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Full-Time Research Assistant

RSCH DATA ANL 2 (006256)

UCPath Position ID: TBD_1791

 

 

 

Position Description History/Status

Approved Date:

10/31/2024 1:55:34 PM

Date Last Edited:

10/31/2024 1:55:32 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

 

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

1160O

Organization:

ANDERSON SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT          

Division Code:

1161D

Division:

MANAGEMENT DIV                         

Department:

030000 - ANDERSON GRAD SCH OF MANAGEMENT

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

TBD_1791

Position Description ID

216389

UC Payroll Title:

RSCH DATA ANL 2 (006256)

Business Title:

Full-Time Research Assistant

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

Grade 21

Job Code FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Union Code (Collective Bargaining Unit):

99: Non-Represented (PPSM)

Employee Relations Code:

E: All Others - Not Confidential

Employee Class (Appt Type):

1 - Staff: Contract

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

1

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

40752716

Reports to Payroll Title:

PROJECT POLICY ANL SUPV 2

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40733901

Department Head Payroll Title:

PROF-AY-B/E/E


Level of Supervision Received

SUPERVISION - Indicates that the incumbent performs a variety of routine duties within established policies and procedures or by referral to the supervisor’s guidelines.


POSITION SUMMARY

Economics professors Dan Benjamin (UCLA), David Cesarini (NYU), Patrick Turley (USC), statistical geneticist Alex Young (UCLA) and their co-authors employ full‐time research assistants at UCLA with start dates during the summer of 2025. We would like to hire students interested in social-science genomics: the identification of genetic variation that is associated with variation in behavior and other social-science-relevant phenotypes. Prior experience is not necessary. Research assistants should have an interest in applying to a quantitative Ph.D. program (e.g., Economics, Statistics, Data Science, Genetics, Sociology) and pursuing an academic research career. The previous research assistants from across Dan Benjamin's Full-Time Research Assistant positions have gone on (in the last seven years) to top PhD programs in Economics and related disciplines at Harvard (4x), MIT, MIT Sloan, Stanford, Yale (2x), UChicago (2x), UChicago Booth, Columbia (2x), NYU (2x), Wharton, Northwestern, UCSD, UMD, and UCSF.

 

Current projects include identifying genetic variants with causal effects on educational attainment and many other traits, creating optimal genetic predictors for a range of traits, and developing new statistical methods. For examples of past research, see the "Research" tab at https://www.danieljbenjamin.com/publications. Research assistants are directly involved in the entire research process, including:

 Developing new methods to analyze genetic data

 Data analysis in R and Python

 Background research and literature reviews for paper writing

 Drafting sections of manuscripts for publication

 Visualizing data for manuscripts and presentations

 

The budget for this position is $68,800/yr + benefits.

 

To apply, please submit the following (required) documents to ssgacrecruit@gmail.com:

(1) A cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for the position

(2) your resume

(3) your unofficial (or official) transcript

(4) a paper you've written for a course, a research paper, or other writing sample, and

(5) names, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers of 3 references (letters not required)

 

 


Department Summary

Economics professors Dan Benjamin (UCLA), David Cesarini (NYU), Patrick Turley (USC), statistical geneticist Alex Young (UCLA) and their co-authors employ full‐time research assistants at UCLA with start dates during the summer of 2025. We would like to hire students interested in social-science genomics: the identification of genetic variation that is associated with variation in behavior and other social-science-relevant phenotypes. Prior experience is not necessary. Research assistants should have an interest in applying to a quantitative Ph.D. program (e.g., Economics, Statistics, Data Science, Genetics, Sociology) and pursuing an academic research career. The previous research assistants from across Dan Benjamin’s Full-Time Research Assistant positions have gone on (in the last seven years) to top PhD programs in Economics and related disciplines at Harvard (4x), MIT, MIT Sloan, Stanford, Yale (2x), UChicago (2x), UChicago Booth, Columbia (2x), NYU (2x), Wharton, Northwestern, UCSD, UMD, and UCSF.


Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Function

Responsibilities

% Time

Data Analysis

Performs advanced econometric analysis using statistical software such as R and Python and stata, as well as specialized software that has been developed for analyzing SNP-level genotypic data (E)

 

Develop new software to implement novel statistical methods that we develop on our team. (E)

 

Recommends statistical techniques for data analysis. (E)

 

Generates graphs, charts or tables to present analysis results and provides interpretation. (E)

 

60%

Research Management, Development, & Support

Develops new methods to analyze genetic data. (E)

 

Assists in the design of study protocols. (E)

 

Recommends methods and procedures for data acquisition, management and quality control. (E)

 

Performs background research and literature reviews for experiment/survey design and paper writing (E)

 

30%

Documenting Results

Contributes to the writing of research papers, articles, reports and other documentation of study results. (E)

10%


Other Requirements - Applies to all Positions

Performs other duties as assigned.

Complies with all policies and standards.

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

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


Educational Requirements

Education Level

Education Details

Required/
Preferred

And/Or

Bachelor's Degree

A bachelor’s degree in economics, statistics, mathematics, computer science, or genetics.

Required

 


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

KSAs

Required/
Preferred

Knowledge of one or more of R, Python, or STATA

Required

Strong work ethic and organizational skills

Required

Ability to work independently and with minimal guidance

Required

An interest in genoeconomics

Required

Strong writing skills

Required

Knowledge of Latex

Preferred

Experience with Unix commands

Preferred

Familiarity with various statistical analyses such as OLS, MLE, and PCA

Preferred


SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT


Reporting and Background Check Requirements

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


LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Non-Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Campus

Location:

Anderson - Genomics


Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Physical Requirements

Never

0 Hours

Occasional

Up to 3 Hours

Frequent

3 to 6 Hours

Continuous

6 to 8+ Hours

Is Essential

Standing/Walking

 

X

 

 

 

Sitting

 

 

X

 

X

Bending/Stooping

 

X

 

 

 

Squatting/Kneeling

X

 

 

 

 

Climbing

X

 

 

 

 

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 0-25 lbs

 

 

X

 

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 26-50 lbs

X

 

 

 

 

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull over 50 lbs

X

 

 

 

 

Physical requirements other

X

 

 

 

 


Environmental Requirements

The environmental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Exposures

Never

0 Hours

Occasional

Up to 3 Hours

Frequent

3 to 6 Hours

Continuous

6 to 8+ Hours

Is Essential

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

 

 

 

 


Mental Requirements

The mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Exposures

Never

0 Hours

Occasional

Up to 3 Hours

Frequent

3 to 6 Hours

Continuous

6 to 8+ Hours

Is Essential

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

 

 

 

 


Blood/Fluid Exposure Risk

The exposure described here is what can be expected of an employee in performing the essential functions of this position.

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.