Senior Research Associate

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Population and Public Health Sciences at the Keck School of Medicine of USC is in search of a Senior Research Associate. A bilingual (English and Spanish), dependable, flexible, and detail-oriented Senior Research Associate is needed to join a research team at the University of Southern California to support three externally funded projects: (1) a Tobacco-Related Disease Research Program (TRDRP) study; (2) an NIH NIMHD–funded mixed-methods implementation study to increase cervical cancer screening among Latina patients in federally qualified health centers; and (3) a Foundation for Women’s Health–funded project developing a mobile application to support OB-GYN bedside care. This position serves as a senior researcher with expertise in implementation science, community engagement, and health equity research. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational capabilities, superb problem solving skills, and a demonstrated ability to work independently while managing multiple complex research activities. USC 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, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at [phone], or by email at [email protected] . Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

Requirements

• Bilingual (English and Spanish)
• Native Spanish-language fluency is required for in-person participant recruitment, consent, interviews, and focus groups
• Prior experience with community-based participatory research and community engagement approaches to health equity, social determinants of health, and environmental or structural drivers of health is required
• A track record of qualitative data analysis, focus group facilitation, and collaboration with community steering committees or advisory boards
• A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), DrPH, ScD, or equivalent doctoral degree in public health, community health, health behavior, social/behavioral science, or a related field is required, or a combination of relevant education and experience
• A minimum of five years of relevant research experience is also required
• Minimum Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate
• Minimum Experience: 3 years
• Minimum Field of Expertise: Directly related education and experience in research specialization with advanced knowledge of equipment, procedures, analysis methods, principles, theories and concepts.

Nice To Haves

• Postdoctoral research experience
• A Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) credential

Responsibilities

• Independently planning, designing, and conducting highly technical and complex research activities across all three projects, in consultation with the Principal Investigator
• Identifying, compiling, and evaluating data sources and background literature relevant to tobacco-related disease, cervical cancer screening among Latina patients, and OB-GYN bedside support technology
• Analyzing and interpreting qualitative and/or quantitative research data using appropriate software and methods
• Conducting in-person participant recruitment, consent, interviews, and focus groups in Spanish and English, including at community and clinical partner sites such as federally qualified health centers and Los Angeles General Medical Center
• Developing solutions to complex research problems requiring ingenuity and innovation
• Contributing to research documentation for publication, including technical reports, papers, and conference presentations

Benefits

• USC is an equal opportunity employer.
• USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law.
• USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety.
• We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree