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Student Research Assistant

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 508556
Division/Organization: School of Medicine & Public Health
Department: Emergency Medicine
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: UNIVERSITY BAY DR 800
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $15.00
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Digital Technology, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Healthcare and Health Sciences, STEM, Department and Office Assistants

Department Overview:

 The Department of Emergency Medicine (DEM), housed in the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, is looking for a highly motivated undergraduate or graduate student to join the research services team to support a wide variety of research projects and departmental initiatives.

Students working to support research in the DEM will have the opportunity to gain exposure to various research techniques and methods as well as exposure to care practices across the field of Emergency Medicine. Students working in this capacity will join multidisciplinary teams whose goals include improving patient outcomes, advancing evidence-based practices, and addressing critical challenges in emergency care.

Anticipated Start Date:

 Rolling start date - as soon as possible.

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

  

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 8 Maximum: 12

Schedule:

 Flexible, typically Monday - Friday 9 AM - 5 PM

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 Minimum: $15.00

Number of Positions:

 1

Qualifications:

 Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student, preferably in Health Sciences, Nursing, Social Work, Communication Sciences and Disorders, or similar field, or on a pre-medical/health professional school track.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

It is preferred that students have experience with healthcare or community settings. Relevant academic or research also considered. It is preferred that candidates have a familiarity with and interest in Emergency Medicine.

Excellent communication and organizational skills, attention to detail, creativity, flexibility and initiative required. Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, respond to rapidly changing conditions, and collaborate effectively as member of a small work group. Ability to communicate diplomatically with internal and external constituents. Experience managing multiple tasks across varied timelines. Research staff will teach further required skills.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Key Responsibilities:

1. Administrative Support (25%):
o Assist with scheduling and managing meetings, including preparing agendas, recording minutes, and tracking action items.
o Maintain and organize documentation for specific research projects, ensuring compliance with departmental and institutional guidelines.

2. Research Coordination Support (25%):
o Assist with tasks required by the Emergency Department Research Coordinator program, including quality assurance for recruitment efforts related to the evolving portfolio of studies supported by this program.
o Provide support for study-specific documentation, such as maintaining regulatory binders or data collection tools.
o Support inventory management for research-related supplies and resources.

3. Committee Support (25%):
o Help coordinate the activities of the Emergency Medicine Research Committee by managing communications, tracking action items, and maintaining documentation.

4. Other Duties (25%):
o Assist with general office tasks, such as scanning, copying, and data entry.
o Provide occasional support for special events or projects related to Emergency Medicine research.

Physical Demands:

The position will not involve large amounts of physical labor. The position requires frequent repetitive motion (typing).

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
 
 

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