About the role
Department Overview:
The School of Journalism and Mass Communication is world renowned as a leading force in communications research. With an intellectual climate built on collaboration, multidisciplinary and methodological pluralism.
Anticipated Start Date:
November 4, 2026
Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):
November 12, 2026
Remote Work Eligibility Detail:
Not Remote
Anticipated Hours Per Week:
Minimum: 2 Maximum: 3
Schedule:
One 2-hour study appointment visit at the Waisman Center
Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:
Minimum: $40.00 Maximum: $50.00
Number of Positions:
40
Qualifications:
Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen, WI resident, aged 18-25, and eligible to vote in 2026
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Must be able to complete computer based surveys.
Position Summary/Job Duties
We are looking for volunteers to participate in a research study entitled “Political Advertising and Behavior”. The purpose of this study is to examine the neural processes that occur during political message processing. Participation in this study will include one (1) trip to the Waisman Center for an MRI brain imaging session and online survey completion.
Participants Must:
- Be 18-24 years old
- Be a U.S. Citizen
- Be a Wisconsin resident
- Be eligible to vote in the 2026 November election
Compensation:
Participants will receive up to $50 for completing this study. The study will take approximately 2 hours to complete.
This study has received approval from the UW-Madison Institutional Review Board and is under the direction of Dr. Christopher Cascio.
If you’re interested and would like to see whether you meet our eligibility requirements, please complete this survey. We’ll contact you if you’re eligible:
https://redcap.wisc.edu/surveys/?s=HXRHAXAECJEC8CNM
Physical Demands
Must be able to lay on your back for up to an hour.
Institutional Statements
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.
Institutional Statement on Diversity
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
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Accommodation Statement
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/