The Project Analyst 1 will work under the general and direct supervision of the PI and co-investigators on various research projects involving digital health. This full-time role involves study subject recruitment, data collection, data organizing, and report writing. Key responsibilities may include day-to-day project coordination and management, ensuring compliance with institutional and federal policies, organizing, and participating in research meetings and activities, and communication with stakeholders. The Project Analyst 1 will contribute to the statistical team in coordinating data collection and quality and generate summaries, create tables and figures, and contribute to manuscript development with potential co-authorship on research publications. The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. Position Summary
The Project Analyst 1 will work under the general and direct supervision of the PI and co-investigators on various research projects involving digital health. This full-time role involves study subject recruitment, data collection, data organizing, and report writing. Key responsibilities may include day-to-day project coordination and management, ensuring compliance with institutional and federal policies, organizing, and participating in research meetings and activities, and communication with stakeholders. The Project Analyst 1 will contribute to the statistical team in coordinating data collection and quality and generate summaries, create tables and figures, and contribute to manuscript development with potential co-authorship on research publications. The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Salary & Compensation
*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits. Qualifications
Familiarity in developing and maintaining a full range of project documentation, including project plans, functional requirements, communication plans and project status reports. (Preferred)
Prior experience in a research or academic setting (Preferred)
Proficiency in MS Office (particularly MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint); familiarity with data or statistical software is a plus. (Required)
Strong oral communication, writing, and problem-solving skills, and demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities and projects simultaneously in a fast-paced work environment. (Required)
Demonstrated capacity to build working relationships and effective collaborations with diverse professional, institutional, and community leadership/partner organizations and policy makers. (Required)
Demonstrated ability to support project coordination and strong organizational skills. (Required)
Ability to perform and prioritize multiple simultaneous tasks efficiently and manage conflicting and changing priorities and deadlines under minimal supervision. (Required)
Capable in anticipating information needed by others as situations and projects develop. (Required)
Willingness to occasionally adjust alternative hours when needed such as evenings and/or weekends to accommodate events, meetings, or pressing deadlines. (Required)
Familiarity with research methodologies, subject recruitment, data analyses, statistical and other software. (Preferred)
Demonstrated ability to track the progress and follow up on multiple projects, ensuring timely completion. (Required)
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment. (Required)
Open-minded, flexible, and willing to learn new ideas, concepts, techniques and skills. (Required)
Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations
Bachelor's Degree In the field of public health, biostatistics, computer science, epidemiology, environmental health, public policy, social, education, management, behavioral sciences or other related fields. (Required) Or
Master's Degree In related areas and/or equivalent education and/or professional. (Preferred)
Special Conditions for Employment
Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
COVID and Flu Vaccinations: The position is subject to providing evidence of inoculation.
CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".
Why work at UCLA? Benefits:UCLA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including an average of three weeks' vacation per year; an average of 12 days per year sick leave; 13 paid holidays per year; health, dental and optical benefits; life insurance; disability insurance; the University of California Retirement Plan with 5 year vesting and various voluntary UC Savings Plans. There are also special programs and privileges available, such as accessibility to cultural and recreational programs, athletic events, and the University Credit Union. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.