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UCSF’s Division of General Internal Medicine (DGIM) and Center for Vulnerable Populations (CVP) at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFG) is seeking a detail-oriented and excellent communicator to support the growing Health Information Technology and the Safety-Net program as a Research Data Analyst. The position is based primarily in DGIM’s offices at ZSFG but may involve occasional travel to other UCSF campuses. The position will be remote until UCSF discontinues its work-from-home guidance (currently through June 30, 2021).
The lab is an innovative, collaborative, and mission-driven research group that studies improving the health of vulnerable populations. Its three core focus areas include:
Adapting health technology for diverse, low-income populations and the settings that serve them
Assessing and addressing patient safety gaps
Leveraging social media for research and behavioral change
We are looking for a detail-oriented, proactive, and flexible individual, with an interest in working collaboratively on a variety of projects and ability to work effectively independently and with others. This individual will ensure that the lab’s activities run smoothly by providing research and administrative support to the Principal Investigator (PI) and across programs.
Responsibilities include:
Coordinating study activities across projects. Studies the Research Data Analyst may support include:
A collaboration with a large national medical malpractice insurer to discover and disseminate new insights into risk mitigation strategies and patient safety by using novel health information technology SOLVE Health Tech: an innovative partnership with the private sector to ensure digital health technology works for low-income, diverse populations and in the settings that serve them.
Conducting research operations such as:
Submitting and maintaining institutional review board applications
Collecting data via surveys, focus groups, and interviews
Conducting literature reviews and systematic reviews
Cleaning, managing, and analyzing data in collaboration with the lab’s statistician
Coordinating research 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.
Planning events, including team retreats and annual scientific conferences such as the Promoting Research in Social Media (PRISM) Symposium.
Supporting the PI by managing the lab’s administrative operations. This includes:
Managing the PI’s calendar, including booking travel arrangements
Drafting and editing correspondence
Actively updating the PI’s biosketch, curriculum vitae, and publication list
Submitting expense reports
When possible, developing policies and procedures to ensure that the lab’s operations, including its file and project management systems, collaboration tools, and dissemination activities run smoothly and efficiently.
Contributing to the lab’s online presence, including developing content and monitoring its social media accounts and website.
Flexibility and willingness to adapt to the evolving needs of the program are essential for success in this position.
DIVISION OF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE / ZSFG / MEDICINE
The UCSF Division of General Internal Medicine (DGIM) at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center (ZSFG) delivers innovative, comprehensive and complex primary medical care to San Francisco’s vulnerable patients; carries out highly impactful translational research focused on generating new knowledge to improve the health of vulnerable populations; engages in meaningful policy work focused on reducing health disparities and ensuring access to care; and trains the next generation of physician leaders and researchers in the care of vulnerable and underserved populations.
The DGIM also works closely with the UCSF Center for Vulnerable Populations (CVP). The CVP seeks to develop effective strategies to prevent and treat chronic diseases in communities most at risk, carrying out innovative research dedicated to improving health and reducing disparities through discovery, innovation, policy, advocacy, and community partnerships.
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.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training such as Associate’s degree and 2-3 years of work experience
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
Acquiring consultation skills
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and project management software
Strong communication skills
Ability to effectively manage time and see assigned parts of projects through to completion on deadline
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks in alignment with lab’s priorities
Ability to work effectively, independently and with others
Strong attention-to-detail
Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality
Note: Physical/health screening required.
Preferred Qualifications
One year of work experience in a related field
Knowledge of public health and/or social science topics
Experience with UCSF systems such as iRIS, BearBuy, and MyExpense
Experience with qualitative and basic quantitative analysis
Experience working with vulnerable populations