project manager position

[JAN R EDWARDS]

Hi everyone,

Here's a position listing.  See http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/pvl/pv_061259.html
or view details below.

Yours,
Jan

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON
Position Vacancy Listing
PVL# 61259

Working title:

RESEARCH SPECIALIST-WAISMAN CENTER

Official title:

RESEARCH SPECIALIST(T16DN) or ASSOC RESEARCH SPEC(T16FN)

Degree and area of specialization:

Bachelor's degree required. A degree in psychology, communicative disorders, or linguistics is preferred. Degree in related field considered.

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:

A minimum of one year behavioral research experience in an academic setting is preferred. Strong interpresonal skills and ability to work in ethnically, economically, and racially diverse settings essential. Background working with minority children in preschools or elementary schools highly advantageous. The successful candidate will possess: 1) Excellent oral and written communication skills 2) Organizational skills and attention to detail 3) An ability to prioritize 4) Excellent interpersonal skills 5) Knowledge of computers with an understanding of common Microsoft programs. Experience with programming in R (or related languages) is highly desirable.

Principal duties:

This position involves the conduct of research on factors that affect success in learning to read among minority, principally African American, children. The position involves managing and coordinating activities among the individuals (undergraduates, graduate students, post docs, research assistants) conducting research at settings such as preschools and elementary schools. This individual will schedule and coordinate researchers in the field; training testers; collate and organize data, and perform simple data analyses. The incumbent will also participate in creating materials for behavioral studies involving Standard American English and African American English. This individual will also manage the lab on a day-to-day basis.

Specific duties will include, but are not limited to:

-working with teachers and administrators at preschools and elementary schools
-scheduling testing at such settings
-coordinating schedules of field researchers
-training field researchers
-coordinating distribution and collection of consent forms
-collecting, checking, coding, and inputing research data
-R-scripting to analyze research data
-assist with management of research funds
-general laboratory maintenance

Additional Information:

Must be available a minimum of 5 half days per week or 3 full days per week, including Mondays.

A Criminal Background Check will be performed.
A criminal background check will be conducted prior to hiring.
A period of evaluation will be required
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Appointment type: 	Academic Staff
Department(s): 	GRAD/WAISMAN CENTER
Full time salary rate: 	Minimum $29,095 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Term: 	This is a renewable appointment.
Appointment percent: 	50% - 100%
Anticipated begin date: 	MARCH 01, 2009
Number of positions: 	1

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION

Application must be received by: FEBRUARY 23, 2009

HOW TO APPLY:

Unless another application procedure has been specified above, please send resume and cover letter referring to Position Vacancy Listing #61259 to
Email: jedwards2 at wisc.edu

NOTE: Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding the names of applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality.

UW-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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