Research Administrative Specialist

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Academic Staff

Regular

Research Administrative Spec

The Department of Cell and Regenerative Biology at the UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health is a rapidly growing department examining multiple avenues of scientific solutions and discoveries for the future of Cell Development,
Stem Cells, and Regenerative Biology/Medicine. As a member of the administrative team, the Research Administrator will join a lively and collaborative culture that partners with many laboratories and disciplines in a fast-moving and exciting area of study that is strongly dependent upon sponsored research and grant funding.

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.

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

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with research faculty
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel

• Serves as a liaison and expert resource for researchers regarding the interpretation of policy and procedure related to overall sponsored project management
• Works collaboratively with researchers to prepare non-technical materials for proposals, drafting contracts or agreements for review, and/or advising award setup
• Leads researchers in the preparation and/or maintenance documentation, financial management, and/or reporting requirements related to sponsored grants, contracts, or agreements
• May identify funding opportunities and disseminate to principal investigators
• Maintains and monitors grants and contract budgets
• Assures compliance with grant, contract or agreement requirements and determine whether objectives are being met

School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Cell and Regenerative Biology, Administration

The Department of Cell and Regenerative Biology faculty are experts in this and other areas, and basic research in the department extends from developmental genetics, genomics and epigenomics, proteomics and functional studies in vitro and in vivo. The department's foundation in basic sciences informs translational research addressing grand challenges in addressing the development, repair and regeneration of organ systems in response to injury, disease and tissue loss.

The Department offers a stimulating, collaborative, and inclusive environment for research, training, and education. UW-Madison is home to the Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Center, the Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, the Waisman Center for Developmental Disabilities, the McPherson Eye Research Institute, and the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery. Research is supported by modern shared facilities including the UW Optical Imaging Core, Center for High Throughput Computing, and many others.

Cell and Regenerative Biology faculty mentor graduate students in several graduate programs across campus, with many trainees supported by NIH T32 training grants.

The starting salary for the position is $65,000 annually; 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.

SMPH Faculty /Academic Staff Benefits Flyer 2026

• Experience in sponsored grant financial management
• Experience interpreting and analyzing financial data
• Experience with grant and contract procedures and the ability to interpret and apply complex federal, state, and local regulations

• Experience developing and balancing large budgets
• Prior research…