Staff Research Associate - 133992

Kick It California (KIC), based in Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego, is positioned to intersect research and practice in the field of tobacco control. Established in 1992 as the first publicly funded statewide quitline, KIC (formerly known as the California Smokers' Helpline) contributed to the wide establishment of evidence-based, telephone-counseling services for smoking cessation both in the U.S. and internationally.

KIC's scientific innovation and research is recognized for advancing the field of tobacco control. KIC researchers organize large population surveys that examine substance use behavior among adolescents in addition to conducting randomized controlled trials of tobacco cessation interventions. KIC is funded to evaluate multiple school-based behavioral intervention programs, including California's Tobacco-Use Prevention Education (TUPE) program.

Under close supervision of the Project Manager, the Staff Research Associate will assist in implementing and coordinating research studies in tobacco use and control. Primary responsibilities relate to assisting with projects and research study preparation and implementation, including managing and maintaining recruitment databases, coordinating with schools and partners on implementation, monitoring and improving surveys and other data collection processes, and providing assistance on other projects and service or research-related tasks as needed. Areas of research may include one or more of the following: 1) statewide Mapping Youth Health Behavior (MYHB) or similar survey, 2) Tobacco-Use Prevention Education (TUPE) program evaluation, (3) YVAPE and/or cannabis projects, and/or 3) county-specific projects. Other duties will be assigned as needed.

• Theoretical knowledge of public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, social sciences, and/or related field.

• Knowledge of basic scientific principles and procedures and sound judgment in evaluating results.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, tactfully, flexibly, and patiently in person, on the phone, and in writing to a diverse population.

• Ability to keep accurate files and records and maintain confidentiality of clients.

• Demonstrated skill in critical thinking.

• Demonstrated initiative and capacity to lead.

• Ability to provide feedback in professional manner and communicate concerns as needed.

• Demonstrated ability to draft, edit, and proofread correspondence, meeting minutes, and/or progress reports.

• Excellent computer skills and proficiency with web-based search engines.

• Experience in working with California's K-12 system and district/school administration.

• Demonstrated experience in research setting involving human subjects (both qualitative and quantitative).

• Knowledge of tobacco cessation research.

• Knowledge of cannabis research.

• Knowledge of school-based youth surveys and datasets.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check.

• Must have access to reliable transportation.

• Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health Sciences is comprised of our School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, and our Student Health and Well-Being Department. We have long been at the forefront of translational - or "bench-to-bedside" - research, transforming patient care through discovery and innovation leading to new drugs and technologies. Translational research is carried out every day in the hundreds of clinical trials of promising new therapies offered through UC San Diego Health, and in the drive of our researchers and clinician-scientists who are committed to having a significant impact on patient care. We invite you to join our team!

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Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace