Research Data Analyst 2 RP

RSCH DATA ANL 2 RP (005273)

UCPath Position ID: TBD_941568

Position Description History/Status

Approved Date:

6/25/2026 6:00:15 PM

Date Last Edited:

6/25/2026 6:00:12 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

1300O

Organization:

LETTERS AND SCIENCE                    

Division Code:

1330D

Division:

L&S LIFE SCIENCES                      

Department:

087500 - PSYCHOLOGY

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

TBD_941568

Position Description ID

260999

UC Payroll Title:

RSCH DATA ANL 2 RP (005273)

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

STEPS

Job Code FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Union Code (Collective Bargaining Unit):

RP: Research and Public Service PR

Employee Relations Code:

E: All Others - Not Confidential

Employee Class (Appt Type):

2 - Staff: Career

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

1

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

40059030

Reports to Payroll Title:

Professor

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40041384

Department Head Payroll Title:

Department Chair

GENERAL SUPERVISION - Indicates that the incumbent develops procedures for performance of variety of duties; or performs complex duties within established policy guidelines.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Diet, Stigma, and Health Lab is hiring a full-time research analyst to play a critical part in supporting high-impact community engaged research funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The analyst will be responsible for data harmonization, designing and maintaining data management systems, conducting advanced statistical analysis, and preparing funding reporting deliverables. These roles will be essential in contributing to manuscripts and helping community partners meet their missions. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver, effective at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and ensuring the highest standards of data integrity and protocol adherence. They will also have outstanding data analytic skills including experience in missing data protocols.

The UCLA Department of Psychology is an exceptional department known for its excellence in research, teaching, and service. With a distinguished faculty comprising more than 60 ladder rank members, it is one of the nation's top psychology departments. Its undergraduate program is the largest within the Division of Life Sciences and the UCLA College, with nearly 5,000 undergraduate students enrolled across three majors: Psychology, Psychobiology, and Cognitive Science and a minor program, Applied Developmental Psychology. The department also offers a comprehensive Ph.D. program with eight areas of study to approximately 200 enrolled graduate students.

Data Analysis

A1. Collaborate on the design, documentation, testing, and implementation of new research studies.

A2. Maintain and develop robust research gathering, retrieval, and reporting systems to ensure data accuracy.

A3. Monitor data flow and quality, troubleshooting any issues in the collection process.

A4. Engage in data harmonization and conduct statistical analysis to support ongoing research projects and new protocols.

A5. Gather and generate data files for researchers, including preparing data for external reporting requirements (e.g., Annual Reports to RWJF).

A6. Prepare comprehensive reports, summaries, and data visualizations for internal department constituents and stakeholders and external reporting needs.

A7. Assist with data collection fieldwork, as needed.

90%

Student Training

B1. Supervise and train student research assistants on data entry, cleaning, and scoring.

10%

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Performs other duties as assigned.

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Complies with all policies and standards.

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Complies with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Principles of Community.

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This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree

in related area and / or equivalent experience / training

Required

And

Master's Degree

in Psychology, Statistics, Data Science, Public Health, Social Sciences, or a related field.

Preferred

Work Experience

1–2 years of experience in independent research analysis, data management, and required reporting, within an academic setting involving externally funded projects.

Required

Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., R and SPSS).

Required

Strong ability to interpret data and apply statistical methods to solve research problems.

Required

Meticulous approach to data entry, harmonization, system maintenance, and protocol documentation.

Required

Experience working effectively within a team of principal investigators, students, and administrative staff.

Required

Ability to work well independently, and creatively problem solve and troubleshoot problems as they arise.

Required

Proficiency in missing data analysis and amelioration.

Required

Proficiency in data mining and deep learning.

Preferred

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Non-Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Campus

Location:

A291 Psychology Building

Standing/Walking

X

Sitting

X

Bending/Stooping

X

Squatting/Kneeling

X

Climbing

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 0-25 lbs

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 26-50 lbs

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull over 50 lbs

X

Physical requirements other

X

Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes

X

Loud noise levels

X

Marked changes in humidity or temperature

X

Microwave/Radiation

X

Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment

X

Exposures other

X

Sustained attention and concentration

X

X

Complex problem solving/reasoning

X

X

Ability to organize & prioritize

X

X

Communication skills

X

X

Numerical skills

X

X

Mental demands other

X

X

Classification 3:  Position in which exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues is not part of the position description. The normal routine task involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues and the employee can decline to perform tasks which involve a perceived risk without retribution.