It is anticipated that this position will be remote and
requires work be performed at an offsite, non-campus work location.
It is required that employees come into Madison, WI, quarterly on
preset dates. It will be the employee's responsibility to cover
expenses for this trip unless funding is available and
approved.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Performs literature reviews and writes reports
- Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data and/or documents results
for presentations and/or reporting to internal and external
audiences
- Provides operational guidance on day-to-day activities of unit
or program staff and/or student workers
- Operates, cleans, and maintains organization of research
equipment and research area. Tracks inventory levels and places
replenishment orders
- Participates in the development, interpretation, and
implementation of research methodology and materials
- Conducts research experiments according to established research
protocols with moderate impact to the project(s). Collects data and
monitors test results
Department:
School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Ophthalmology
and Visual Sciences, Wisconsin Reading Center.
The Wisconsin Reading Center (WRC) is a core retinal image reading
lab within the University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of
Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (DOVS). The WRC was founded on
the enduring principles of intellectual honesty, quality,
relevance, innovation, and staff satisfaction. Incepted in 1970 to
support the seminal NIH-funded trials of laser treatment for
diabetic retinopathy (DR), the WRC has broadened its scope to the
evaluation of many retinal diseases, including dry AMD, atrophic
AMD, neovascular AMD, DME, retinal vein occlusion, posterior
uveitis, inherited retinal disease, AIDS-related ocular disease,
and cataract.
Why Join Us?
This position offers remote work with the requirement to be on-site
quarterly. We provide flexible work schedules, comprehensive
benefits, and professional development. Our team is passionate
about making a positive impact on eye disease, and we are looking
for individuals who share that commitment.
Compensation:
The starting salary for the position is $44,453; 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 Academic Staff Benefits Flyer .
Required Qualifications:
- Familiarity with computers, MS Office applications.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability
to work independently as well as on a team.
- Normal color vision and stereoscopic acuity.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with various ophthalmic image review software
platforms.
- 2 years of clinical experience in
ophthalmology/optometry.
Education:
Bachelors Degree Preferred.
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 .
You will be prompted to upload the following documents.
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field. You must upload all of your documents in the attachment
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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.
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.
Contact Information:
Beth Reuter,
ejreuter@wisc.edu, 608-263-3680.
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