The Diet, Stigma, and Health Lab is hiring a full-time research analyst to play a critical part in supporting high-impact community engaged research funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The analyst will be responsible for data harmonization, designing and maintaining data management systems, conducting advanced statistical analysis, and preparing funding reporting deliverables. These roles will be essential in contributing to manuscripts and helping community partners meet their missions. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver, effective at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and ensuring the highest standards of data integrity and protocol adherence. They will also have outstanding data analytic skills including experience in missing data protocols.
Salary & Compensation
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Qualifications
- Work Experience 1–2 years of experience in independent research analysis, data management, and required reporting, within an academic setting involving externally funded projects. (Required)
- Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., R and SPSS). (Required)
- Strong ability to interpret data and apply statistical methods to solve research problems. (Required)
- Meticulous approach to data entry, harmonization, system maintenance, and protocol documentation. (Required)
- Experience working effectively within a team of principal investigators, students, and administrative staff. (Required)
- Ability to work well independently, and creatively problem solve and troubleshoot problems as they arise. (Required)
- Proficiency in missing data analysis and amelioration. (Required)
- Proficiency in data mining and deep learning. (Preferred)
Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations
- Bachelor's Degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training (Required) And
- Master's Degree in Psychology, Statistics, Data Science, Public Health, Social Sciences, or a related field. (Preferred)
Special Conditions for Employment
- Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
- Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
Schedule
9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Union/Policy Covered
RP-Research and Public Service PR
Complete Position Description
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Campus Requisition #:
10916
UC Payroll Title:
RSCH DATA ANL 2 RP
Department:
PSYCHOLOGY
Appointment Type:
2 - Staff: Career
Anticipated Hiring Pay Scale:
The target hourly salary is $33.96.
USD $33.96/Hr. - USD $69.54/Hr.
Onsite | Remote | Hybrid Type:
Hybrid
Department Location:
502 Portola Plz Psychology
Full or Part Time:
Full Time
