Implementation Science Jobs (NOW HIRING)

• 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.

Success in this role requires:

• Ability to contribute to implementation science and program evaluation activities, ensuring alignment with project goals, timelines, and sponsor requirements.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously, pay close attention to detail, and operate effectively in both in-person and virtual environments
• Excellent verbal communication skills to present research analysis and findings clearly and concisely
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary partners (e.g., researchers, clinicians, health system leaders, and community stakeholders) and demonstrate professional, ethical, respectful, and courteous behavior in all interactions.

• Prepares and/or presents research results for presentation to professional organizations or scholarly publications to help advance research.

• Conducts literature reviews, prepares reports and materials, and disseminates information to appropriate entities

• May supervise the day-to-day activities of a research unit as needed

• Attends and assists with the facilitation of scholarly events and presentations in support of continued professional development and the dissemination of research information

• Identifies research problems and develops complex research methodologies and procedures

• Writes or assists in developing grant applications and proposals to secure research funding

• Serves as a unit subject matter expert and liaison to internal and external stakeholders providing advanced level information and representing the interests of a specialized research area

• Collects and analyzes complex research data, conducts experiments and interviews, and documents results according to established policies and procedures under general supervision

• Monitors program budget and approves unit expenditures

School of Medicine and Public Health,Carbone Cancer Center, Lab Ellis

Our mission is a commitment to defeating cancer through rapid application of groundbreaking research, prevention, and treatment. The University of Wisconsin (UW) Carbone Cancer Center has been an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center since 1973. UW Carbone is an integral part of the UW School of Medicine and Public Health and UW Health, bringing together more than 330 physicians and scientists from 50 departments and nine schools to conduct research and translate laboratory discoveries into new patient treatments. UWCCC builds community by creating a collaborative, respectful, and welcoming environment in which all faculty, students, and staff will thrive.

The starting salary for the position is $90,000 annually per hour; 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 Faculty/Academic Staff Benefits Flyer 2026.

• Experience working in clinical, school, public health or other implementation laboratories; with knowledge of scientific methods and research theory relevant to implementation science and healthcare delivery improvement (e.g. clinical practice guidelines, quality metrics).
• Demonstrated expertise in both qualitative and quantitative research design, data collection, and analysis.
• Experience maintaining research confidentiality in compliance with IRB and regulatory standards.
• Strong scientific writing skills with a track record of publications, presentations, and grant writing.
• Proficiency with MS Office and reference management tools (e.g., EndNote).

• Experience designing and conducting program evaluations, including use of logic models, systems design, and workflow/process assessments to identify gaps and improve outcomes is strongly preferred.
• Experience working with community-based practices or rural health systems
• Experience with data collection and analytics software tools such as REDCap or Qualtrics, Stata, SAS, or R; and Dedoose or Atlas.ti
• Experience designing effective audit & feedback dashboards

• Ph.D. inPublic Health, Health Administration, Human Factors Engineering, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, or a related clinical field,required

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas.The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.This position is currently scheduled to end 12 months after the effective date of the appointment and will require eligibility to work until that time.If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.

The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you choose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.

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