Davies Lab Scientist I or II

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Job Category:
Academic Staff


Employment Type:
Regular


Job Profile:
Scientist I


Job Summary:

In Dr. Davies' Lab this person will mainly work on cancer clinical trials related to treatment de-escalation. They will focus on recruitment across multi-site studies, using established mixed methods approaches that will be taught 'on the job' to the successful candidate. They will also help to develop other related clinical trials, develop the mixed methods recruitment approach further, and contribute to the science of de-escalation with the team in this area.

• 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.
• Applicants for this position will be considered for the following titles:
  Scientist I and Scientist II. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.
• This vacancy is being announced simultaneously with JR#; please note that only one vacancy exists. Having two job postings allows the department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery to consider candidates with both Scientist and Researcher qualifications for this position.

Key

Job Responsibilities:

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

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

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

• Serves as a main point of contact and liaison with internal and external stakeholders providing information and representing the interests of a specialized research area

• Assists with the identification of research problems and the development of research methodologies and procedures

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

Department:

School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Davies Lab

In 1930, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (Oto-HNS) was added as a division within the University of Wisconsin Department of Surgery. In 2025, after decades of growth and achievement, the division became an independent department within the School of Medicine and Public Health. Oto-HNS includes seven divisions: otology and neurotology, laryngology, pediatric otolaryngology, comprehensive otolaryngology, rhinology and skull base surgery, head and neck oncologic surgery, and facial plastic and reconstructive surgery.

We provide a full range of state-of-the-art specialized care for adults and children at six clinical practice sites in the Madison area, and six outreach sites across Wisconsin and Illinois. Our team of nationally and internationally renowned faculty and residents prioritizes a collaborative culture, engaging with specialists across our practice sites and throughout campus. The department offers the highest quality of education to a large variety of learners, providing training to well over 100 individuals each year through clinical rotations, extramurally funded trainee ships, externships and more.


Compensation:

The expected salary range for this position is $55,000 up to $100,000 for highly experienced candidates and actual pay within this range will depend 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.

• SMPH Faculty /Academic Staff Benefits Flyer 2026

Required Qualifications:

• Background in social sciences.
• Facility with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience working with qualitative research analysis software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Candidates with experience and/or current credentials to work within the research systems of the Department of Veterans Affairs, as well as research that comes from federally and other funding type systems is preferred.

Education:

PhD in a related field.


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