"Research Assistant"

The Research Assistant will provide research and administrative support to the principal investigator(s) (PI) of the assigned project(s). The incumbent will assist the PI in meeting the objectives of a HRSA-funded curricular development grant within the Division of General Internal Medicine, including data collection through review and analysis of qualitative and quantitative educational data, creating educational materials and presentations, assistance with writing study reports and IRB applications, and assistance in preparing scholarly articles and presentations. The incumbent will help manage applications for new funding opportunities. The incumbent will also provide administrative support to the PI, including scheduling, processing reimbursements and assisting with submitting manuscripts for publication.

More specifically, the incumbent will conduct research operations such as:

• Collaborating on design, documentation, and implementation of curricular innovations and program evaluation
• Collecting data via surveys, focus groups, and interviews
• Conducting literature reviews and systematic reviews
• Developing and maintain research gathering, retrieval and reporting systems.
• Cleaning, managing, and analyzing data
• Conducting statistical studies in support of research proposals and protocols.
• Coordinating research/program team meetings, taking notes, managing project timelines, and ensuring follow-up of deliverables
• Preparing and submitting scientific manuscripts
• Developing scientific presentations in partnership with the PI
• Applying principles in stakeholder engagement for large-funded projects and grant applications
• Managing project budgets for participant compensation, reimbursement, and other study supplies

And the incumbent will also support the PI by managing administrative operations. This includes:

• Assist with scheduling meetings with the PI, study team, collaborators, and research participants
• Drafting and editing correspondence
• Attending study-related meetings keep minutes, and perform other duties as assigned
• When possible, developing policies and procedures to ensure that the team's operations, including its file and project management systems, collaboration tools, and dissemination activities run smoothly and efficiently.
• When applicable, assisting in supervising and coaching early career employees to support research activities and study coordination

Flexibility and willingness to adapt to the evolving needs of the program are essential for success in this position.

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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