Job Details

Job Summary

Research Analyst Part Time (50%) for the HOPE HOME Policing Study. Bilingual (Spanish & English speaking and reading) is required. Flexible schedule with a 3?day on?site requirement, at least one on?site visit per week.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structured and semi?structured interviews in person and over the telephone with participants in English and Spanish


• Conduct ethnographic observations in the field


• Code qualitative interview transcripts


• Analyze data to identify themes and patterns


• Manage and extract data through REDCap and similar data capture instruments with support from Senior Analysts


• Contribute to data interpretation


• Distill complex data into meaningful summaries, reports, and visuals


• Conduct weekly data cleaning activities


• Keep study databases updated


• Call participants and send reminder letters to maintain retention rates


• Conduct field tracking locating participants


• Manage study petty cash for participant payments

The Research Analyst will, after initial training and observation, work independently with oversight from the Project Manager. The position requires a flexible and hybrid work schedule; the office is located off?site in Oakland, California.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training


• Fluency in Spanish reading, speaking and writing


• Valid California drivers license


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal


• Strong skills to interpret and communicate complex data in a clear and concise manner, both verbally and in writing


• Experience working with populations living in poverty and/or aging populations


• Willingness to participate in data collection activities in places including homeless encampments and shelters, study field sites in West and East Oakland, participant homes, and coffee shops


• Ability to drive (travel costs reimbursed) to locations for tracking participants


• Proficiency with personal computers and software such as Word, Excel and Access, and various Data Capture programs


• Demonstrated ability to learn new software programs as required


• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail


• Demonstrated ability to follow strict study and office procedures and protocols


• Excellent data entry and data cleaning skills; ability to collect, record, and analyze data accurately


• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, coordinate work tasks with others, and meet multiple deadlines


• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in a work environment


• Demonstrated record of excellent attendance and reliability


• Ability to use sound judgement in responding to issues and concerns that arise during research activities, maintain a professional demeanor, and escalating issues when necessary


• Willingness to conduct field ethnographic visits

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Public Health, Policy, or related field and/or equivalent experience/training


• Experience conducting semi?structured interviews


• Experience coding interviews using Dedoose or similar software


• Experience using RedCap


• Experience conducting structured interviews

License / Certification

• Valid California drivers license

Department Description

The Division of Health and Society is part of the Department of Medicine at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital. The Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative (BHHI) is a research and policy initiative within the Division of Health and Society. The BHHI focuses on developing and disseminating evidence?based solutions to prevent and end homelessness, conducting rigorous assessments of interventions and policies, and translating findings to decision?makers at local, state, and federal levels.

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.

Pride Values

UCSF is committed to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity, and excellenceour PRIDE values. The university also prioritizes equity in care delivery and workforce, fostering a welcoming and supportive culture.

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.

Additional Information

Salary range: $69,000??$80,000 (Annual Rate). Final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UCSF policy.

Location: San Francisco, CA (Zuckerberg San Francisco General ZSFG).

Work Style: Flexible. Shift: Days, 8 hours. Position is flexible with a (3) day on?site requirement.