RESEARCH SCIENTIST JC-531734

California Department of Public Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) seeks a Research Scientist to conduct HIV/AIDS-related research, analyze ADAP data, and help develop and evaluate program outcomes. You will work under the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) Fiscal Forecasting section, performing data analyses, documenting research findings, and presenting results to health experts and communities.

Responsibilities include designing studies, monitoring results, and contributing to fiscal analyses, with a path

Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred for Range B appointment.
• Experience conducting HIV/AIDS-related research helpful.
• Ability to analyze complex data and present findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Conduct HIV/AIDS-related research studies of moderate complexity.
• Analyze ADAP data and contribute to fiscal forecasting.
• Develop and implement research studies and document results.
• Present findings to public health experts and community stakeholders.
• Publish results in scientific outlets.

Skills

Data analysis

Research design

Public health

Statistical methods

Scientific communication

Education

Master's Degree

Tools

R

SAS

Stata

Job description

Department Information

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California's diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.

Department Information

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California's diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do. The Office of AIDS (OA) is an office within the California Department of Public Health, Center for Infectious Diseases, Division of HIV, HCV, and STIs. OA works collaboratively with state and federal agencies, local health jurisdictions, universities, and community-based organizations to ensure that efforts to combat the HIV/AIDS epidemic are targeted and effective.

The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.

• The CDPH is currently an E-Verify employer.

Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov

Job Description And Duties

Incumbents appointed to Range B who possess a Master's Degree shall receive an educational pay differential equivalent to 2% of their monthly base pay.

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by conducting HIV/AIDS-related research studies of moderate complexity, including analyzing ADAP data, developing and implementing research studies, analyzing study results, documenting research findings, presenting scientific research or investigations to public health experts and the community, and publishing the results. Under general supervision, provides input into the data collection system and conducts analyses and research activities to assist the ADAP Section in developing, monitoring and evaluating its program, including fiscal analyses and fiscal forecasting.

The incumbent works under the general direction of the Research Scientist Supervisor (RSS) I in the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) Fiscal Forecasting (AFF) Section.

Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CDPHRecruitment

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Final Filing Date: 9/24/2026

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-531734

Position #(s): 580-407-5582-909

Working Title: Research Scientist

Classification: RESEARCH SCIENTIST

$6,942.00 - $8,922.00 A

$7,625.00 - $9,799.00 B

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time