Updated: Apr 19, 2024
Location: Irvine-Campus
Job Type:
Department: Health, Society & Behavior FAC
Job Opening ID: 67976
Reports To: Director and Founding Dean
Working Title: RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
Department: Health, Society & Behavior FAC
Bargaining Unit: 99
FLSA: Exempt
Payroll Job Code: 006257
Job Location: UCI Campus- Irvine
Percent of Time: 100%
Work Schedule: 8-5, M-F
Employee Class: Career
Position Summary:
As part of the Susan & Henry Samueli College of Health Sciences, the UCI Program in Public Health is dedicated to the achievement of health equity for all populations through research, teaching, service, and public health practice, locally and globally. Championing the principles of evidence-based public health science, the Program’s community aspires to understand and impact population-level social, biological, and environmental determinants of health and well-being. Established in 2003, UCI Public Health has one of the largest and most diverse undergraduate programs in the country. The Program is made up of approximately 1,300 undergraduates and roughly 200 graduate students as of Fall 2022, and has nearly 175 dedicated faculty and staff who support the Program’s academic programs and research endeavors.
This position supports a professor and highly ranked administrator with a large research portfolio. This incumbent should have extensive researching skills with excellent writing and editing skills, an understanding of qualitative and quantitative data analyses, and creating presentation decks. Understanding of public health is a required. Research topics for presentations and manuscripts. Ability to analyze data and interpret results and draw inferences and conclusions to write reports, papers and present findings. Support the development and renewal of Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications and proposals. Draft presentations, articles, and manuscripts for publications and conferences. Assist with electronic communications as well as other types of written communications within research team (faculty, staff, students) and with community partners, as needed. Ensure that project objectives are being communicated in a timely
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.
The expected pay range for this recruitment is $81,900.00 - $116,200.00 (Annual Salary). The Full Salary Range for the salary grade this position is assigned to is $81,900.00 - $150,500.00 (Annual Salary).
Department Website:
https://publichealth.uci.edu/departments/department-of-health-society-behavior/
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
- Thorough knowledge of research function.
- Thorough skills associated with statistical analysis and systems programming.
- Thorough skills in analysis and consultation.
- Skills to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing.
- Skills in project management.
- Research skills at a level to evaluate alternate solutions and develop recommendations.
- Excellent writing skills
- Excellent research skills, formatting APA/MLA or required format for publications
Preferred:
Master’s degree preferred in health sciences, public health or similar field
Special Conditions Required:
Hybrid schedule but some weeks may require in-office days than others
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 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 nondiscrimination policy.
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 [email protected]
