MED-CORE-GERI

Full Time

77950BR

Job Summary

This is a contract role that ends two years from the hire date and requires once a week (and as needed) onsite work at our Mission Bay campus in San Francisco.

We are seeking a full-time Qualitative & Mixed Methods Analyst to work closely with the Principal Investigator (PI) on multiple projects related to improving care for older adults with serious illness. The most substantial of these is a National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded project aimed at improving hospice care for racial and ethnic minoritized older adults with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD).

The Qualitative & Mixed Methods Analyst will work with the research team to participate in data analysis and synthesis of qualitative research, assisting with analyzing and coding qualitative data, managing the Atlas.ti database, conceptualizing and writing manuscripts, and assisting in the development of grant applications.Tasks also include project planning, organization and administrative tasks around the day-to-day tasks associated with the research project. The Qualitative & Mixed Methods Analyst will work with team members to recruit, coordinate and collaborate with members of adivsory groups, representing UCSF and the research team in community outreach and community engagement, assisting with recruitment of participants for each part of the project, and serving as a liason between research participants and the research PI. Additional tasks for this role include refining and pilot testing: interview guides, survey instrument and structured observation materials; building and maintaining a quantitative and qualitative databases, setting up website/outward-facing contents/materials, training and guiding other staff on the study team, as well as performing other study-related operational/adminstrative tasks to ensure study success. The Qualitative & Mixed Methods Analyst may additionally work with the PI to provide consultations to faculty, trainees, and staff regarding primary data collection activities among older adults made vulnerable by medical and social circumstances. These activities will occurr in conjunction with the UCSF Pepper Center Vulnerable Aging Research Core.

The ideal candidate would have a familiarity with qualitative and mixed methods research. In addition, familiarity or experience with work related to health equity and anti-racism, aging, serious illness, hospice or grief, would be preferred. We are seeking an individual who is highly collaborative, mission-driven, and has a strong interest in, and ideally background in, research related to diverse populations, equity, older adults, hospice care, dementia care, and/or policy. A successful candidate is highly organized and able to prioritize multiple deadlines and competing tasks. Working with sensitive participant data requires utmost discretion and confidentiality. This position will be perform duties related to a study that aims to generate data to address inequities in access to and quality of hospice care at end-of-life among Black/African American, Latino/x/Hispanic, Latinx, Asian, Hawaiian Native, Pacific Islander American, or multiracial older adults with dementia, and thus, candidates who identify as Black/African American/ multiracial/Latino/Hispanic OR are fluent in Chinese / Mandarin/ Cantonese/Spanish are preferred.

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Department Description

The Division of Geriatrics' work is grounded in a deep commitment to and respect for older persons from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences. We are specialists in aging. Our expertise is in optimizing the health of older individuals. We work in the community and on virtually every UCSF campus - Parnassus, San Francisco VA Health Care System, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, Mission Bay, and UCSF Center for Geriatric Care. The Division has over 130 employees including faculty, volunteer clinical faculty, fellows, staff, student interns and volunteers. We are deeply committed to, and will champion, diversity, equity and inclusion as our core mission. We will nurture and grow a culture in which everyone from all backgrounds is welcomed, supported, respected, and valued!

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and one or more years of relevant experience and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Working knowledge of common organization- or research-specific and other computer application programs.
• Proficient in communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Experience and proficiency in qualitative data analysis and research.
• The ability to think creatively and work with teams to come up with creative solutions to problems.
• Proficient in ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality.
• Demonstrates ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns.
• Demonstrates ability to analyze, research and synthesize large amounts of data with strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.
• Training or experience in social sciences field (e.g., public health, sociology, anthropology, health policy).
• Ability to interface with and work well in a culturally sensitive manner with diverse communities in the context of community-based research.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a health care or social scientific field (e.g., MPH, MS, MA)
• Personal, academic, or professional experience around health equity.
• Personal, academic, or professional experience with hospice, palliative care, end-of-life care, or grief.
• Experience working in or conducting research within a healthcare setting or experience and familiarity with healthcare or health policy.
• Experience working in community-engaged research or at a community-based organization.
• Experience analyzing qualitative data using Atlas.ti or other qualitative data analysis software.
• Experience in academic writing, including experiencing in drafting and editing manuscripts, white papers, research reports and grant proposals.
• Experience in program evaluation and improvement.
• Identifies as Black/African American/multiracial/Latino/Hispanic OR are fluent in Chinese / Mandarin/ Cantonese/Spanish.

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.

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 at

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco 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, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

006256 RSCH DATA ANL 2

Job Category

Research and Scientific

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Contract

Percentage

100%

Location

Flexible (combination of onsite and remote work), Mission Bay (SF)

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM