Research Program Coordinator - Clark Lab

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Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Research Program Coordinator

Job Summary:

The Lindsay Clark Lab, located within the Department of Medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, offers a unique opportunity for a Research Program Coordinator to join our program.

Research in the Clark Lab has an overarching aim to improve early detection and prognosis of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD), with specific focus on developing and studying best practices for communication of AD biomarker results, understanding psychological and behavioral outcomes of AD biomarker testing, and investigating the feasibility, reliability, and validity of digital cognitive tools.

This position will support Dr. Clark by providing critical administrative and managerial leadership in areas including regulatory support, development of standard operating procedures and operational workflows, budgetary monitoring and communication with study teams and collaborators to ensure the success of funded research projects. This will also include providing direct supervision to staff and student employees and assisting in the oversight of postdoctoral, graduate student and undergraduate trainees in the lab.

• 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. 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.

Candidates who demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities will be given first consideration:

• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills with attention to detail, excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, ability to complete multiple tasks and to prioritize on deadline

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Monitors program budget(s) and approves unit expenditures

• Develops policies, procedures, and institutional agreements on behalf of the program

• Coordinates the daily activities and contracts related to one or more research program(s)

• Serves as a unit liaison and subject matter expert among internal and external stakeholder groups, collaborates across disciplines and functional areas, provides program information, and promotes the accomplishments and developments of scholars and research initiatives

• Assists in the development, coordination, and facilitation of trainings and workshops for internal and external audiences to disseminate research program developments and information

• Plans, develops, and implements processes and protocols to support research aims

• Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of employees

Department:

School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Medicine, Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology, Lindsay Clark Lab

Fueled by innovation yet grounded in kindness, the Department of Medicine empowers leaders to transform medicine and improve lives everywhere. We are committed to professional fulfillment and health equity. We strive to ensure that everyone in our department understands the importance of social impact and belonging—and is empowered to champion it in all they do. Join us and be a part of supporting our nationally recognized faculty, innovative medical education programs and exceptional clinical care as we work towards our vision of healthy people and healthy communities!

At the Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology, we help older adults live their healthiest lives. We lead comprehensive education, research and clinical programs—in partnership with our world-class university, remarkable health system and regional Veterans hospital. We are innovative, collaborative and compassionate. We strive for excellence and health equity. And we make an impact in Wisconsin and beyond.

Compensation:

The expected salary range for this position is $75,000 up to $85,000 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 and the SMPH Faculty /Academic Staff Benefits Flyer 2026.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 3 years experience in biomedical or health research setting
• Experience with research regulatory compliance and other administrative activities
• Experience with REDCap or other data management software
• Experience working with large interdisciplinary teams
• Experience managing staff and/or students
• Experience working with older adults
  

Education:

Bachelor's Degree preferred; focus in psychology, neuroscience, nursing, social work, or other relevant area preferred

How to Apply:

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• Resume required

Your cover letter should address how your training and experience aligns with the required and preferred qualifications listed above. Application reviewers will rely on these written materials to determine which applicants move forward in the process. References will be requested from final candidates. All applicants will be notified once the search concludes and a candidate is 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. [This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work. 

Contact Information:

Lindsay Clark, [email protected], (608) 263-4405

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