Research Associate
Job Summary This is a contract role that ends one year from date of hire.
Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of analytical practices, policies and procedures; researches, analyzes and develops solutions to a wide range of issues. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Primarily deals with policies, programs and proposals which are complex in nature and diverse in scope. Develops new programs, policies or procedures for possible implementation.
The Research Associate will lead research, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement across multiple research studies housed within the Sexual and Gender Minority Health Equity Laboratory.
Our team conducts clinical trials to improve the health of LGBTQIA+ people, we implement training programs for junior faculty interested in enhancing their skills in conducting LGBTQIA+ research, and we collect other data to better understand the health of LGBTQIA+ communities.
We are also a research site for The PRIDE Study, a longitudinal cohort study of LGBTQIA+ people, and conduct secondary analyses of LGBTQIA+ health data from the All of Us Research Program and other data sources. Key research areas of interest include posttraumatic stress disorder, substance use, minority stress, and epigenetics.
The incumbent will lead program planning activities, management of projects, and stakeholder relationships. The incumbent will develop budgets, track spending, and collaborate with pre-award and post-award personnel to manage studies.
The incumbent will also manage stakeholder engagement, including planning and facilitating meetings for our stakeholder advisory board, therapist stakeholder board, and patient leadership team.
They will serve as our liaison with clinical and community partners and represent the research team at regional and national meetings.
The Research Associate will also plan and convene team meetings, lead collaborative decision-making, track progress on milestones and deliverables, and attend monitoring meetings with funders. The person in this position will develop research protocols and implementation manuals, as well as oversee our IRB applications and ensure we are complying with all research protocols.
The incumbent will also design qualitative studies involving qualitative interviews and focus groups, and lead subsequent data analysis.
The incumbent will identify measures for inclusion in studies, program measures on Qualtrics and REDCap, manage programming consultants, conduct quality assurance and data cleaning, manage and merge dataset, and run descriptive and inferential statistics to answer key research questions.
The incumbent will prepare analysis plans and execute them in collaboration with our biostatistician. The incumbent will develop and finalize data visuals to represent key findings, including tables, charts, and infographics. The person in this position will also develop research questions to explore and develop concept sheets for potential publications. The Research Associate will author research reports, policy briefs, and publications. The incumbent will also contribute to grant proposals and progress reports.
The Research Associate position requires organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail. In addition, the successful candidate must possess an amiable, open-minded and nonjudgmental manner, and consistently demonstrate interpersonal tact, discretion, and sensitivity when interacting with study participants. These different job aspects are unique processes requiring specific experience and skill sets, and the Research Associate must blend and balance all areas to ensure the successful completion of research objectives. The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. The salary range for this position is $72,000 - $116,700 (Annual Rate). To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html Department Description Community Health Systems The Department of Community Health Systems promotes and sustains health in the community and workplace, with particular emphasis on culturally diverse and high-risk populations. We're committed to improving health and health care for those served by community-based health care systems through educating culturally competent nurses, conducting research, and providing services in the community which address the health issues of those underserved by the traditional institution-based health care system. https://nursing.ucsf.edu/academics/departments/community-health-systems Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience
- Proficient in communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Proficient in ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality.
- Demonstrates ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns.
- Demonstrates ability to analyze, research and synthesize large amounts of data with strong attention to detail.
- Basic program and project management skills.
- Working knowledge of applicable policy analysis techniques.
- Excellent organizational skills; good attention to details, with a strict adherence to protocols and safety guidelines
- Ability to be amiable, open-minded and nonjudgmental when working with patients, co-workers & physicians
- Ability to demonstrate interpersonal tact, discretion, and sensitivity when interacting with study participants
- Excellent, effective verbal and written communication skills to coordinate with participants, team members, other departments and outside institutions.
- Ability to work well independently, complete projects in a timely manner, and prioritize multiple projects to ensure the completion of essential tasks by deadlines.
- Understanding of LGBTQIA+ patient populations.
- Knowledge/experience interfacing with LGBTQIA+ participants and communities. Documented skill and abilities with LGBTQIA+ health research.
- Ability to understand institutional review boards and demonstrated experience working within study procedures.
- Ability to work in statistical software (Stata and/or R preferred), executing analyses, data merges, and creating data visualization products.
- Skills to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing.
- Knowledge/experience in drafting scientific manuscripts.
- Knowledge/experience in drafting progress reports and data-based reports.
- Knowledge/experience with qualitative research methods, including interviewing and analysis.
- Ability to program instruments in Qualtrics and REDCap (data capture systems).
Preferred Qualifications
- Fluency in Spanish (spoken and written form)
- Knowledge of UCSF and departmental policies for dealing with reimbursement, guidelines for research, confidentiality, following the UCSF mission statement and purpose for research, and a clear understanding of policies and procedures on patient safety and confidentiality (electronic and hard copy medical records, patient charts, communication, etc.).
- Fluency in the usage of UCSF's online iRIS IRB system for submission, renewal, and modification of protocols through this system.
- Experience working on clinical trials and conducting clinical research.
- Experience working on studies focused on PTSD or in trauma-informed environments.
About UCSF The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells. Pride Values UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California San Francisco 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, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Job Code and Payroll Title 007398 PROJECT POLICY ANL 3 Job Category Administrative Support, Professional and Managerial, Supervisory / Management Bargaining Unit 99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit) Location Parnassus Heights (SF) Additional Shift Details M-F 8am-5pm |
University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health
Oct 08, 2024