Field Researcher 2

FIELD RESEARCHER 2 (005190)

UCPath Position ID: TBD_4543

Position Description History/Status

Approved Date:

6/13/2025 3:36:43 PM

Date Last Edited:

6/13/2025 3:36:39 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

2400O

Organization:

UCLA FIELDING SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH

Division Code:

2410D

Division:

PUBLIC HEALTH DIV

Department:

192000 - COMMUNITY HEALTH SCIENCES

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

TBD_4543

Position Description ID

240909

UC Payroll Title:

FIELD RESEARCHER 2 (005190)

Business Title:

Field Researcher 2

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

Grade 19

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):

2 - Staff: Career

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

0.5

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

40138618

Reports to Payroll Title:

Professor

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40063918

Department Head Payroll Title:

Chair

CLOSE SUPERVISION - Indicates that the incumbent is assigned duties according to specific procedures. Work is checked frequently, and in addition there may be formal training.

POSITION SUMMARY

The incumbent will work on two major projects under the guidance of the Principal Investigator, Dr. Dana Rose Garfin. The applicant will assist with data collection and coordination of Dr. Garfin's Mindful Self Compassion (MSC) for Trauma Exposed Unhoused Women with Comorbid PTSD/SUD. The applicant will also assist with a systematic review of psychological and behavioral responses to wildfires.

The discipline of community health sciences emphasizes that a person’s health isn’t simply about genes or habits, but also depends on where they live, work, and play. Structural issues — such as housing, discrimination, geography, and education — are key social determinants of health. These factors help explain why people who live in affluent communities can live a decade longer than those living in low-income communities.

The UCLA Fielding School of Public Health’s Department of Community Health Sciences (CHS) is ideally positioned for optimal impact in research, training, and practice in these structural issues because of its strong community ties, multidisciplinary teamwork, theory-driven approach, and practical experience.

Research Coordinator

1. Assisting with supervising data collection for Dr. Garfin’s clinical trial at Prototypes in Pomona, CA

2. Supporting with REDCap and data collection.

3. Ensuring supplies are ordered and on site for data collection; scheduling research assistants for data collection days; sending reminder calls and texts to participants.

4. Working with project leaders to coordinate research activities, procurement and operation of instrumentation, infrastructure and required field research commodities.

5. Assisting with literature review of psychological and behavioral responses to wildfires.

6. Meet with research team weekly

7. Work with the PI and research team on title/abstract screening, full text review, and coding of articles

8. Responsible for study documentation, logs and reports.

100%

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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 combination of education and experience/training

Preferred

Experience conducting literature searches using PubMed, PsycINFO, Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar; reading articles; coding articles using Excel.

Required

Experience or interest in conducting clinical research

Required

Experience working with historically marginalized communities or individuals with high trauma exposure in community mental health settings

Required

Some post-baccalaureate work in psychology or related

Preferred

Experience coding articles for systematic and/or scoping reviews

Preferred

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:

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 2: Position in which required tasks normally do not involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, but may require performing unplanned Classification 1 tasks. In these jobs the normal work performance involves no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. However, exposure or potential exposure may be required as a condition of employment.