PROGRAM OFFICER FOR SOCIAL BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
University of California Office of the President | |
United States, California, Oakland | |
1111 Franklin Street (Show on map) | |
May 03, 2024 | |
For UCOP internal applicants, please login to the internal candidate gateway at: Jobs at UCOP POSITION LOCATION: This position is a remote eligible position in the State of California. We are recruiting for a total of two positions. UC OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT At the University of California (UC), your contributions make a difference. A world leader producing Nobel and Pulitzer prize recipients with over 150 years of groundbreaking research transforming the world. Choose a career where you can leverage your knowledge, skills and aspirations to inspire and support some of the greatest minds in the world, and those who will follow in their footsteps. Working at the University of California is being part of a unique institution, and a vibrant and diverse community. At the University of California, Office of the President, we propel our mission through impactful work locally, in government centers and systemwide. We are passionate people, serving the greater good. The University of California, one of the largest and most acclaimed institutions of higher learning in the world, is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research and public service. The University of California Office of the President is the headquarters to the 10 campuses, six academic medical centers and three national laboratories and enrolls premier students from California, the nation and the world. Learn more about the UC Office of the President DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW The Research Grants Program Office (RGPO) oversees a broad grantmaking portfolio of over $100 million a year to support research that is critical to California, the nation and the world. RGPO programs enhance UC's research capacity and excellence, which helps attract top faculty, graduate students, government funding and companies to our state. These grants also enable health researchers and community agencies to collaborate and solve the most pressing problems in the state. RGPO also provides grants for training undergraduates, graduate and postdoctoral researchers, whose work will benefit California communities. POSITION SUMMARY This position is part of the Research Grants Program Office (RGPO) within Research and Innovation (R&I) at the University of California, Office of the President (UCOP). The RGPO consists of several grant making programs that are administered by the University of California on behalf of the State of California. These programs are the California Breast Cancer Research Program, the Tobacco-Related Disease Research Program, the California HIV/AIDS Research Program, and the UC Research Initiatives such as the Multicampus Research Programs and Initiatives and the Lab Fees Research Program. The RGPO provides central coordination to support grant review and administration, financial and budgetary services, database management, and other core administrative needs to all of the grant programs. The Program Officer for Social Behavioral Sciences is responsible for oversight of a portfolio of grants in the social behavioral research field administered by the Tobacco-Related Disease Research Program (TRDRP). Primary duties include Request for Proposal (RFP) planning and development, peer reviewer and applicant relations, and grant application and award management. The Program Officer for Social Behavioral Sciences will disseminate research findings to a broad range of organizations and institutions concerned with nicotine and tobacco products, tobacco-related disease, and tobacco control. The incumbent will have advanced knowledge of social behavioral research methods, with particular expertise in community-partnered research and/or implementation science. Expertise around tobacco and nicotine cessation is a preferred qualification. They will also have knowledge of tobacco prevention and control, tobacco policies, health disparities research, and health equity. The incumbent will also work with the TRDRP Program Director and a team of Program Officers to develop best practices and work products needed to maintain TRDRP's excellence in grant-making. They will identify and assist in implementing state of the art approaches and methodologies to advance equity in research solicitation and review. As health equity is a cross-cutting theme in RGPO, the incumbent may also perform some of the above duties for the other programs in RGPO. Responsibilities
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SALARY AND BENEFITS Job Title Benefits: For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit: Benefits of Belonging ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HOW TO APPLY Please be prepared to attach a cover letter and resume with your application. APPLICATION REVIEW DATE The first review date for this job is April 5, 2024. The position will be open until filled. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Background Check Process: Successful completion of a background check is required for this critical position. Background check process at UCOP Smoke Free Work Environment: The University of California, Office of the President, is smoke & tobacco-free as of January 1, 2014. UC Smoke & Tobacco Free Policy As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements. EEO STATEMENT The University of California, Office of the President, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20. For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination. The University of California, Office of the President, strives to make this job board accessible to any and all users. If you have comments regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at: Accessibility or email the Human Resource Department at: epost@ucop.edu. *LI-SG1 |