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    Research Assistant - La Jolla, United States - University of California System

    University of California System
    University of California System La Jolla, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Description

    Payroll Title:
    SRA 1


    Department:

    NEUROSCIENCES
    Hiring Pay Scale

    $ $30.72 / Hour


    Worksite:
    Campus


    Appointment Type:
    Career


    Appointment Percent:
    50%


    Union:
    RX Contract


    Total Openings:
    1


    Work Schedule:
    Days, 8 hrs/day, Monday - Friday

    #129724 Research Assistant


    Filing Deadline:
    Tue 5/21/2024

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    UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion.

    If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.


    UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment:
    Apply by 05/10/2024 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

    Special Selection Applicants:
    Apply by 05/21/2024 Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

    Current UC San Diego Health employees who apply by 05/14/2024 will have priority consideration for this position. Recruiters will refer qualified internal candidates after the first 7 days of the job posting.

    All qualified external applicants and additional internal applicants who apply after the priority date may have further consideration pending the results of the initial review.


    DESCRIPTION


    The research project is devoted to understanding the biological mechanisms underlying the more aggressive manifestation of Alzheimer's disease (AD) in women versus men including sex hormones and neuroinflammation.

    Furthermore, we will investigate the lifestyle characteristics that impact these mechanisms. This project will involve cognitive testing, questionnaires, biomarker measures, and wearable technologies to assess sleep and physical activity.


    The incumbent will serve as a research project associate coordinator among a multidisciplinary team of scientists although primary supervision will be under the project PIs.

    The position will entail participant recruitment, outreach to the community, participant education, screening, scheduling, conducting study visits including neurocognitive testing and scoring, and facilitating participants' medical procedures.

    The incumbent will create, maintain, and update study databases; manage procedures related to the UCSD Institutional Review Board; and support analyses for publication and presentation preparation.

    Study visits will be conducted at community centers in the San Diego region.


    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    • Theoretical knowledge of psychology, neuroscience, biology, cognitive science, statistics, computer science or related field preferred as typically attained by a bachelor's degree and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
    • Demonstrated knowledge of human subjects research policies and procedures. Knowledge of the human subject consent process, and federal government regulations pertaining to consenting of subjects. On-line training certificate (acquired on job). Knowledge of IRB, and sponsored research requirements.
    • Strong demonstrated experienced with computers (Personal computer and Macintosh). Skill with personal computers, word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail software, databases, etc. Specifically Linux OS and the Microsoft office suite (excel, access, PowerPoint, word, etc).
    • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to use tact and diplomacy with subjects (including patients with cognitive impairment), their families, faculty and institutional staff, as well as when representing the agency in the community.
    • Demonstrated ability to collaborate and communicate effectively and diplomatically at all organizational levels, both verbally and in writing. Ability to work professionally and effectively with a diverse population, including the business community, academicians, staff and students.
    • Ability to liaise with leaders and members of the public to identify and contact potential study participants.
    • Skill in working independently and following through on assignments with minimal supervision. Good judgment to know when to ask for assistance from supervisor in cases where regulations, policies and procedures are not clear.
    • Excellent record keeping, database management, detail oriented, logical, methodological approach to problem solving, strong process orientation, strong administrative and organizational skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize assignments, maintain workflow, and work productively in meeting critical deadlines and milestones.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    • Experience with community-based participatory research (CBPR) practices.
    • Expertise working with Black/African-American women and communities of color.
    • Experience with or understanding of health disparities research.
    • Ability to stay abreast of new research developments and conduct focused literature searches and summarize this information to assist in preparation of manuscripts and grant applications.

    SPECIAL CONDITIONS

    • Must have a valid CA driver's license and acceptable driving record.
    • Must have dependable transportation and be willing to drive to off-site locations as needed.
    Pay Transparency Act

    Annual Full Pay Range:
    $53,766 - $64,143 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)


    Hourly Equivalent:
    $ $30.72


    Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

    The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position.

    The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

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    If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.


    UC San Diego Health Sciences is comprised of our School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, and our Student Health and Well-Being Department.

    We have long been at the forefront of translational - or "bench-to-bedside" - research, transforming patient care through discovery and innovation leading to new drugs and technologies.

    Translational research is carried out every day in the hundreds of clinical trials of promising new therapies offered through UC San Diego Health, and in the drive of our researchers and clinician-scientists who are committed to having a significant impact on patient care.

    We invite you to join our team

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