"RSCH DATA ANL 1"

Under direct supervision, acquires foundational skills and knowledge of professional concepts in research data management and analysis. Works on small projects or defined segments of larger multicenter studies with limited scope and complexity.

Supports the design, cleaning, and analysis of clinical research data and assists in maintaining data systems for ongoing observational studies. Develops basic proficiency in R and SQL for data manipulation, learns data integrity and quality assurance principles, and contributes to reports and data visualizations under the guidance of the Principal Investigator.

The UCSF Department of Anesthesia & Perioperative Care seeks a motivated and detail-oriented Data Analyst to support ongoing multicenter research projects in transplant anesthesia. The analyst will work under the supervision of Dr. Dieter Adelmann, co-principal investigator of the UCSF Transplant Anesthesia Research Group (TARG) and the SATA multicenter Liver Transplant Outcomes in Anesthesia Database (liverdatabase.com).

This role is ideally suited for individuals with strong programming and data management skills who are interested in applying these skills to clinical research and patient outcomes. The position offers exposure to real-world medical data, collaborative research infrastructure, and the opportunity to develop applied skills in data management, clinical informatics, and multicenter coordination.

Involves gathering, analyzing, and interpreting a wide variety of research data. Designs and conducts research including selecting data samples, developing research instruments, analyzing collected information according to established statistical methods, and developing recommendations based on research findings. Prepares reports, charts, tables, and other visual aids to interpret and communicate data and results.

Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI), the incumbent will perform entry-level duties related to supporting and coordinating a multicenter observational study. They may receive additional training to prepare and advance to the next level within the series. The position involves direct participation in the design, data management, and coordination of multicenter studies focused on perioperative outcomes in liver and kidney transplantation.

• Support multicenter observational studies, including projects within the Society for the Advancement of Transplant Anesthesia (SATA) Liver Database and Multicenter Perioperative Outcomes Group (MPOG).
• Assist in maintaining and updating existing data collection tools (REDCap) and related documentation.
• Import, clean, and validate data from participating sites; identify and resolve data quality issues such as missingness, outliers, or inconsistencies.
• Write and execute SQL queries to extract and link data from clinical databases
• Assist participating institutions in using REDCAP and managing their own data for the SATA Database
• Prepare summary reports, tables, and visualizations in R (or Python) to support internal quality checks and research analyses.
• Support the PI in communication and data coordination across participating institutions to ensure compatibility and standardization.
• Participate in project meetings and assist in managing timelines and deliverables.
• Handle protected health information (PHI) responsibly and complete UCSF-mandated compliance and privacy training.
• Learn additional data management tools and frameworks as needed.

Limited Appointment will end one year from date of hire.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Certain terms and conditions of employment for this position, including the rate of pay, benefits, etc are currently subject to negotiation with the appropriate union.

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 $63,700 - $84,000 (Annual Rate).

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