The Analyst will work as a member of VPRP's research team and will be involved in research and educational projects on firearm violence, violence of other types, and individual and social determinants of violence. Tasks will be assigned by Principal Investigators, Supervisors, and Senior Analysts and will include data acquisition and management; literature reviews; support for manuscripts, reports, and other written products; IRB protocol development; and other administrative functions related to projects.
Apply By Date: November 6th, 2024 at 11:59 pm - Interviews and recruiting process may occur at any time
For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license, certification and/or educational degree if required of the position.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, or related field
Experience performing and summarizing scientific literature reviews
Experience working on studies or projects related to firearm violence, other types of violence, and criminal justice
Experience with research data acquisition
Experience with Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) or related database management software
Ability to work collaboratively, making significant creative contributions, with a multi-disciplinary group of researchers and staff
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, and prepare well-organized text, tables, and figures, conveying complex information intelligibly for both professional and lay audiences.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience obtaining, managing, and/or analyzing large datasets for multidisciplinary research projects
General understanding of principles of epidemiological study design
Knowledge of public health surveillance databases
Knowledge and application of project management principles and concepts
Knowledge of and ability to adhere to University and departmental policies and procedures, and/or Sponsor requirements for maintaining confidentiality of all private information (clinical, criminal, and personal)
Possession of excellent organizational and interpersonal skills appropriate to project support responsibilities
Possession of skills in facilitating collaboration with a variety of stakeholders with different priorities for project outcomes
Ability to work collegially in a diverse environment; maintaining the highest degree of professionalism, confidentiality, and diplomacy at all times
Ability to work on several projects concurrently involving several sources of oversight
Ability to learn new statistical and epidemiologic methods and become proficient in new software packages to apply in epidemiologic studies
Ability to learn new qualitative methods and become proficient in new software packages to apply in qualitative studies
Key Responsibilities
40% - Data Collection and Analysis
40% - Research Study Support
20% - Research Compliance and Administrative Project Support
Department Overview
The UC Davis Violence Prevention Research Program (VPRP), a unit of the School of Medicine and an internationally recognized leader in research on firearm violence, and in coordination with the University of California Firearm Violence Research Center (UCFC), seeks a limited term, research data analyst to work as part of a multi-disciplinary research team on a variety of project related tasks focused on the causes, consequences, and prevention of firearm violence.
Department Specific Job Scope
VPRP was founded more than 30 years ago. Our continuing mission is to develop and disseminate the scientific evidence on which informed violence prevention policy and practice are based. VPRP is a collaborative program with multiple independent investigators. At any given time, VPRP is conducting and planning a large array of projects relating to violence and its prevention.
POSITION INFORMATION
Salary or Pay Range: $32.42-$57.71
Salary Frequency: Hourly
Salary Grade: Grade 21
UC Job Title: RSCH DATA ANL 2
Number of Positions: 1
Appointment Type: Staff: Contract
Percentage of Time: 100
Shift Hours: 40 hours a week, Mon-Fri
Location: Western Fairs Building (HSP082)
Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Hybrid/Remote/Onsite: This position is hybrid (mix of on-site and remote work)
This is not a H-1b Visa Opportunity
Benefits
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High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Mental Demands
Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Complex problem solving/reasoning - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Customer/Patient Contact - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Work Environment
Must pass a Department of Justice background check that includes fingerprinting from a CA DOJ-approved LiveScan provider within the first 30 days of employment.
Must be willing to work on projects in fields that are perceived as controversial
Must be willing to travel to UCD Campus and local state agencies (Sacramento area) as required by the research projects.
Special Requirements
This is a critical position, as defined by UC policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check(s), including but not limited to criminal record history background check(s)
This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements
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The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
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