Job Summary:
We are seeking a Scientist to become an integral team member and collaborator on funded research to measure the effect of the Inflation Reduction Act's policy capping insulin outofpocket costs on medication access and health outcomes.
Responsibilities: Identifies research problems designs research methodologies performs research and prepares and/or presents results for presentation to professional organizations or for scholarly publications to help advance research.
- 5% Identifies research problems and develops complex research methodologies and procedures
- 70% Collects and analyzes complex research data conducts experiments and interviews and documents results according to established policies and procedures under general supervision
- 10% Conducts literature reviews prepares reports and materials and disseminates information to appropriate entities
- 5% Attends and assists with the facilitation of scholarly events and presentations in support of continued professional development and the dissemination of research information
- 5% Writes or assists in developing grant applications and proposals to secure research funding
- 5% 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
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Education:
Required
PhD
Preferred In Either Health Sciences Or Social Sciences
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience with Medicare claims data analysis
Desired Qualifications:
- Demonstrated proficiency in Stata
- Previous research experience focusing on pharmaceutical use among Medicare Part D patients
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position will be remote and requires work be performed at an offsite noncampus work location.
Appointment Type Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Minimum $61388 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending On Qualifications
The typical starting salary for this position is $70000 $100000 depending on qualifications and experience. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation holidays and paid time off; competitive insurance and saving accounts; and retirement benefits.
Additional Information:
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their 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 need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.
How to Apply:
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Applications must be submitted by 11:55 pm on the deadline date. To apply please upload a cover letter and resume. Your cover letter and resume should address your qualifications as they pertain to the requirements listed above.
Selected applicants will receive an invitation to participate in interviews 710 business days following the application deadline. Those moving on to second round interviews will be invited to an inperson interview at UWMadison. Once final applicants are identified they will be asked to provide names and contact information for at least three professional references including a current/most recent supervisor.
At UWMadison we are dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace so if you're excited about this role we encourage you to apply.
For questions on the position contact: Rebecca Myerson or (608).
Contact:
Rebecca Myerson
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Official Title:
Scientist II(RE044)
Department(s):
A48COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/INST RESEARCH ON POVERTY
Employment Class:
Academic StaffRenewable
Job Number:
303926AS
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