Description

Research Data Analyst

MED-CORE-CARD

Full Time

76094BR

Job Summary

The employee will be an integral part of the Tison lab ), a highly active and productive computational research lab composed of members of varied expertise including in machine learning and artificial intelligence in medicine. The primary responsibilities of the Research Data Analyst in the Tison lab include interpreting and communicating research results through written prose and visual formats (i.e. Figures and tables), obtaining and analyzing data using statistical methods and executing requisite components throughout the clinical research project lifecycle. They will work closely with all lab members to carry out research projects and communicate results. Key required skills include a demonstrated interest and ability in scientific writing to communicate research methods, context within existing literature and research results in well-written prose as well as visual formats. Works on research data reporting assignments that are of moderate diversity in scope. Exercises judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

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Department Description

The Tison lab ) is led by Dr. Geoff Tison, MD MPH, who is a part of the Division of Cardiology at UCSF and the Bakar Computational Health Sciences Institute. As such the Research Data Analyst will be part of a large and vibrant computational community and research infrastructure.

The San Francisco campus of the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is one of nine University of California campuses. UCSF consists of the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, and Nursing, each ranked first in NIH funding in their respective disciplines. The UCSF Cardiology Division is an academic and vibrant research-oriented group within the UCSF Department of Medicine. The Division consists of over 60 full-time faculty (including clinicians, clinician-scientists, and PhDs), a full clinical research staff including 24 research associates & nurses, and support staff for clinical research (in addition to extensive basic and translational programs). Along with the UCSF Cardiovascular Research Institute and the Gladstone Institute, the cardiovascular research community is unparalleled in depth and breadth.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and one or more years of relevant experience and / or equivalent experience / training
• Working knowledge of clinical research principles and research design
• Working skills in statistical analysis, systems programming, database design using statistical software such as SPSS, STATA, SAS, R or Python
• Skills to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrated interest and ability in scientific writing to communicate research methods, context within existing literature and results in well-written prose
• Proficiency in creating publication-quality tables and figures to communicate research results visually using software such as excel, PowerPoint, keynote, Tableau, adobe illustrator, adobe photoshop etc.
• Experience in carrying out the necessary elements throughout the clinical research life cycle including institutional review board application, clinical data extraction, data input (ie RedCap), data cleaning and processing, relevant statistical analysis and results summarization

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in relevant field (i.e. Masters of Public Health, Communications, Writing, Statistics, Data Science)
• Experience with clinical research data and methods, including in the cardiovascular and medical domains

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

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.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

006256 RSCH DATA ANL 2

Job Category

Research and Scientific

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

Mission Bay (SF)

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm