Research Assistant

Job Summary

This position is well suited for recent university graduates seeking structured, full-time research experience prior to pursuing advanced training (e.g., MD, PhD, MPH, or related programs). The role is entry-level in scope and provides close mentorship and supervision while offering a steep learning curve. The anticipated term for this position is two years. Responsibilities include supporting research projects by extracting, organizing, and interpreting data from various sources for problems of limited scope;

working under supervision and in collaboration with data analysts and other collaborators on research design and presentations; performing literature searches (e.g., advanced Pub Med) and synthesizing results concisely; assisting with interpretation and exploration of data; managing multiple research projects simultaneously; drafting, proofreading, and submitting manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals; and writing and managing human subjects (Institutional Review Board) approvals within and outside of UCSF.

The candidate will learn to use professional concepts to conduct and/or support analytical studies or projects and acquire skills to analyze issues and problems, gather data and information, find and evaluate alternatives and make sound recommendations.

EM-General-ZSFG
Full Time

Salary 87585

The Department of Emergency Medicine (DEM) provides emergency medical care to over 177,000 patients annually at the UCSF Medical Center at Parnassus, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals at Mission Bay and Oakland and Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center. DEM administrative and research staff support the work of 94 full-time faculty and 50+ part-time attending physicians, a residency program, fellowship programs and over 300 house staff and students each year.

Our vision is to be the leader in compassionate, innovative and equitable emergency care for all people at all times.

• Bachelor's degree with a major in a related field, broadly defined (e.g., liberal arts, economics, public policy, and/or pre-medical background) and/or equivalent experience/training
• Skills to learn organization-specific and other computer application programs
• Basic communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality
• Ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns
• Basic skills to analyze and research information and learn to synthesize large amounts of data with exquisite attention to detail
• Basic program and project management skills
• Ability to meet precise deadlines and be part of a fast-paced problem-solving team that works with minimum supervision and is highly motivated
• Technical proficiency in standard Microsoft Office software and ability to learn data hosting service platform
• High integrity and strong work ethic

• Analytical abilities and familiarity with statistical software packages (e.g., R, STATA, or SAS, etc.)

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health.

We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values. In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce.

We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and…