Research Analyst

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.

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 - $100,200 (Annual Rate).

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Department Description

The Division of Health and Society is part of the Department of Medicine at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital. The Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative (BHHI) is a research and policy initiative within the Division of Health and Society. The BHHI is a high-visibility academic program with a focus on developing and disseminating evidence-based solutions to prevent and end homelessness. The BHHI aims to make an impact on homelessness by advancing and transforming policy and practice through 1) conducting rigorous assessments of the available research on interventions and policies to prevent and end homelessness; 2) conducting research on high impact policy and programmatic questions; 3) developing a long-term research program by leveraging resources of BHHI to obtain sustainable funding from outside funders including NIH; 4) disseminating findings to key decision-makers in the public and private sectors, practitioners, and the general public through a strategic dissemination strategy; 5) providing policy translation at local, state, and federal levels; 6) developing and maintaining relationships with a broad array of stakeholders; and 7) training the next generation of policy oriented researchers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• Fluency in Spanish – speaking and reading
• 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 either 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

License/Certification

• Valid CA drivers' license

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.

Pride Values

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. Additional information about UCSF is available at

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.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

006256 RSCH DATA ANL 2

Job Category

Professional (Non-Clinical), Research and Scientific

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

50%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG)

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Will work with Supervisor to set work days