Researcher I: Evaluation & Grants for Disability Research

Universities of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The IPARRT team within WCER and the School of Education at the University of Wisconsin–Madison invites applications for a Researcher I. The role supports evaluation and grants work, data collection, and program evaluation across externally funded projects.

Starting at 100% FTE with potential fluctuation, the position advances grant development, data analysis, literature reviews, and dissemination of results to project stakeholders, and requires collaboration with investigators and leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience managing externally-funded research and demonstration projects.
• Experience obtaining external funding for research.
• Familiar with Competitive Integrated Employment under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

Responsibilities

• Attends project meetings and completes other duties in support of the project evaluation.
• Assists in developing grant applications and proposals to secure research funding.
• Develops data collection protocols to obtain data to achieve the evaluation plan.
• Collects and analyzes basic research data, conducts experiments and interviews, and documents results.
• Assists with the development of research methodologies and procedures.
• Conducts literature reviews, prepares reports and materials, and disseminates information to appropriate entities.
• Identifies concerns and recommends solutions to leadership.
• Trains individuals and groups on equipment operations, research protocols, and techniques.

Skills

Grant management

Funding acquisition

WIOA familiarity

Education

Ph.D. required

Job description

The IPARRT team within WCER and the School of Education at the University of Wisconsin–Madison invites applications for a Researcher I. The role supports evaluation and grants work, data collection, and program evaluation across externally funded projects.

Starting at 100% FTE with potential fluctuation, the position advances grant development, data analysis, literature reviews, and dissemination of results to project stakeholders, and requires collaboration with investigators and leadership.