiently with large amounts of data. Preferred: Experience being part of an academic clinical research group. Experience with supervision or mentorship of research personnel strongly preferred. Experience with scientific writing. Familiarity with research on diverse populations and community-engaged research methodology. Experience with analyses of brain images, behavioral data, and/or health disparities data. An interest in engaging in health disparities research is essential. The applicant should have excellent writing skills, good communication skills, strong attention to detail, the flexibility to work both independently and collaboratively, and should understand key elements of research studies including hypotheses generation, study design & objectives, statistical analyses, and presentation of results. Interested candidates need not satisfy each of the foregoing preferences to apply. Work Type: Full or Part Time: 80% - 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: Ongoing/Renewable Salary: Minimum $68,000 ANNUAL (12 months) Depending On Qualifications The anticipated minimum starting salary for the position is $68,000 for hire as Scientist I or II, or $70,000 for Scientist III. Starting salary is negotiable based 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 ( 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.
The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.
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 every four years.
This position has been identified as a position that will be located in or regularly access UW Health locations. This position will need to adhere to UW Health policies and affiliated requirements. UW Health requires that anyone (all staff, faculty students, volunteers, and other affiliated individuals) working in or regularly accessing UW Health locations receive the COVID-19 primary vaccination series and first booster. This position will be required to adhere to that policy and if not in full compliance to have a plan for achieving full compliance within 40 days of the first day of employment. Additionally, you may be required to adhere to other vaccination requirements. Medical or religious accommodations will be considered. How to Apply: At UW School of Medicine and Public Health, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace.
The Department of Medicine and the University of Wisconsin-Madison are committed to fostering diversity.
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 as it relates to this role. You will also be asked to provide contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor during the application process. References will not be contacted without prior notice. Contact: Sarah Lose View email address on jobs.institutedata.com View phone number on jobs.institutedata.com
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. Official Title: Scientist I(RE043) or Scientist II(RE044) or Scientist III(RE045) Department(s): A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/MEDICINE/GER-AD DEV Employment Class: Academic Staff-Renewable Job Number: 286080-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.
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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).
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