Research Data Analyst 3

RSCH DATA ANL 3 (006257)

UCPath Position ID: TBD_3931

Position Description History/Status

Approved Date:

3/7/2025 5:13:57 PM

Date Last Edited:

3/7/2025 5:13:54 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

1300O

Organization:

LETTERS AND SCIENCE

Division Code:

1350D

Division:

L&S SOCIAL SCIENCES

Department:

121500 - CALIFORNIA CNTR FOR POPULATION RESEARCH

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

TBD_3931

Position Description ID

236683

UC Payroll Title:

RSCH DATA ANL 3 (006257)

Business Title:

Research Data Analyst 3

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

Grade 23

Job Code FLSA:

Exempt

Union Code (Collective Bargaining Unit):

99: Non-Represented (PPSM)

Employee Relations Code:

A: Manager - Not Confidential

Employee Class (Appt Type):

2 - Staff: Career

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

1

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

10068530

Reports to Payroll Title:

PROF-AY

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40664680

Department Head Payroll Title:

PROF-AY-B/E/E

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

POSITION SUMMARY

CCPR seeks a public health scholar, survey researcher and advanced data scientist to support the work of the Periodic Assessment of Trajectories of Housing, Homelessness and Health (PATHS) monthly longitudinal survey of the unhoused population of Los Angeles. The successful candidate will be required to maintain the following skills/contributions: 1) management of all consolidated institutional review board (IRB) protocols in UCLA IRB systems, 2) development of integrated complex Qualtrics survey workflows for prescreen, baseline and monthly followup surveys, 3) develop real-time flexible data analysis and visualization templates in R for univariate, bivariate and multivariate analysis including difference-in-difference, attrition-weighted, multiple imputation and Poisson mixed effects models; 4) lead publication of scientific papers and policy reports to government/provider partners, 5) supervise recruitment, methodology and analysis for evaluation of field medicine programs; 6) supervise project staff engaged in field recruitment, distribution of participant incentives, data cleaning and other essential tasks.

This position is housed within the California Center for Population Research at UCLA (CCPR), which is an interdisciplinary community of scholars committed to advancing research on the demographic and social determinants of health and understanding how health influences population dynamics and socioeconomic wellbeing. CCPR fosters innovative research by providing a collaborative environment designed to enhance the quality of scholarly work and its impact, including research and computing resources and pre- and post-award grant services. The community of scholars at CCPR is dynamic and growing, with over 150 faculty affiliates. Over 50 PhD students, post-doctoral fellows, visiting scholars, and research staff are in residence at the Center. CCPR recognizes the value of having a diverse staff at all levels of the organization. We are looking for applicants who understand the diverse racial and ethnic, gender identity, sexual orientation, educational, socioeconomic, cultural, and disability backgrounds present in California. When you join our team, you can expect to be part of an inclusive and equity-focused community.

Develop data analysis and visualization templates

Leadership on data analysis includes both the analysis of the full longitudinal dataset in R as well as exporting various analytic files for co-authors to use in R or Stata.

For R templates, the applicant would be expected to develop templates, work with co-authors to refine them, and update data output to incorporate newly-acquired data. These templates would cover univariate, bivariate and multivariate analysis including: 1) difference-in-difference, 2) attrition-weighted, 3) multiple imputation and 4) Poisson mixed effects models.

In addition, the applicant would be expected to share and provide support for data analytic files in R or Stata that could be shared with co-authors wishing to conduct their own analysis.

25%

Prepare manuscripts for publication

Lead publication of scientific papers and policy reports to government/provider partners, including 1) facilitation of communication between coauthors, 2) communication with journal, 3) submission and tracking, 4) appropriately acknowledging funding sources and contributors, 5) preparation of citations, and 6) linking of articles to relevant NIH grants in Pubmed.

25%

Develop survey workflows

Develop integrated complex Qualtrics survey workflows for prescreen, baseline and monthly follow-up surveys, including 1) planning, managing and documenting the overall workflow from prescreen to baseline to monthly surveys, 2) programming or supervising the programming of Qualtrics survey code, 3) developing Qualtrics user dashboards for tracking survey completion and univariate tabs; 4) maintaining regular analysis and checks of Qualtrics workflows to identify missed/incomplete surveys and fraudulent surveys; 5) as needed, developing new workflows that incorporate new recruitment modalities; 6) supervising the distribution of electronic gift card incentives through Tango.

20%

Manage IRB protocols

Manage all consolidated institutional review board protocols in IRB systems, including: 1) monitoring compliance with IRB certification of all team members, 2) submitting proposals for review, 3) applying for modifications to previously approved IRBs, 4) obtaining IRB continuing reviews or PI assurances annually, 5) submitting post-approval reports of unanticipated problems, and 6) submitting closure reports.

10%

Supervision of field medicine cohort study

Supervise recruitment, methodology and analysis for evaluation of field medicine programs, including 1) oversee the recruitment of subjects, 2) examination of proposed evaluation methodology and, 3) proofread the analysis of results.

10%

Supervise project staff

Supervise project staff engaged in field recruitment, distribution of participant incentives, data cleaning and other essential tasks, including 1) weekly team meetings, 2) quarterly individual performance reviews, 3) contribution to and monitoring of each student’s Individualized Development plan (IDP).

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

PhD

Public Health, Economics, or related field

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree

In related area and / or equivalent experience / training

Required

Relevant Experience

Applicants must have relevant research experience; experience gained in school counts toward this requirement.

Required

Extensive research experience related to homelessness and health

Required

Demonstrated experience in managing projects independently,

meeting project timelines, and communicating with internal and external stakeholders in a productive and timely manner

Required

Expertise analyzing data in R and Stata

Required

Expertise in developing complex workflows in Qualtrics

Required

Ability to take initiative, problem solve, and manage projects with minimal supervision, including time management skills and ability to meet tight deadlines

Required

Attention to detail and ability to organize and document workflow

Required

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including exceptional writing and presentation skills

Required

Experience with quantitative and qualitative research methods and causal inference

Required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

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:

41-253 CHS

Standing/Walking

X

Sitting

X

Bending/Stooping

X

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

Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes

X

X

Loud noise levels

X

Marked changes in humidity or temperature

X

Microwave/Radiation

X

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.