"Research Assistant (Part-Time Contract)"

Research Assistant (Part-Time Contract)

Req ID: 109387

Location: Irvine, California

Division: Wen Sch of Pop & Public Health

Department: Environ & Occ Health Dept

Position Type: CONTRACTOR

Salary Range Minimum: USD $31.47/Hr.

Salary Range Maximum: USD $55.12/Hr.

Who We Are

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

The newly established UC Irvine Wen School of Population & Public Health is dedicated to the achievement of health equity for all populations through teaching, research, service and public health practice locally and globally. Championing the principles of evidence-based public health science, the program aspires to understand and impact population level social, biological and environmental determinants of health and well-being. Drawing from the diverse expertise of its faculty, it aims to educate the future workforce of California and beyond through exceptional programs and experiential learning opportunities.

Your Role on the Team

Under the general supervision of the faculty Principal Investigator for several health equity initiatives, this person will assist with research-related responsibilities, including data analysis, to support the execution of these projects. The goal of these initiatives is to advocate for and reduce health inequities in affected communities.

This position is a 6-month assignment, part-time, with the possibility for an extension based on the needs to the study. The expected compensation within the published salary scales is $31.47-$35.00/per hour.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required:

• Acquiring knowledge of research function. Acquiring ability to perform research analysis duties.
• Acquiring statistical analysis, systems programming, and database design skills to perform research analysis duties.
• Ability to effectively manage time and see assigned parts of projects through to completion on deadline.
• Basic consultation and communication skills.
• Data analysis skills required (quantitative). Proficient in statistical software programs (e.g., SAS, STATA, R)
• Excellent interpersonal skills to relate easily and effectively with people within and outside the University, including both strong written and verbal communications.
• Strong ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Skill to use a personal computer and computer software programs at the level of sophistication required for general office work. Knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Familiarity with the Internet and how to conduct searches.
• Proficient writing skills to prepare/compose/review a variety of communications, primarily electronic.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• Master's Degree (or substantial experience) in a related health-related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience
• 5 years of data analysis experience

Preferred:

• A minimum of 1 year of experience
• Previous experience in social & behavioral research, environmental health, and/or health promotion program