Research Data Analyst 3

The UC Davis Violence Prevention Research Program (VPRP), a unit of the School of Medicine and an internationally-recognized leader in research on violence, in coordination with the University of California Firearm Violence Research Center (UCFC), is seeking an outstanding research analyst with a master's degree or commensurate experience in public health, public policy, criminology, economics, political science, community development, sociology, or a related field to serve as a Research Data Analyst for a multi-disciplinary research program focused on policy evaluation, crime and violence prevention, and interventions on the social determinants of violence.

VPRP was founded more than 30 years ago. Our continuing mission is to develop and disseminate the scientific evidence on which informed violence prevention policy and practice are based. VPRP is a multidisciplinary, collaborative program with multiple independent investigators. At any given time, VPRP is conducting and planning a large array of projects relating to violence prevention and health equity. Our status as a reliable source for rigorous research and our location in Sacramento increase our ability to translate findings into practice and public policy. VPRP investigators now also form the core of the newly-established UCFC, a major multi year initiative for firearm violence research authorized and funded by the State of California and located at UC Davis.

The appointee will work under the supervision of Drs Kagawa and Laqueur, core members of the VPRP and UCFC faculty. Activities will include study and analysis plan design; data collection, management, maintenance, and linkage; data analysis and coding; interpretation of results; literature reviews; writing of manuscripts, oral and poster presentations, progress reports, IRB protocols, and new project proposals; and liaison with collaborators at other institutions and relevant nonprofit organizations or governmental agencies. The analyst will support other shared duties related to project coordination and administration as assigned.

VPRP has a strong commitment to building a staff that is rich with cultural, social, and experiential diversity. Candidates are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences in this area.

Apply By Date

(4/26/2024 at 11:59pm); Interviews and recruiting process may occur at any time

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience with scientific manuscript writing and data analysis in an academic or research setting.
• Experience with performing and summarizing scientific literature reviews.
  Experience with statistical data analysis and execution
• Master's or doctoral degree or commensurate experience in public health, public policy, criminology, economics or related field.
• Experience programming, managing and analyzing data using R or Stata statistical software.
• Understanding of principles of study design and causal inference

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience obtaining, managing, and/or analyzing large datasets for multidisciplinary research projects.
• Experience with GIS methods to examine spatiotemporal patterns of events under study.
• Experience leading or facilitating research on health and racial equity
• Ability to independently learn new statistical methods and become proficient in new software packages to apply in epidemiologic studies.
• Ability to learn new statistical methods and become proficient in new software packages to apply in epidemiologic studies.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, making significant creative contributions, with a multi-disciplinary group of researchers and staff.
• Knowledge and application of project management principles and concepts.
• Ability to work on several projects concurrently involving several sources of oversight.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, and prepare well-organized text, tables, and figures, conveying complex information intelligibly for both professional and lay audiences.
• Possession of excellent organizational and interpersonal skills appropriate to project coordination responsibilities.
• Knowledge of and ability to adhere to University and departmental policies and procedures, and/or Sponsor requirements for maintaining confidentiality of all private information (clinical, criminal, and personal).

Position Information

• Salary or Pay Range: $3,076.63-$5,651.34
• Salary Frequency: Biweekly
• Salary Grade: 23
• Payroll Title: RSCH DATA ANL 3
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Contract
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift Hours: 08
• Location: Western Fairs Building
• Union Representation: No
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• Hybrid/Remote/On-Site: Hybrid

Benefits

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• 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 Maternity, Paternity, Family & Medical Leave
• 14 paid Holidays annually
• Vacation/Paid Time Off
• Sick Leave with unlimited accrual
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Wellness and on-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, disability, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistant 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
• UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance as well as (ERGs) to support our staff

Special Requirements

This position is a critical position and subject to a background check and drug screen. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history, identity checks and drug screen.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California , as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

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