Social Science Project Analyst
IHPS (Health Policy Studies)
Full Time
80507BR
Job Summary
We're seeking a Social Science Project Analyst who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with an in-depth understanding of the professional field. The incumbent will conduct research focused on summarizing current knowledge and expanding the understanding of how work affects health and wellbeing, particularly in emergent and alternative work arrangements as part of the California Labor Lab (CALL). CALL is a joint project of the Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies (PRL-IHPS) and the UC Berkeley Interdisciplinary Center for Health Workplaces (ICHW), along with the Center for Occupational and Environmental Health, the Labor and Occupational Health Program, and the Labor Center at UC Berkeley. The goal is to document health impacts of traditional and emergent working conditions through research and prevent or mitigate those conditions through outreach activities.
Research will include in-depth literature reviews, writing summaries of literature reviews and research findings, preparing manuscripts for publication, and managing the manuscript submission process. Other tasks include organizing, facilitating, and documenting convenings; participating in team meetings and performing other tasks as assigned. Work will be conducted at the UCSF Mission Bay campus and the UC Berkeley School of Public Health. Some work may also be done remotely.
Please note: This is an 18-month contract that offers medical, dental, vision +401K & pension.
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.
The salary range for this position is $55,700 - $90,000 (Annual Rate).
To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: UCSF Benefits .
Department Description
The Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies (PRL-IHPS) is an organized research unit within the School of Medicine (SOM). The primary purposes of the Institute are to advance knowledge of health services and health policies through basic and applied research; to contribute to the solution of health and social problems through the application of research findings to health policy issues at the national, state, and local levels.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in public health or social science field and/or equivalent experience/training
- Minimum 1 year of experience conducting research
- Thorough knowledge of qualitative research methods
- Solid communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and research subjects, both verbally and in writing
- Skills to analyze information and synthesize large amounts of data with strong attention to detail
- Solid task management and multi-tasking skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
- Knowledge of and experience with bibliographic software
- Subject matter expertise in occupational health or workplace policies
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree (master's or doctorate) in public health or social science field
- General familiarity with Qualtrics
- Experience conducting literature reviews and summarizing findings
- Experience writing/preparing manuscripts and managing the submission process
- Knowledge of research database construction and management
- Knowledge of quantitative research methods
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. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging, and stem cells.
Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity, and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values. In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent 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 San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Organization
Campus
Job Code and Payroll Title
007397 PROJECT POLICY ANL 2
Job Category
Research and Scientific
Bargaining Unit
99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)
Employee Class
Contract
Percentage
100%
Location
Flexible (combination of onsite and remote work), Mission Bay (SF)
Shift
Days
Shift Length
8 Hours
Additional Shift Details
M-F 8:30-5:30
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