What are the responsibilities and job description for the UCI MIND Junior/Assistant Specialist in Alzheimer’s Clinical Trials Consortium (ACTC) position at UC Irvine?
Position Overview
Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $53,100-$68,300. See Specialist Series – Represented Fiscal Year .
Application Window
Open date: January 31, 2025
Next review date: Saturday, Feb 15, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Friday, Jan 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position Description
The UCI Institute for Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorders (UCI MIND) is seeking a dedicated Junior/Assistant Specialist to work within the study team of researchers to support NIA-funded Alzheimer’s Clinical Trials Consortium (ACTC) clinical research studies. This academic position requires the use of professional expertise to make scientific and scholarly contributions under the general guidance of the ACTC Principal Investigator.
Key responsibilities: Lead specialized and relevant community outreach initiatives, collaborating with community partners to facilitate diverse participant enrollment and retention in UCI MIND's research studies, including clinical trials; Executes targeted educational and recruitment strategies to boost referrals from diverse communities. Identify and address recruitment challenges while raising awareness about Alzheimer's disease research; Conducts follow-up phone calls, emails, and other communications for outreach and recruitment purposes with diverse community leaders, members, and other UCI MIND staff.; Manages detailed contact information and coordinates scheduling for meetings and educational activities. Conducts regular analysis of recruitment and engagement efforts, adjusting strategies and content as necessary to optimize effectiveness; Collaborate with other UCI MIND staff to coordinate and otherwise facilitate participant research visits; and Collect and enter data related to UCI MIND studies.
Rank and salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Junior Specialist: Appointees to the Junior rank should possess a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) or equivalent research experience, e.g., with instrumentation and research equipment, software
programs, social science research methods, humanities scholarship, or creative activities.
Assistant Specialist: Appointees to the Assistant rank should possess a master’s degree (or equivalent degree) or five years of experience demonstrating expertise in the relevant specialization.
Degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Neuroimaging, Public Health, Social Work, or other Health or Social Sciences related field.
At least 2 years of demonstrated community-based research related experience.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Bilingual English and Spanish or another language (oral, reading, and writing proficiency).
Demonstrated ability to develop and lead impactful educational outreach initiatives, including: Designing and delivering engaging presentations; Organizing and managing community events; Effectively communicating with diverse clinical and specialized groups; and Adapting content and approach for various cultural and educational backgrounds.
Exceptional record-keeping, organizational, and time-management skills and ability to multi-task.
Ability to build and maintain rapport with research participants, community members, colleagues, and collaborators.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
About UC Irvine
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. 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 categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.
As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
Job location
Irvine, CA
Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $53,100-$68,300. See Specialist Series – Represented Fiscal Year .
Application Window
Open date: January 31, 2025
Next review date: Saturday, Feb 15, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Friday, Jan 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position Description
The UCI Institute for Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorders (UCI MIND) is seeking a dedicated Junior/Assistant Specialist to work within the study team of researchers to support NIA-funded Alzheimer’s Clinical Trials Consortium (ACTC) clinical research studies. This academic position requires the use of professional expertise to make scientific and scholarly contributions under the general guidance of the ACTC Principal Investigator.
Key responsibilities: Lead specialized and relevant community outreach initiatives, collaborating with community partners to facilitate diverse participant enrollment and retention in UCI MIND's research studies, including clinical trials; Executes targeted educational and recruitment strategies to boost referrals from diverse communities. Identify and address recruitment challenges while raising awareness about Alzheimer's disease research; Conducts follow-up phone calls, emails, and other communications for outreach and recruitment purposes with diverse community leaders, members, and other UCI MIND staff.; Manages detailed contact information and coordinates scheduling for meetings and educational activities. Conducts regular analysis of recruitment and engagement efforts, adjusting strategies and content as necessary to optimize effectiveness; Collaborate with other UCI MIND staff to coordinate and otherwise facilitate participant research visits; and Collect and enter data related to UCI MIND studies.
Rank and salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Junior Specialist: Appointees to the Junior rank should possess a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) or equivalent research experience, e.g., with instrumentation and research equipment, software
programs, social science research methods, humanities scholarship, or creative activities.
Assistant Specialist: Appointees to the Assistant rank should possess a master’s degree (or equivalent degree) or five years of experience demonstrating expertise in the relevant specialization.
Degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Neuroimaging, Public Health, Social Work, or other Health or Social Sciences related field.
At least 2 years of demonstrated community-based research related experience.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Bilingual English and Spanish or another language (oral, reading, and writing proficiency).
Demonstrated ability to develop and lead impactful educational outreach initiatives, including: Designing and delivering engaging presentations; Organizing and managing community events; Effectively communicating with diverse clinical and specialized groups; and Adapting content and approach for various cultural and educational backgrounds.
Exceptional record-keeping, organizational, and time-management skills and ability to multi-task.
Ability to build and maintain rapport with research participants, community members, colleagues, and collaborators.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
- Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
- Cover Letter
- Statement of Research (Optional)
- Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement - Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to inclusive excellence will advance UCI's Commitment to Inclusive Excellence . See our guidance for writing an inclusive excellence activities statement .
- Misc / Additional (Optional)
- 3-5 required (contact information only)
About UC Irvine
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. 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 categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.
As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
- “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
- UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
- UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
- APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment .
Job location
Irvine, CA
Salary : $53,100 - $68,300
