Division of Cardiology - Associate Specialist

The Cardiology Division at the University of California, San Francisco, is seeking an Associate Specialist to conduct research in cardiology, with a focus on adult congenital heart disease. This position involves designing research studies, writing protocols, analyzing data, and preparing presentations. Additionally, the Associate Specialist will assist in grant writing, gather preliminary data, and develop protocols for participant recruitment and engagement in research.

Required Qualifications:

* Associate Specialist must possess a master's degree (or equivalent degree) or five to ten years of experience demonstrating expertise in the relevant specialization. Associate Specialists are normally expected to have a record of academic accomplishments, including contributions to published or in-press research in the field and a demonstrated record of university and/or public service.

* Experience developing protocols, institutional policies, and best practices.

* Ability to design research studies, write protocols, and manage study operations manuals.

* Proficiency in statistical analysis software (SPSS, R, Python, or similar).

* Working knowledge of databases, data cleaning, and data analysis.

* Ability to apply existing algorithms, techniques, and statistical methodologies to conduct moderately complex data analysis.

* Proficiency in research tools such as REDCap, Qualtrics, EndNote, Graffle, and GitHub.

* Experience in website development and deployment.

* Experience developing participant recruitment and retention protocols for research.

* Knowledge of graphic design and experience creating social media content.

Desired Qualifications:

* Experience managing the scientific review process for PCORI grant applications.

* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical personnel at various levels.

* Self-motivated with the ability to learn quickly, meet deadlines, and demonstrate strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

* Ability to communicate technical information clearly and concisely.

Please apply online at: https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05550. Applicants' materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission.

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $73,000-$85,000.

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As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

UC San Francisco seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. The University of California 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.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

* "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.

* UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH

* UC Anti-Discrimination Policy: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

* APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf