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Research Associate (SRA 2 NEX)

University of California Davis Health System
Sacramento, CA Other
POSTED ON 3/29/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/29/2025

Public health and sustainability research associate responsible for coordinating and managing research studies related to nutrition, environmental sustainability, and health behaviors. This role includes overseeing study logistics, training and supervising lab assistants and student assistants, ensuring data quality, conducting qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis, running experiments, assisting with IRB applications and grant reporting, and contributing to research outputs such as abstracts and manuscripts. The position serves as a lead for scheduling and assigning daily tasks to lower-level lab staff and plays a critical role in the long-term success of extramurally funded research projects in the Falbe Lab.

Apply By Date April 8, 2025 at 11:59pm

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

  • Master’s degree in environmental studies, public health nutrition, or public health policy.

  • Research experience related to nutrition and environmental impact of food (1-2 years).

  • Use of Stata for data cleaning and statistical analysis (1-2 years).

  • Experience coordinating research studies, including at least 1 study with field data collection (1-2 years).

  • Contribution to peer-reviewed journal article(s).

  • Knowledge: Nutrition, environmental sustainability, greenhouse gas emissions, public policy.

  • Skills and abilities: Proficiency in conducting statistical analysis in Stata. Proficiency programming surveys in Qualtrics.

Key Responsibilities

  • 90% - Research

  • 10% - Miscellaneous Tasks

Department Overview

The Falbe Lab in the Department of Human Ecology performs research and student/trainee mentoring related to public health, human development, nutrition, and sustainability.

This position is located within the Falbe Lab, the lab of a professor in the Department of Human Ecology. This position is important for the completing of research studies, which advance the scholarly goals of the department and university.

POSITION INFORMATION

  • Salary or Pay Range: $ 28.88/hr. - $ 46.46/hr.

  • Salary Frequency: Bi-Weekly

  • UC Job Title: SRA 2 NEX

  • UC Job Code: 009617

  • Number of Positions: 1

  • Appointment Type: Staff: Career

  • Percentage of Time: 100 % - Fixed

  • Shift (Work Schedule): M-F, 8am - 5pm

  • Location: Davis, CA.

  • Union Representation: RX-Research Professionals

  • Benefits Eligible: Yes

  • This position is hybrid (mix of on-site and remote work)

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page .

If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining unit's employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations and learn about collective bargaining at UC: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/index.html

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family’s needs
• UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
• Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
• UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staff

Physical Demands

  • Standing - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

  • Walking - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

  • Sitting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

  • Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

  • Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

  • Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

  • Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

  • Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

  • Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

  • Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

  • Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

  • Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

  • Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

  • Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

  • Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Environmental Demands

  • Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

  • Loud noise levels - Continuous 6 to 8 Hours

  • Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

  • Microwave/Radiation - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

  • Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

  • Extreme Temperatures - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

  • Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Mental Demands

  • Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8 Hours

  • Complex problem solving/reasoning - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

  • Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8 Hours

  • Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8 Hours

  • Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

  • Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

  • Customer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8 Hours

  • Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Work Environment

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

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Special Requirements – Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

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Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we’re solving life’s most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don’t just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community , our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected . The University of California, Davis 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, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

Because we want you to be seen, our recruiting process at UC Davis fosters authenticity, diversity, and inclusion. Studies have shown that some people may not apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Each unique role at UC Davis has a set of requirements and you could be perfect for this role, or you could be perfect for the next role! Don’t meet all the requirements? We still encourage you to apply! #YouBelongHere

To learn more about our background check program, please visit: https://hr.ucdavis.edu/departments/recruitment/ucd/selection/background-checks

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