What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Data Analyst position at University of California, Irvine?
Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.
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The Department of Health, Society and Behavior within the UCI School of Public Health examines the social determinants of health, with an emphasis on health equity.
About the Program in Public Health and future School of Population and Public Health: UCI Public Health is dedicated to the achievement of health equity for all populations through teaching, research, service and public health practice locally and globally. Championing the principles of evidence-based public health science, the program aspires to understand and impact population level social, biological and environmental determinants of health and well-being. Drawing from the diverse expertise of its faculty, it aims to educate the future workforce of California and beyond through exceptional programs and experiential learning opportunities. Learn more at publichealth.uci.edu.
This position is a 6-month full-time contract role that is funded by an extramural grant. Under the general supervision of the research manager, the Research Data Analyst will take and pass human subjects training modules, read-in and manage large-scale secondary datasets (e.g., US Vital Statistics), and conduct intensive longitudinal data analysis consistent with the epidemiologic aims of the grant. Specific tasks that fall under that general scope include the following: manage IRB-related documents, read-in raw datasets in R and SAS, manage study datasets, clean geospatial data on addresses, link other geospatial data (by census block) to address data, conduct statistical analyses, and prepare research manuscripts and presentations.
Your Role on the Team
- Previous experience in University research setting and/or health system
- Strong ability to multi-task, prioritize and follow up.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to relate easily and effectively with people within and outside the University
- Proficiency with UCI IRB processes
- Working knowledge of SAS and R
- Ability to work professionally and as part of a team, keeping track of any ongoing or new problems or requests.
- Ability to manage and merge large datasets
- Working skills in reading in raw data
- Working skills in geospatial data on addresses
What It Takes to be Successful
Total Compensation
In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.
Required:
- BA/BS or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred:
- MPH or equivalent masters’ degree preferred
Conditions of Employment:
The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:
- Background Check and Live Scan
- Legal Right to work in the United States
- Vaccination Policies
- Smoking and Tobacco Policy
- Drug Free Environment
The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.
- California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
- E-Verify
- Pre-Placement Health Evaluation
Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php
Closing Statement:
The University of California, Irvine 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.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.
Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization
Salary : $32 - $57
