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Student Qualitative Research Support - Center for Health Disparities Research

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 512210
Division/Organization: School of Medicine & Public Health
Department: Center for Health Disparities Research
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Partially Remote
Location: WESTFIELD RD S 301
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $15.00
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Healthcare and Health Sciences, Nonprofit/Community-Based Organization, STEM, Career Management, Honoring Context and Culture

Department Overview:

 The Center for Health Disparities Research (CHDR) is a dynamic, growing, and multidisciplinary Center housed within the UW School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH). Broadly, CHDR focuses on the social determinants of health and related disparities.

Anticipated Start Date:

 11/2/26

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

 6/1/28

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Partially Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 4 Maximum: 12

Schedule:

 The CHDR Qualitative Research Support Student will work approximately 4–12 hours per week, with some weeks requiring more hours than others. During the academic year, students will generally work 2–6 hours per week in person at the Westfield office during business hours, with flexibility around class schedules. Ideally, the in-office day would be Tuesday or Thursday. Our office is located off campus near West Towne Mall, just off the bus rapid transit line. The remaining work hours can generally be completed remotely.

The study will include approximately 20 participant interviews and several listening/feedback sessions over the course of the two-year project. Some of these will be virtual, and some will require travel, up to approximately 1.5 hours from UW-Madison in each direction. The student will assist with these study activities and should expect to participate in approximately 5–7 in-person interviews and/or listening sessions over the course of the project. These activities may take place in Milwaukee or in rural communities. The student will not need their own car, as UW Fleet vehicles are available, but a valid driver’s license is required. If a student does use their own car, mileage for approved study-related travel will be reimbursed.

Other study responsibilities, including preparation, scheduling, data organization, and other research activities, can generally be completed remotely or at the Westfield office.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 Minimum: $15.00/hour 

Number of Positions:

 2

Qualifications:

 - UW-Madison student in good academic standing
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to meet schedule expectations as outlined above, including working in our office location near West Towne mall once a week and travel to 5-7 in-person interviews and/or listening sessions around the state.
-Current driver’s license and ability to operate a vehicle

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

- Ability to learn new software as required by job duties
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills with CHDR staff, scientists, and faculty

Position Summary/Job Duties:

The CHDR Qualitative Research Support Student will contribute to the research program of Dr. Raele Donetha Loy and support the successful completion of a community-engaged qualitative research study focused on eating decision-making among people living with memory loss and their care partners. The student will gain experience with qualitative research, participant engagement, study coordination, and research data management.

-Assist with participant recruitment, scheduling, and communication
-Support preparation for and coordination of participant interviews and listening/feedback sessions
-Assist with in-person and virtual qualitative data collection activities
-Maintain organized study records, participant tracking, and research documentation
-Assist with routine research administration and study-related tasks

Physical Demands:

None

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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