Adolescent Researcher

The Learning More from Adolescents Online group seeks a Researcher to develop and carry out established and new research protocols in our lab. Our group seeks to identify ways to promote well-being for adolescents and young adults when using technology and digital media. We are specifically interested in decreasing negative social media activities and amplifying positive social media activities for marginalized adolescents, including sexual and gender minority (SGM) youth. Youth voice and direct observation of social media activities are at the core of our team's qualitative and quantitative research methods. The current position would involve contribution to study recruitment, data collection, and results dissemination in a longitudinal study of adolescents.

Our research is a team effort! We have an approach where all team members have a part in creating an environment of trust, respect, and ethical, well-formed research practice. Team members should help foster psychological safety where team members feel able to share ideas and concerns, encourage discussion and engagement. Dr. Selkie is a pediatrician and Adolescent Medicine specialist, and team members have backgrounds in social work, educational psychology, and public health. This position will involve direct contact with adolescents and their parents as well as office-based work.

• 40% Collects and analyzes basic research data, conducts experiments and interviews, and documents results according to established policies and procedures
• 5% Conducts literature reviews, prepares reports and materials, and disseminates information to appropriate entities and assists with publications
• 20% Trains individuals and groups on equipment operations, research protocols, and techniques within a specialized laboratory or research area
• 10% Assists with the development of research methodologies and procedures
• 5% Identifies concerns and recommends solutions to leadership
• 10% Assists in developing grant applications and proposals to secure research funding
• 10% Leads formation of community connections for research studies including administration of a youth advisory board

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Required
Master's Degree in Public Health, Psychology, Social Work, or equivalent

At least one year of experience with recruiting and/or data collection for clinical, behavioral, or health services research is required.

Preferred candidates will have experience in the following:
- 3 or more years experience with recruiting and/or data collection for clinical, behavioral, or health services research.
- Qualitative and/or mixed methods research experience
- Scientific writing experience
- Prior experience working with adolescents
- Prior technical work with social media platforms (i.e. marketing, programming)
- Proficiency with RedCAP survey software

Full Time: 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.

Ongoing/Renewable

Minimum $55,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on 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: https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/.

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-OPT STEM Extension participants. 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 resume and cover letter as a part of the application process. Please ensure that the resume and cover letter address how you meet the minimum/preferred qualifications for the position.

Kelsey Scholtens
kscholtens@pediatrics.wisc.edu
608-262-0006
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Researcher I(RE040)

A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/PEDIATRICS/GPAM

Academic Staff-Renewable

299241-AS