Jayden Varline
Medford,WI
Summary
Quantitative Researcher with expertise in advanced research methodologies, experimental design, and statistical modeling using Stata, SPSS, and R. Expert in managing large-scale datasets, performing advanced statistical testing, and synthesizing findings for diverse stakeholders to inform evidence-based policy and program development.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Postdoctoral Researcher
Institute of Forensic Psychology
06.2025 - Current
- Implemented mixed methods research with a multidisciplinary team focusing on developing a new risk assessment tool.
- Administered, scored, and interpreted psychological testing.
- Performed comprehensive evaluations to address legal issues such as competence to stand trial, mental state during the offense, civil commitment, psychosexual assessments, and parenting capacity under the supervision of Dr. Brenda Frye.
- Engaged with clients and collateral contacts, including family members, mental health and legal professionals, and correctional staff, to assess needs and inform case management strategies.
Researcher
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
01.2024 - 08.2025
- Analyzed qualitative and quantitative data to assess experiences of youth caretakers in military households and families affected by parental substance use disorder.
- Executed quantitative data analysis utilizing Stata, SAS, SPSS, and R, ensuring rigorous evaluation of statistical significance.
- Engaged in research activities alongside Professor Melinda Kavanaugh to advance academic projects.
Social Science Researcher
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Performed in-depth interviews and statistical evaluations to analyze outcomes of Milwaukee County Adult Drug Treatment Court (MCADTC) and Veterans’ Treatment Initiative (VTI), funded by SAMHSA.
- Managed critical relationships with stakeholders and judicial teams, translating results into actionable briefings for policymakers.
- Applied advanced statistical techniques to analyze large-scale datasets with statistical software, enhancing data-driven decision-making processes.
- Utilized evidence-based evaluation methods to enhance organizational influence within the community by addressing program barriers and facilitators.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Social Welfare (Focus in Criminology)
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
06.2025
Master of Science - Criminology
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Wisconsin-Madison
05.2019
Skills
Regression analysis, study design, quantitative analysis, qualitative analysis, hypothesis testing, ANOVA, predictive modeling, geospatial data analysis, systematic reviews, meta-analyses
Software Proficiency: STATA, SPSS, SAS, R, Python, SQL, Dedoose, JMP, Qualtrics, GeoDA, ArcPro (ArcGIS)
Selected Peer-Reviewed Publications
- Varline, J., & Romain Dagenhardt, D. (2026). Victim-Blaming & Bystander Behaviour AmongCollege Students: A Multi-Campus Examination. Journal of Sexual Aggression. https://doi.org/10.1080/13552600.2026.2666563
- Varline, J., Enfinger, M., & Kavanaugh, M. S. (2025). Mental Health Treatment of Persons with ALS & Their Families: Implementing an Intervention to Support Practitioners. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Degeneration, 1-6. https://doi.org/10.1080/21678421.2025.2593304
- Sheeran, A.M., & Varline, J. (2024). The effect of drug treatment court on recidivism: acomparison with traditional court intervention. Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, 1-20. https://doi.org/10.1080/10509674.2024.2370286
Timeline
Postdoctoral Researcher
Institute of Forensic Psychology
06.2025 - Current
Researcher
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
01.2024 - 08.2025
Social Science Researcher
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
08.2022 - 08.2024
Doctor of Philosophy - Social Welfare (Focus in Criminology)
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Master of Science - Criminology
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Wisconsin-Madison