Clinical Research Scientist I — Cancer Trials

UW School of Medicine and Public Health; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Medicine and Public Health seeks a Scientist I for a cancer research focus emphasizing clinical and translational work rather than bench science. The role supports recruitment, implementation, and development of clinical studies, working with multidisciplinary teams and patients across study sites.

Training in mixed methods for trial recruitment will be provided; some duties may be performed in person on campus with potential remote work.

Qualifications

• Background in social sciences.
• Facility with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience working with qualitative research analysis software.

Responsibilities

• Collects and analyzes research data, conducts experiments and interviews, and documents results according to established policies and procedures under general supervision and limited responsibility
• Assists with the identification of research problems and the development of research methodologies and procedures
• Serves as a main point of contact and liaison with internal and external stakeholders providing information and representing the interests of a specialized research area
• Attends and assists with the facilitation of scholarly events and presentations in support of continued professional development and the dissemination of research information
• Conducts literature reviews, prepares reports and materials, and disseminates information to appropriate entities
• Writes or assists in developing grant applications and proposals to secure research funding

Skills

Social science background

MS Office

Qualitative analysis software

Education

PhD in related field

Job description

The University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Medicine and Public Health seeks a Scientist I for a cancer research focus emphasizing clinical and translational work rather than bench science. The role supports recruitment, implementation, and development of clinical studies, working with multidisciplinary teams and patients across study sites.

Training in mixed methods for trial recruitment will be provided; some duties may be performed in person on campus with potential remote work.