Research Analyst

University of California San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

4d•$69,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Research Analyst will work (50%) on the HOPE HOME Policing Study. The Research Analyst (Bilingual- must able to speak and read in both Spanish and English is required) will work on the HOPE HOME Policing Study, a longitudinal cohort study funded by the NIA examining the prevalence and severity of police enforcement encounters throughout the life course and prospectively, and to examine the impact of police enforcement over the life course on current health outcomes among homeless experienced older adults aged 50 and over. This position is a 50% appointment with the expectation to be in the office (1) day a week or as needed. Candidates in SF Bay area highly encouraged to apply. The candidate will work on the HOPE HOME Policing Study. Incumbent will, under the direction of a Project Manager, engaged in activities including: Conduct structured and semi-structured interviews in person and over the telephone with participants in English and Spanish Conduct ethnographic observations in the field Code qualitative interview transcripts Analyze data to identify themes and patterns Manage and extract data through REDCAP and similar data capture instruments with support from Senior Analysts Contribute to data interpretation Ability to distill complex data into meaningful summaries, reports, and visuals Conduct weekly data cleaning activities Keep study databases updated Call participants and send reminder letters to maintain retention rates Conduct field tracking locating participants Management of study petty cash for participant payments The Research Analyst will be expected, after an initial period of training and observation, to work independently, with oversight by the Project Manager. The position will require a flexible and hybrid work schedule. This study office is located at an off-site location in Oakland, California. This position will be required to work on-site at least once a week but may be required to come on-site more to accommodate project needs. 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 $69,000 - $80,000 (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

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
Fluency in Spanish – reading, speaking and writing
Valid CA drivers’ license
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, to work effectively with study participants, study investigators, staff at site, community advisory board and other stakeholders.
Strong skills to interpret and communicate complex data in a clear and concise manner, both verbally and in writing.
Applicant must have experience working with populations living in poverty and those facing health disparities and/or aging populations
Applicant must be willing and comfortable to participate in data collection activities in places including homeless encampments and shelters, study field sites in West and East Oakland, participant homes, and coffee shops
Ability to drive (will reimburse for travel costs) to locations for tracking participants.
Proficiency to use personal computers and software such as Word, Excel and Access, and various Data Capture programs effectively.
Demonstrated ability to learn new software programs as required.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
A demonstrated ability to follow strict study and office procedures and protocols
Demonstrated ability to collect, record, and analyze data accurately, including excellent data entry and data cleaning skills
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, coordinate work tasks with others, and meet multiple deadlines.
Ability to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in a work environment.
A demonstrated record of excellent attendance and reliability.
Demonstrated ability to use sound judgement in responding to issues and concerns that arise during research activities or communications, maintain a professional demeanor, and escalating issues when the situation calls for it
Applicant must be willing and comfortable to participate in conducting field ethnographic visits

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree in Public Health or Policy or related field and / or equivalent experience / training
Experience conducting semi-structured interviews
Experience coding interviews using Dedoose or similar software
Experience using RedCap
Experience conducting structured interviews
Valid CA drivers’ license

Responsibilities

Conduct structured and semi-structured interviews in person and over the telephone with participants in English and Spanish
Conduct ethnographic observations in the field
Code qualitative interview transcripts
Analyze data to identify themes and patterns
Manage and extract data through REDCAP and similar data capture instruments with support from Senior Analysts
Contribute to data interpretation
Ability to distill complex data into meaningful summaries, reports, and visuals
Conduct weekly data cleaning activities
Keep study databases updated
Call participants and send reminder letters to maintain retention rates
Conduct field tracking locating participants
Management of study petty cash for participant payments