Staff Research Associate III

Psych-Core-Rsch

Full Time

69883BR

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Director/Principal Investigator at the Center for Population Brain Health (CPBH), the Staff Research Associate will work on several NIH funded research projects focused on dementia risk and prevention. Key priorities will be to support all aspects of the research protocol and daily study operations for several epidemiological research projects; perform brain health epidemiological research including oversight of study progress to ensure adherence to timelines; produce detailed reports of study progress; analytic proposal development; data analysis, synthesis, and interpretation; summarizing and disseminating research findings in the context of the literature through manuscript preparation, presentations, an active website, and social media updates; coordinate research meetings; as well as provide research support as needed. The candidate must have strong management skills and the ability to adapt and address new challenges, will ensure that all research commitments are met, and that CPBH maintains a reputation for excellence in all activities.

Department Description

The UCSF Department of Psychiatry is among the nation’s foremost resources in the field of child, adolescent and adult mental health. Psychiatry faculty members are recognized for their leadership roles in state-of-the-art, comprehensive and compassionate patient care, pioneering research, excellence in training the next generation of leaders, advancing public policy to advance mental health, and commitment to diversity.

The Center for Population Brain Health (CPBH) is a collaboration of multidisciplinary investigators at the University of California, San Francisco and the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Our mission is to improve brain health over the life course to facilitate healthy aging. We conduct population-based research focused on the epidemiology of cognitive aging and dementia.

Required Qualifications

•    B.A /B.S. or equivalent combination of training/experience
•    At least two years of relevant work experience
•    Demonstrated experience in a research support capacity
•    Professional skills including time management, superior organization, ability to meet multiple deadlines, attention to detail, be resourceful and work independently with minimal supervision
•    Highly proficient working with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
•    Basic knowledge of SAS, STATA, R or other analytic software
•    Strong oral/written communication, interpersonal and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

•    Master’s in neuroscience or epidemiology or other related field
•    Advanced knowledge of SAS, Stata, R, or other analytic software
•    Prior background in scientific writing
•    Experience with research in aging and dementia and working in an academic research setting
•    Prior experience with social media and/or website maintenance

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

009611 SRA 3

Job Category

Research and Scientific

Bargaining Unit

University Professional Technical Employees – Research Support Professionals Unit (UPTE-RX)

Additional Shift Details

Monday-Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm