Project Appointment Researcher

Position Description:

A Project Appointment-RESEARCHER (PA-RESEARCHER) classification can be utilized for a foreign national temporarily at MCW as a doctoral level scientist for the purposes of acquiring a new research skill/s or technique (similar to a sabbatical).

Attributes of a Project Appointment:

• PA-RESEARCHERS are hired when the individual desires to learn a new set of skills or techniques within a laboratory at MCW. The skills to be acquired must be detailed in the offer letter.
• There is no expectation of continued employment.
• The duration of the PA-RESEARCHER appointment cannot exceed one year.
• The start and termination dates must both be stated in the offer letter.

Primary Functions

• Review medical records for clinical databases.
• Generate letters to be sent to study participants.
• Under direct guidance, assist with coordination of basic study activities.
• Accurately enter research data into specified programs or databases.
• Compile study visit packets, recruitment and specimen collection kits.
• Process patient specimens for clinical research studies.
• Assist in generating manuscripts.
• Participate in meetings with principle investigator and research staff.
• Analyze the data using statistical algorithm
• Assist with preparing manuscripts

Knowledge - Skills - Abilities

Required knowledge: statistics, documentation, records management, data utilization, complex problem solving, critical thinking, resource management, writing skills, neurosurgical background, familiarity with excel and Microsoft, interpersonal skills.

Preferred Schedule:

Position Requirements:

Specifications

Minimum Required Education: Doctorate degree in a scientific or medical field

Minimum Required Experience: None

Preferred Education: Doctorate degree in a scientific or medical field

Preferred Experience: Clinical research

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.

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