Research Associate - Hybrid

This position is a limited position with the possibility of extension/career conversion.

Reassignment Applicants:
Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

This position will work a hybrid schedule which includes a combination of working both onsite on Campus and remote.

UCSD Department of Psychiatry is one of the most innovative and productive academic departments in the country, offering challenging career opportunities in the diverse areas of advanced educational programs, cutting-edge research, and state-of-the-art clinical services. The department is committed to offering a dynamic learning environment and growing opportunities to its talented and dedicated employees.

• Theoretical knowledge of psychiatry, psychology, or related field and previous research experience in the related field.
• Experience performing research duties in a clinical research environment and coordinating research studies.
• Proven ability to work with minimal direction (work under supervision but not close technical supervision) and work collaboratively with the research team and investigators.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills and ability to work in a changing, multiple-demand setting in order to prioritize a large volume of work and meet deadlines efficiently and accurately.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency in using software to manage or manipulate data (Microsoft Excel, SPSS, SAS, R, Python)
• Working knowledge of longitudinal research design and methodology and DSM-IV/V criteria.
• Experience using a reference manager (Zotero, Mendeley, End Note).
• Experience collating the results of supervisor-specified statistical models for review.
• Experience proofreading and double-checking statistical estimates reported in manuscripts before publication.
• Ability to assist in the preparation of manuscripts through gathering information, writing delimited sections, and coordinating edits/feedback from multiple authors.
• Ability to assist with grant progress reports by providing study status and enrollment data.

• Bachelor's degree.
• Familiarity with IRB procedures and ability to respond to IRB requests.
• Familiarity with NIH grant progress reports.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check.
• Work may be completed remotely, conditional on approval of the supervisor.
• Must be flexible and work evenings and weekends as needed.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $58,151 - $69,363 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $27.85 - $33.22

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).