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Data Analyst

Job Summary

The Data Analyst will be responsible for working with research staff both internationally and domestically, managing data collection and performing data analyses for one or more research projects. Responsibilities include developing data collection instruments, collecting and organizing quantitative data, training project staff to collect quantitative data, and data management in REDCap or a similar program. The analyst will work with biostatisticians to execute data analyses.

Current Major Projects

1. Rapid Research in Diagnostics Development for TB Network (R2D2 TB Network) – This NIH U01-funded project identifies early‑stage diagnostics and conducts field evaluations in TB endemic countries. Field sites include Uganda, Zambia, Vietnam, India, and the Philippines. Skills of interest include international field site management, data management, human factors research, Bayesian analytic methods, and health economic studies.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on work experience and internal equity. The salary range for this position is $87,900 – $126,900 (Annual Rate).

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Department Description

The UCSF Center for Tuberculosis (CTB) is a multidisciplinary hub of TB experts dedicated to accelerating progress toward global TB elimination and training the next generation of TB scientists. Since its launch in 2019, CTB has united more than 45 faculty investigators spanning immunology, data sciences, epidemiology, pharmacology, diagnostics, therapeutics, biostatistics, implementation, and policy. As the operational hub of the NIH P30-funded core center grant, the UC Tuberculosis Research Advancement Center, CTB offers a scientific home for the TB research enterprise at UCSF and beyond. Through cooperative scholarship, technical training, mentorship, clinical excellence, advocacy, and a collaborative spirit, CTB‑affiliated faculty, fellows, and staff advance health worldwide and improve the lives of TB‑affected communities through transformative research and practice.

The UCSF Department of Pediatrics, Infectious Diseases & Global Health Division is involved in innovative research activities, including outcomes research, translational immunology, basic research in molecular pathogenesis and host‑defense, and global health research in low‑resource countries. The research focuses on chlamydial infections, including molecular epidemiology and pathogenesis of chlamydial STDs worldwide, with collaborations to develop vaccines, nanotechnology tools, and point‑of‑care tests.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in epidemiology, public health, or related area and 3 years of directly relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Thorough knowledge of research functions.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and systems programming.
• Analytical and consulting skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of STATA or R, MS Excel, and REDCap; ability to ensure data accuracy, produce datasets for analysis, conduct analyses, and prepare data for publication or presentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in epidemiology, public health, or related area, or equivalent experience/training.
• Experience in international collaborations and field experience.
• Experience in global health research, including sub‑Saharan Africa or Asia.
• Proficiency in designing and analyzing choice experiments using Sawtooth and/or STATA or R.
• Project management skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology with a focus on tuberculosis.
• Research skills to evaluate alternate solutions and develop recommendations.

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 patient care. UCSF is the only campus in the 10‑campus UC system devoted exclusively to the health sciences.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community that values professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity, and excellence—its PRIDE values. UCSF is committed to equity in care and workforce, building a broadly diverse community, fostering a welcoming culture, and engaging diverse ideas for culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Join us for a rewarding career contributing to 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.