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Researcher I
Job Group: Research
Job Subgroup: Research
Salary Range (Annual):
61: $42,226 (Minimum) Employee Category: Academic Staff
Job Code: RE040
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Job Summary:
Provides technical expertise to fundamental and/or applied scientific research under the direction of senior research personnel or faculty.
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Job Responsibilities:
- Collects and analyzes basic research data, conducts experiments and interviews, and documents results according to established policies and procedures
- Conducts literature reviews, prepares reports and materials, and disseminates information to appropriate entities and assists with publications
- Trains individuals and groups on equipment operations, research protocols, and techniques within a specialized laboratory or research area
- Assists with the development of research methodologies and procedures
- Identifies concerns and recommends solutions to leadership
- Assists in developing grant applications and proposals to secure research funding
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Education:
Master's Degree Preferred Minimum
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FLSA Status:
Exempt
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Institution Job:
No
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Required Supervisory Duty of at Least 2.0 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Employees:
No
- Employee Category:
Academic Staff
- Scaled Job:
No
- Salary Range (Annual):
61: $42,226 (Minimum)
- Job Code:
RE040: Researcher I
- Link directly to this job title: https://hr.wisc.edu/standard-job-descriptions/?q=RE040