The primary role of this position is to support members of the Department of Surgery engaged in sponsored research through professional administration to maintain and build on the vibrant and expanding Surgery research portfolio. This includes:
- Advising and assisting faculty and academic staff in developing and submitting grant applications, contract proposals, and progress and final reports (and related budgets for all). - Keeping faculty and appropriate staff apprised of the status of grants, current contract or grant policies, and regulations and guidelines made by granting agencies (especially NIH) and campus research offices. - Serving as a liaison with principal investigators (PIs) and granting agencies (including electronic research administration/ERA issues), University offices, etc. - Meeting with faculty and academic staff to identify research interests and to develop funding strategies and plan.
The person in this position will need to obtain a thorough knowledge of grant proposal development and the conduct of research and administration of research activity.
Responsibilities:
Works directly with principal investigator(s) and/or research program director(s) to carry out research administrative functions related sponsored grants, agreements, or award management (proposal preparation through closeout).
15% Serves as a liaison and expert resource for researchers regarding the interpretation of policy and procedure related to overall sponsored project management
30% Works collaboratively with researchers to prepare non-technical materials for proposals, drafting contracts or agreements for review, and/or advising award setup
20% Leads researchers in the preparation and/or maintenance documentation, financial management, and/or reporting requirements related to sponsored grants, contracts, or agreements
5% May identify funding opportunities and disseminate to principal investigators
15% Maintains and monitors grants and contract budgets
15% Assures compliance with grant, contract or agreement requirements and determine whether objectives are being met
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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.
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Education:
Preferred Bachelor's Degree in health administration, biological sciences, social sciences, business, or related field
Qualifications:
Preferred - At least two years of substantial involvement or familiarity in research, sponsored programs administration either in a sponsoring or recipient organization, or the equivalent in a self-funding organization - Knowledge of National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other federal and university regulations for the conduct of research - Experience in a medical, research, or educational setting.
An ideal candidate: - Is a highly effective communicator - Is very organized - Is self-motivated - Will embrace personal accountability to meet critical deadlines - Will take initiative to support research goals
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 $57,000 ANNUAL (12 months) Depending on Qualifications The starting salary for the position is $57,000 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/).
Additional Information:
The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you chose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.
University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship. 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. UW-Madison is not an E-Verify employer, and therefore, is not eligible to employ F1 STEM OPT Extension participants. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.
How to Apply:
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.
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