Research Assistant

UCSF Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Research Assistant at UCSF Health provides research and administrative support to the principal investigators on HRSA-funded curricular projects. You will collect and analyze qualitative and quantitative data, create educational materials, and assist with writing study reports and IRB applications.

You will also help prepare scholarly articles, manage funding applications, and support scheduling and reimbursements, contributing to the project within the Division of General Internal Medicine.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 1+ year of relevant research or administrative experience.
• Strong academic writing and editing skills.
• Familiarity with design software such as Photoshop/Illustrator and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Support principal investigator(s) with research and administrative tasks.
• Collect and analyze qualitative and quantitative educational data.
• Create educational materials and presentations for dissemination.
• Assist with writing study reports and IRB applications.
• Support manuscript preparation and submissions.

Skills

Academic writing

Statistical software (R/SPSS/Stata)

Microsoft Office

Adobe/Design tools

Qualtrics/REDCap data tools

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health or related field

1+ years related experience

Tools

Stata

SPSS

R

Qualtrics

REDCap

Job description

Job Description

The Research Assistant will provide research and administrative support to the principal investigator(s) of the assigned project(s). The incumbent will assist the PI in meeting the objectives of a HRSA-funded curricular development grant within the Division of General Internal Medicine, including data collection through review and analysis of qualitative and quantitative educational data, creating educational materials and presentations, assistance with writing study reports and IRB applications, and assistance in preparing scholarly articles and presentations. The incumbent will help manage applications for new funding opportunities. The incumbent will also provide administrative support to the PI, including scheduling, processing reimbursements and assisting with submitting manuscripts for publication.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public health, psychology, sociology, epidemiology or related area; and/or equivalent experience / training.
• 1+ years related experience.
• Advanced academic writing and editing skills.
• Knowledge of design software (i.e. Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator; Power Point; etc.).
• Knowledge of statistical analysis software (i.e. Stata; SPSS; R; etc.).
• Ability to work with electronic data collection tools (i.e. REDcap; Qualtrics; Dedoose).
• Well-developed organizational and documentation skills; ability to attend to details.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills; excellent organizational skills; and excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively in a diverse team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work effectively in team-based environment; ability to prioritize tasks and meet multiple deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• College coursework in public health, psychology, or related field.
• Master’s degree in public health, psychology, or related field.
• CITI Program – Human Subjects Research.

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.

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. Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Salary Information

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. To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html