JOB REQUIREMENTS: Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Job Category:Academic Staff Employment Type:Regular Job Profile:Scientist I Job Summary: The HEART (Human-systems Engineering for Adaptive, Real-World, & Translational Applications) Initiative at the University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Engineering seeks a Research Scientist to accelerate the translation of human-systems engineering research into real-world impact with industry, government, and academic partners. The HEART Initiative engineers intelligent systems with humans in mind, developing methods, metrics, and frameworks that capture how people interact with emerging technologies, and translating that knowledge into human-ready technologies across healthcare, manufacturing, security, transportation, energy, and emerging tech. A central pillar of this mission is positioning Human-Readiness Levels (HRLs) as essential measures of performance, safety, and trust in deployed systems. Reporting to HEART Initiative leadership, the Research Scientist will serve as a hands-on technical and strategic contributor who bridges research and practice. This person will interface directly with industry partners, conduct HRL assessments and evaluations, lead rapid research and development efforts, and drive both internal and external funding proposals. The role also serves as the HEART liaison to other initiatives across the College of Engineering and the broader UW-Madison campus. This is an ideal position for a scientist who thrives at the intersection of rigorous human-systems research and practical, translational deployment. Key Job Responsibilities: 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 Conducts literature reviews, prepares reports and materials, and disseminates information to appropriate entities Writes or assists in developing grant applications and proposals to secure research funding Collects and analyzes research data, conducts experiments and... For full info follow application link. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/ ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/5394270D4E074623