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Job Category:
Academic Staff
Employment Type:
Terminal (Fixed Term)
Job Profile:
Researcher I
Job Summary:
This Researcher I position serves as an EEG Specialist within the Raison Lab, supporting clinical research studies focused on neurophysiological outcomes. The position provides technical expertise in electroencephalography (EEG) and is responsible for the setup, administration, and quality control of EEG procedures in accordance with study protocols and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include conducting EEG procedures; interpreting and analyzing EEG data; maintaining and troubleshooting equipment; supporting data handling and the preparation of progress reports; and providing training and oversight to research staff to ensure consistency and protocol compliance across studies. This role involves close collaboration with investigators and research staff, with study sessions that include evenings, weekends, and overnight hours.
Additional Information:

• Terminal, 12-month appointment
• This position is full or part-time, 80%-100%
• This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location.
• This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding.
• 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.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Performs literature reviews and writes reports

• Participates in the development, interpretation, and implementation of research methodology and materials

• Provides operational guidance on day-to-day activities of unit or program staff and student workers

• Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data and/or documents results for presentations and/or reporting to internal and external audiences

• Conducts research experiments according to established research protocols with moderate impact to the project(s). Collects data and monitors test results

• Operates, cleans, and maintains organization of research equipment and research area. Tracks inventory levels and places replenishment orders

Department:
School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Psychiatry, Clinical Operations
The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is committed to basic and clinical research that furthers the understanding and development of new treatments for patients with mental illness, training the next generation of leaders, and providing excellent patient care to a broad range of patients.
Compensation:
The starting salary for the position is $63,439 annually; but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
Required Qualifications:

• Experience performing EEG procedures, including electrode placement and real-time monitoring of signal quality
• Experience with EEG equipment and data acquisition systems, including basic troubleshooting
• Experience interpreting and/or analyzing EEG data
• Experience training or supervising staff in EEG procedures

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with research settings, including adherence to study protocols and standardized data collection procedures
• Experience supporting research activities, including data handling, documentation, or reporting

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Master's degree in a health or science-related field preferred.

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Contact Information:
KaBao Chang, kchang52@wisc.edu, 608-263-6062
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