Research Data Analyst

University of California San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled Qualitative Data Analyst to join our research team for an NIH-funded project on a couples-based intervention for perinatal depression. This position requires 3-4 years of experience conducting rigorous qualitative analysis and translating findings into high-quality scientific manuscripts. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated expertise in qualitative methodologies and a track record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals. The role includes leading the analysis of qualitative implementation data and documenting the intervention development process for dissemination. 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

Requirements

Master’s degree in public health, social and health behavior, social sciences, health sciences, health services research, or related field
3-4 years of post-degree experience conducting qualitative research in health-related settings, preferably including underserved or low-resource populations
Minimum of 2-3 first-author or co-author publications in peer-reviewed journals
Demonstrated expertise in multiple qualitative methodologies, including thematic analysis, framework analysis, content analysis, and grounded theory
Familiarity with intervention development frameworks and reporting guidelines (e.g., TIDieR, or MRC guidance for complex interventions)
Methodologies including thematic analysis, content analysis, grounded theory, or phenomenology
Familiarity with reporting guidelines such as COREQ (Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research) and SRQR (Standards for Reporting Qualitative Research)
Proven ability to write clear, compelling introduction, methods, and results sections for scientific audiences
Experience writing intervention development or methods papers that synthesize formative research and describe intervention components
Portfolio demonstrating published qualitative research in peer-reviewed journals (please provide 2-3 writing samples with application)
Experience with reference management software (EndNote, Zotero, Mendeley)
Strong oral communication skills for presenting at conferences and team meetings
The successful candidate will demonstrate intellectual curiosity, attention to detail, collaborative spirit, and commitment to producing methodologically sound research that advances public health knowledge and practice.

Nice To Haves

Responsibilities

Perform thematic analysis using established frameworks (e.g., thematic analysis, grounded theory, framework analysis) to identify patterns, themes, and key findings
Develop manuscripts for 2-3 peer-reviewed publications, including drafting introduction, methods, and results sections
Develop dissemination presentations for scientific conferences
Develop unidentified qualitative data to be uploaded qualitative data repository per NIH data guidelines
Synthesize existing formative research data and collaborate with intervention developers and the Principal Investigator to accurately document the development process
Prepare supplementary materials, including detailed codebooks, analytical memos, intervention description tables (e.g., TIDieR checklist), and logic models