Hospitals and Health Care · 501 to 1,000 employees
The Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care at UC San Francisco is a pioneering leader in providing outstanding, state of the art healthcare that is equitable and inclusive. In alignment with the wider UCSF mission to advance health worldwide, we are committed to optimizing perioperative outcomes, training the next generation of anesthesiology leaders, and translating discoveries to benefit the health and life of our patients and the wide range of communities we serve.
Consistently ranked in the top ten nationally in NIH-funded research, important discoveries by our department include the first use of CPAP in premature infants, key contributions to the pharmacology of muscle relaxants and inhaled anesthetics, first demonstration of intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography, and many others [https://anesthesia.ucsf.edu/anesthesia-timeline-fullscreen]. We have robust research programs, spanning the range from ion channel structure and function, to clinical and translational research [https://anesthesia.ucsf.edu/welcome-ucsf-anesthesia-research].
Our trainees have become leaders across the country. We are particularly proud of our residency program [https://anesthesia.ucsf.edu/education-program-ucsf-department-anesthesia], which provides unequaled diversity of experience in a major university medical center (UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights), the San Francisco Veterans Hospital, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, Mount Zion Hospital, the UCSF Orthopaedic Institute, and the UCSF Benioff Children's, Betty Irene Moore Women's and Bakar Cancer (NIH-designated Cancer Center) Hospitals in the Mission Bay neighborhood. We offer ACGME fellowships in Critical Care Medicine, Pain Medicine, Cardiac Anesthesia, Obstetric Anesthesia, Pediatric Anesthesia, Acute Pain and Regional Anesthesia, and many additional non-ACGME fellowships. Our faculty are dedicated to teaching, nurturing, and mentoring the next generation of leaders.
The Research Program Coordinator will conduct qualitative and quantitative data analysis to support research projects focused on reproductive health and patient-provider communication.
They will also manage research data, assist in manuscript preparation, and coordinate various project activities across departments.
What you need
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree and possess at least one year of related research experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills are required.
Employment Duration: 6 months
The Research Program Coordinator will serve as a key analyst and coordinator
supporting the programmatic and research activities of the Principal
Investigator within UCSF’s Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive
Sciences.
The position supports multiple grant-funded research projects focused on
patient-provider communication, particularly in the areas of pharmacies, sexual
and reproductive health, and empathy in healthcare. The Coordinator will conduct
moderately complex qualitative and quantitative analytical work, support
manuscript preparation and submission, and coordinate research, teaching, and
mentorship activities. The research does not involve clinical trials.
The Coordinator will collaborate with UCSF departments, the San Francisco
Department of Public Health, research and administrative partners, and outside
consultants. The role will also evaluate research processes, data collection and
storage practices, and available technologies and services to identify
alternatives and make sound recommendations.
The position is within UCSF’s Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology &
Reproductive Sciences, a major academic department in the School of Medicine
committed to healthcare, education, and research. The role is based within the
department’s Zuckerberg San Francisco General division, whose mission includes
promoting justice, quality, and equity in women’s healthcare.
Key Responsibilities:
* Conduct qualitative and quantitative data collection, cleaning, analysis, and
other analytical activities supporting multiple research studies focused on
patient-provider communication, pharmacies, sexual and reproductive health,
and empathy in healthcare.
* Develop and support systems for research data collection, research-subject
communication, and confidential data management.
* Prepare, edit, and modify manuscripts, presentations, abstracts, study
instruments, research posters, syllabus materials, letters of recommendation,
and other research-related documents.
* Conduct professional literature reviews and gather, synthesize, and analyze
information to prepare reports and analyses for the Principal Investigator.
* Prepare and present research summaries, reports, and other materials for
meetings and internal and external stakeholders.
* Coordinate research, teaching, and mentorship activities, including meetings,
conference activities, research activities, grant applications, vendor
selection and setup, and joint abstract submissions.
* Coordinate program and project activities with research and project staff and
collaborate across UCSF departments and administrative units.
* Interface with partners including the Office of Sponsored Research, Research
Administration, and San Francisco Department of Public Health departments as
needed.
* Evaluate issues and research processes, gather relevant information, assess
alternatives, and recommend approaches to data collection and storage based
on available technologies and services.
* Support activities that advance UCSF PRIDE Values and Principles of Community
and contribute to an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with
dignity and respect.
RESPONSIBILITIES
N/A
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in any area.
* At least one year of related experience or equivalent training.
* Working knowledge of common organizational or research-specific computer
applications, including Microsoft Office, particularly word processing and
intermediate Excel functions.
* Proficient verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities within
demanding timeframes.
* Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
* Demonstrated ability to use sound judgment when responding to issues and
concerns.
* Demonstrated ability to analyze, research, and synthesize large amounts of
data with strong attention to detail.
* Demonstrated interest in sexual and reproductive health, including comfort
with family planning and abortion, and infectious diseases including HIV.
* Knowledge of qualitative research concepts and applications.
* Ability to take initiative and direction and complete tasks in a timely and
comprehensive manner.
Preferred Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in public health, behavioral science, or another related
area.
* Three years of experience working in an academic, research, public health, or
related setting.
* Knowledge of survey software such as REDCap or Qualtrics.
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
[https://www.ucsf.edu/about/mission-and-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 here
[https://diversity.ucsf.edu/].
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving 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.
Salary Information
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.
To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total
compensation, please visit:
https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
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