Dissemination and Implementation Frameworks and Outcomes Scientist

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated Dissemination and Implementation Frameworks and Outcomes Scientist II to join the Implementation IMPACT Lab (IMPlementation Science to Accelerate Community Translation) led by Dr. Shellie Ellis.

Responsibilities

• Support dissemination and implementation science research activities led by the Lead Implementation Program Evaluation Scientist III and senior investigators, contributing to evaluation planning, data collection, analysis, and stakeholder engagement across federally funded and foundation-sponsored projects focused on rural health, precision medicine, and digital mental health.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, assisting with implementation science and program evaluation activities while developing increasing independence and expertise in these areas.
• Contribute to the success of the Dissemination and Implementation Program Evaluation of THRIVE Digital Mental Health Initiative, evaluating dissemination and implementation outcomes, assessing implementation barriers, and testing the optimization of implementation strategies.
• Select and assess appropriate implementation frameworks and measures to match the overall evaluation design and plan, and pilot test data collection systems and instruments.
• Work with the qualitative team to identify appropriate implementation frameworks for qualitative inquiry and help build codebooks and define constructs for rapid data analysis.
• Develop dashboards that can efficiently map to implementation strategies and alert the need for optimization.
• Provide scientific leadership and mentorship to other research team members, fostering methodological rigor, professional development, and consistency across evaluation efforts.
• Field consultation requests that come in through the lab, advising on implementation theories, methods, and strategies, and integrate and coordinate with other implementation science units across campus.

Requirements

• Experience working in clinical, school, public health or other implementation laboratories; with knowledge of scientific methods and research theory relevant to implementation science and healthcare delivery improvement (e.g. clinical practice guidelines, quality metrics).
• Demonstrated expertise in both qualitative and quantitative research design, data collection, and analysis.
• Experience maintaining research confidentiality in compliance with IRB and regulatory standards.
• Strong scientific writing skills with a track record of publications, presentations, and grant writing.
• Proficiency with MS Office and reference management tools (e.g., EndNote).

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Public Health, Health Administration, Human Factors Engineering, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, or a related clinical field, required.

Skills

• Ability to contribute to implementation science and program evaluation activities, ensuring alignment with project goals, timelines, and sponsor requirements.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously, pay close attention to detail, and operate effectively in both in-person and virtual environments.
• Excellent verbal communication skills to present research analysis and findings clearly and concisely.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary partners (e.g., researchers, clinicians, health system leaders, and community stakeholders) and demonstrate professional, ethical, respectful, and courteous behavior in all interactions.

Benefits

The University of Wisconsin offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.

Pay

The starting salary for the position is $90,000 annually per hour; but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

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.