Research Services Manager

University of Wisconsin Department of Radiology; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation & holidays

Sick leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

University of Wisconsin Department of Radiology seeks a Research Services Manager for the IDiA Lab. The role coordinates multi-site projects involving data acquisition, deidentification, clinical data management, and database upkeep, with budget oversight and staff supervision.

Candidate will oversee regulatory compliance, DUAs, and collaboration with national and international partners, driving initiatives in AI-assisted imaging research across cancer, neurology, and chronic diseases.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience and/or leading a team.
• Project management experience required.
• Experience with grant proposal development and budget planning/management.
• Experience with research compliance including IRB protocols and data use agreements (DUAs).
• Preferred: research in medicine/radiology and familiarity with AI/ML methods.

Responsibilities

• Serve as subject matter expert and liaison; update stakeholders on timelines.
• Develop operating policies to comply with regulations and unit objectives.
• Assist with budget development and auditing for projects.
• Design, monitor and execute project-specific experiments; resolve technical issues.
• May supervise day-to-day activities of staff and manage personnel issues.
• Prepare research presentations for internal/external audiences.
• Assist with grant proposals and renewals; manage data use agreements.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Project management

Grant proposal development

Budget planning/management

IRB/DUA compliance

AI/ML familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Biomedical science / research administration focus

Job description

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Job Category

Academic Staff

Employment Type

Regular

Job Profile

Research Services Manager

Job Summary

The Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin - Madison, School of Medicine & Public Health is seeking a Research Services Manager (RSM) who will serve as the liaison and project manager in projects involving integrated diagnostics using AI in the Integrated Diagnostics and Analytics (IDiA) Laboratory for Precision Medicine directed by Dr. Pallavi Tiwari. The research conducted by IDiA Lab utilizes medical imaging, digital pathology, clinical and EHR data to build and optimize AI and machine learning models for oncology, neurological, and chronic diseases.

Working with a high degree of independence, the Research Services Manager will be responsible for coordinating the efforts of the lab regarding multiple large national and international projects including data acquiring, deidentification, clinical data management, as well as database upkeep, as well as coordinating efforts across different multi-site collaborations. The RSM will also be responsible for budgetary oversight of several federal grants, staff supervision, and regulatory compliance.

Additional Job Details

• 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.
• Successful candidates who address the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities in their cover letter will be given first consideration; Professional and effective oral and written communications skills. Must be able to relay information to faculty PIs and other researchers and prepare reports as needed; Effective management skills: ability to lead, train, work with, and elicit cooperation from team members and staff; Ability to problem-solve effectively with ability to develop and implement alternative solutions as needed; Ability to learn and apply new ideas, techniques, processes, policies, functions, etc. Must be highly motivated and a self-starter; A willingness to acquire further skills and to train research team members (including students) on these skills.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Serves as a subject matter expert and unit liaison. Provides updates on project components and timelines to stakeholders as needed
• Develops operating policies and procedures to comply with regulations, institutional policies, and unit objectives
• Assists with the development and auditing of project-specific budgets
• Assists with the design, monitoring, and execution of project-specific experiments. Identifies and resolves technical issues
• May direct the day-to-day activities of staff and resolve routine personnel issues
• Develops and facilitates research specific presentations to internal and external audiences
• Assists with the development and submission of research grant proposals
• Coordinates internal and external research collaborations including management of data use agreements (DUAs) and datasets shared under those agreements

Department

School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Radiology, IDiA (Tiwari) Lab

Join UW Radiology and UW Health—A Legacy of Innovation

The University of Wisconsin Department of Radiology, in partnership with UW Health, has been at the forefront of clinical care, imaging research, and education for nearly a century. Since its inception on May 18, 1927—when Dr. Ernst Pohle was appointed as the first professor of Radiology—the department has grown to more than 160 faculty members across 14 specialized sections, serving as a key pillar of UW Health’s world‑class medical enterprise.

What Sets Us Apart

• Collaborative Excellence: Strong partnerships with UW Health, Medical Physics, and leading equipment vendors drive continuous advancements in imaging.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: We utilize state-of-the‑art imaging in CT, MR, PET/CT, PET/MR, angiography, ultrasound, PACS, and AI-driven medical imaging.
• Robust Research Infrastructure: Dedicated support for grant writing, media specialists, research nurses, technologists, and data managers enhance investigative success.
• Premier Imaging Facilities: The WIMR Imaging Sciences Center offers 60,000 square feet of advanced imaging space, including MRI, PET/MRI, PET/CT, CT, ultrasound, angiography, cyclotron, radiopharmaceutical production and comprehensive small animal imaging technologies.

Together, UW Radiology and UW Health are committed to advancing human health through groundbreaking clinical care, pioneering research, and excellence in education. We foster a respectful, adaptive, and accountable environment—one that prioritizes innovation while serving the needs of all patients, including underserved populations.

Visit our official website to learn more about our work and opportunities.

Compensation

The starting salary for the position is $80,000; 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. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage and the SMPH Academic Staff Benefits Flyer

Required Qualifications

• At least 1 year of supervisory experience and/or experience leading a team.
• Project management experience.
• Experience with pre- and post- award research administration including grant proposal development and/or budget planning/management.
• Experience with research compliance including IRB protocols and data use agreements (DUAs).

Preferred Qualifications

• Research experience in medicine, radiology, and/or medical imaging analysis techniques.
• Familiarity with AI and machine learning methods, including deep learning in research
• Familiarity with tumor segmentation/classification methods.
• Programming/scripting and/or database design/management experience.
• Familiarity with high-performance computing and/or cloud computing platforms (e.g., Azure).

Education

Bachelors Preferred; focus in biomedical science, research administration, business, or a related field by start date preferred.

Contact Information

Amanda Michalski, [e-mail]

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