Research Assistant

IHPS (Health Policy Studies)

Full Time

69606BR

Job Summary

The Research Assistant  will be based at the Institute for Health Policy Studies (IHPS) at UCSF, an interdisciplinary collection of concerned researchers who share a mission — to improve health and transform healthcare by working across competing interests, collecting evidence, informing policy, and improving practice. The work will be in collaboration with health workforce researchers at Healthforce Center, which prepares health care organizations for success by combining a deep understanding of the issues facing the health care workforce with the leadership skills needed to drive progress. Understanding the dynamics between workforce trends and the leadership skills required to address them is vital to successfully improving the health care landscape.

The Research Analyst will provide research support to the principal investigator (PI). The incumbent will be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with research and development stakeholders, managing research activities and events, providing academic and technical support to the leadership and partner faculty; and generally supporting all programmatic initiatives and activities. The incumbent will collaboratively with the Principal Investigator, Co-Investigators and an interdisciplinary team in the drafting and submission of publications and other creative activities, as appropriate.  In addition, the incumbent will  prepare, edit and modify documents including research reports, manuscripts, presentations and proposals.

Department Description

The position will be based at the Institute for Health Policy Studies (IHPS) at UCSF, an interdisciplinary collection of concerned researchers who share a mission — to improve health and transform healthcare by working across competing interests, collecting evidence, informing policy, and improving practice. The work will be in collaboration with health workforce researchers at Healthforce Center, which prepares health care organizations for success by combining a deep understanding of the issues facing the health care workforce with the leadership skills needed to drive progress. Understanding the dynamics between workforce trends and the leadership skills required to address them is vital to successfully improving the health care landscape.

The Analyst will provide research support to the principal investigator (PI). The incumbent will be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with research and development stakeholders, managing research activities and events, providing academic and technical support to the leadership and partner faculty; and generally supporting all programmatic initiatives and activities. The incumbent will collaboratively with the Principal Investigator, Co-Investigators and an interdisciplinary team in the drafting and submission of publications and other creative activities, as appropriate.  In addition, the incumbent will  prepare, edit and modify documents including research reports, manuscripts, presentations and proposals.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Minimum 1 year of related experience
• Proficient in in time management
• Proficient in ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.
• Demonstrates ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns.
• Proficient in ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Proficient in communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of applicable policy analysis techniques.
• Understanding of the health care system in the US and/or health workforce issues
• Demonstrates ability to analyze, research and synthesize large amounts of data with strong attention to detail
• Experience with Qualtrics or other survey package
• Familiarity with SAS, Stata, or R
• Experience in qualitative research methods, including developing interview guides, conducting interviews, and completing thematic analysis
• Familiarity with HIPAA and IRB requirements for research involving human subjects
• Experience preparing tables, figures, and text that summarize research findings for inclusion in journal articles or reports
• Experience conducting literature reviews

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 diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Code and Payroll Title

007397 PROJECT POLICY ANL 2

Job Category

Professional and Managerial, Research and Scientific

Bargaining Unit

99 – Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Location

Minnesota Street (SF)

Additional Shift Details

M-F 8-5