Research Program Coordinator

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks a full-time Research Coordinator for the Reproductive Equity Action Lab (REAL), led by Dr. Tiffany Green. REAL conducts rigorous and cutting-edge research that identifies key structural inequities that stand in the way of reproductive autonomy. The Research Coordinator will work alongside a team of multi-disciplinary faculty, staff, and trainees. Learn more about REAL's mission and values here: real.smph.wisc.edu.

The Research Coordinator's primary responsibility will be managing a newly funded three-year project examining disparities in postpartum pain treatment among Black birthing people in Madison, Wisconsin. This role requires an on-site presence for meetings, engagement activities, and data collection, which will include one-on-one interviews and electronic surveys with clinicians (e.g., physicians, nurse midwives, registered nurses, physician assistants) and Black birthing people. The Research Coordinator will work closely with multiple stakeholders on and off campus, including research compliance and finance colleagues, patients, clinicians, and community partners. As such, their role will be integral to REAL's community accountability.

In addition, the Research Coordinator will contribute to REAL's broader portfolio of mixed-methods research, which examines both reproductive health (perinatal health, abortion, contraception) and policies that impede reproductive autonomy and equity (e.g., abortion restrictions, Birth Cost Recovery).

Under the oversight and mentorship of the Associate Director (Klaira Lerma) and Senior Research Scientist (Laura Swan), the Research Coordinator will support project management and lead implementation tasks (e.g., IRB submissions, recruitment, engagement) as well as data collection (e.g., surveys, interviews). As appropriate, they may also contribute to data cleaning, coding, analysis, and dissemination.

This position offers variety-balancing administrative responsibilities (e.g., regulatory paperwork, survey programming, documentation) with interpersonal work (e.g., interviews, community engagement, team collaboration). It is well suited for someone early to mid-career with 2-5 years of relevant experience.

REAL uses a team science approach that values professional growth and lived experience. The Research Coordinator will have many opportunities for development, and we encourage applications even from those who do not meet every listed qualification.

• 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.

• This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.

• Candidates who demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities, will be given first consideration: uphold trauma-informed and ethical research practices when engaging with community members and participants, strong organizational skills and attention to detail, ability to work independently, take initiative, and collaborate in a team setting, and effective communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Coordinates the daily activities and contracts related to one or more research program(s)

• Develops policies, procedures, and institutional agreements on behalf of the program

• Monitors program budget(s) and approves unit expenditures

• Serves as a unit liaison and subject matter expert among internal and external stakeholder groups, collaborates across disciplines and functional areas, provides program information, and promotes the accomplishments and developments of scholars and research initiatives

• Plans, develops, and implements processes and protocols to support research aims

• Assists in the development, coordination, and facilitation of trainings and workshops for internal and external audiences to disseminate research program developments and information

School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Since we began our academic mission of training ob-gyn physicians in 1929, the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology has set the standard for reproductive health education, research, clinical care, and advocacy. Today, we continue that legacy of excellence as a department of physicians, advanced practice providers, researchers, trainees, and staff who are all unified in leading reproductive health forward. As leaders, our vision is of a department propelled by a shared commitment to improving reproductive health across each of our mission areas. We recognize that connection and collaboration between disciplines is crucial and that success in any one mission area contributes to success in the others.

The expected salary range for this position is $65,500 up to $85,000 for highly experienced candidates. Actual pay within this range will depend on experience and qualifications.

• Experience coordinating research or projects (2-5 years preferred)

• Demonstrated commitment to REAL's mission of advancing reproductive equity

• Experience working in reproductive health, rights, or justice

• Knowledge of reproductive health care delivery, particularly perinatal care

• Applied qualitative research experience, including data collection, management, or analysis

• Proven ability to build relationships and engage with research participants

Education:

• Bachelor's degree with required focus in social sciences, public health, or a closely related field.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please click on the "I am a current employee" button or "I am not a current employee" button under Apply Now. You will be prompted to upload the following documents.

• Cover Letter

• Resume

In the cover letter, please address:

• Explain why you are well suited to support REAL's portfolio of mixed-methods research.

• Describe an example of how you engage research participants

• Acknowledge that the position is based in Madison, Wisconsin and describe how this location could be a good fit for you.

The search and screen committee for this position includes: Klaira Lerma, Laura Swan, Tiffany Green, and Ellen Schenk.

Please note, there is only one attachment field. You must upload all of your documents in the attachment field.

Applicants are to submit a cover letter and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process. We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the selection process directly. References will be requested of final candidates. All applicants will be notified after the search is complete and a candidate has been selected.

Contact Information:

Klaira Lerma, klerma@wisc.edu

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