Staff Researcher - Hybrid - 134644

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers
United States, California, San Diego
Feb 25, 2025
This position is a contract position with the possibility of extension/career conversion. Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 03/10/2025. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance. This position will work a hybrid schedule which includes a combination of working both onsite at Greenwich Drive in San Diego and remote. DESCRIPTION Kick It California (KIC, formerly known as CSH, the California Smokers' Helpline) is part of the UCSD Moores Cancer Center. KIC conducts research as well as provides free cessation related counseling service. KIC was the first statewide telephone-counseling service for smoking cessation in the U.S. that was based on experimentally-proven protocol (established in 1992). Cessation service is now provided using telephone and internet-based protocols. The phone counseling service is provided in six languages: English, Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese), Korean, and Vietnamese. KIC conducts high-caliber intervention research as well as population studies. KIC is funded to conduct multiple survey and evaluation projects throughout the state, including the evaluation of California's TUPE (Tobacco Use Prevention Education) program. Under supervision of the Survey Research Supervisor, the Staff Researcher will be primarily responsible for assisting with research study planning, design, and question development; interacting and coordinating with school site staff and officials; coordinating research study implementation and data collection; monitoring and improving response rates; collecting and analyzing qualitative data; assisting in preparation of reports and deliverables; and conducting literature reviews. Areas of assignment may include one or more of the following: 1) local and statewide student surveys (e.g., Mapping Youth Health Behavior Survey, MYHB), 2) Tobacco-Use Prevention Education (TUPE) program evaluation, 3) agency-specific evaluation projects, and/or other special projects. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Six years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor's degree in related area plus two years of related experience/training. Working knowledge and experience with data collection activities. Working knowledge of the design and implementation of data collection procedures and protocols, such as surveys and program evaluation. Strong analytical skills required at this level. Working knowledge and skills associated with report preparation. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Excel and relational database skills for monitoring shared reporting (e.g., AirTable, Tableau). Ability to learn new technologies quickly. Ability to work independently, as well as part of a research team, taking direction from study directors. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience and training in the facilitation of surveys. Knowledge of the field of research related to tobacco use and prevention. Experience in conducting literature reviews utilizing multiple sources of media. Knowledge of survey instrument development. Knowledge of program evaluation and/or school-based prevention programs. Experience using qualitative and/or statistical software applications. Experience working in a research setting using protocols involving human subjects including knowledge of UCSD HRPP policies and procedures. SPECIAL CONDITIONS Employment is subject to a criminal background check. Pay Transparency Act Annual Full Pay Range: $58,600 - $100,800 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%) Hourly Equivalent: $28.07 - $48.28 Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).