This position will develop, design, and conduct one or more research projects and organize daily operation of projects and specialized research areas to ensure work meets established objectives under moderate supervision. The position is a mix of conducting research projects, managing projects of the undergraduates in the lab, and assisting the PI and lab manager.

• 25% Conducts research experiments according to established research protocols with moderate impact to the project(s). Collects data and monitors test results
• 15% Operates, cleans, and maintains organization of research equipment and research area. Tracks inventory levels and places replenishment orders
• 10% Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data and/or documents results for presentations and/or reporting to internal and external audiences
• 10% Participates in the development, interpretation, and implementation of research methodology and materials
• 10% Provides operational guidance on day-to-day activities of unit or program staff and/or student workers
• 10% Performs literature reviews and writes reports
• 20% Assists PI in grant-related paperwork, administrative work, idea generation, and general lab maintenance to maintain productive lab operation

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Preferred
Bachelor's Degree

Required Qualifications
- Experience in instrumentation or signal processing is required. In your cover letter please explain any instrumentation or signal processing projects that you have worked on.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- At least 1 year of prior research experience.

Preferred Qualifications
- At least 1 year of grant writing and submission experience.
- Voice related research experience.

Full Time: 100%

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

Ongoing/Renewable

Minimum $50,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on 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/).

The School of Medicine and Public Health is in the process of creating a Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (HNS). Currently, Otolaryngology-HNS is a division within the Department of Surgery. As a result, this position will transition to the Department of Otolaryngology-HNS with an anticipated effective date of July 1, 2025. Specific details regarding the change in department and operational area will be communicated with the finalist in advance. The duties, salary, and expectations of this role will not change as a result of this department change.

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas. 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. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.

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.

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.

Caitlin Spaulding
[email protected]
608-265-1325
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Research Specialist(RE047)

A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/SURGERY/OTOLARYNGOLOGY

Academic Staff-Renewable

313940-AS

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