Job Details

Job Title

Research Data Scientist

Division: Ophthalmology — Full Time

Location: San Francisco, CA (Mission Bay, SF) — On-Site

Overview

The research data analyst will join the Department of Ophthalmology and work closely with a collaborative team at the F.I. Proctor Foundation studying eye diseases in the U.S. and internationally.

Researchers at the F.I. Proctor Foundation conduct randomized controlled trials and large epidemiological studies on ocular diseases that can cause blindness. The epidemiological studies involve large-scale, population-based research of electronic health records databases with millions of observations, and the trials involve domestic and international collaboration. This position requires a team member with excellent technical programming skills along with communication and organizational skills.

The successful candidate will have experience conducting statistical analyses of large datasets. Experience with large electronic health records databases and tools for working on big data projects in remote, cloud computing environments is a plus. The employee should show a strong interest in clinical research and a desire to contribute to the state of knowledge on the prevention, treatment, and correlates of disease.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on factors including work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to research study design (including clinical trials).
• Study monitoring, database creation, data collection and retrieval, and data management.
• Conduct primary statistical analysis of a complex nature.
• Assist with grant writing and publications.
• Work in a self-directed manner and collaborate within a diverse team environment.

The salary range for this position is $69,000 - $100,200 (Annual Rate). The budgeted range for this role is $69,000 - $100,000 (Annual Rate).

Qualifications

• BA/BS with a major in a related field of quantitative science (e.g., data science, statistics, public health, epidemiology) and 1+ years of experience in project management or clinical research, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency with statistical software languages (R).
• Experience with SQL.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of various study designs and database creation/management.
• Ability to interact positively with people from diverse backgrounds; highly organized and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Independence, planning, and problem-solving abilities to complete assigned duties.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree in data science, epidemiology, biostatistics, statistics, public health or related field and 2-3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with large administrative or electronic health record datasets.
• Experience with Python.
• Familiarity with reproducible and transparent research methods and tools.
• Experience in writing, editing, and reviewing scientific manuscripts.
• Clinical research experience or demonstrated research/training translating to a clinical research setting.

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, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to health sciences. UCSF hosts leading experts in nearly every area of health and is home to Nobel laureates who have advanced cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging, and stem cell research.

Pride Values

UCSF seeks candidates who contribute to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence (PRIDE values). UCSF is committed to equity and building a diverse community, nurturing a welcoming culture, and engaging diverse ideas for education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu. Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 status under state or federal law.

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

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Mission Bay (SF)

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

M-F, 8am-5pm