[Hiring] Research Program Coordinator @UCSF

Role Description

The Research Program Coordinator will serve as a key analyst and coordinator supporting the programmatic and research activities of the Principal Investigator within UCSF’s Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences. The position supports multiple grant-funded research projects focused on patient-provider communication, particularly in the areas of pharmacies, sexual and reproductive health, and empathy in healthcare. The Coordinator will conduct moderately complex qualitative and quantitative analytical work, support manuscript preparation and submission, and coordinate research, teaching, and mentorship activities. The research does not involve clinical trials.

The Coordinator will collaborate with UCSF departments, the San Francisco Department of Public Health, research and administrative partners, and outside consultants. The role will also evaluate research processes, data collection and storage practices, and available technologies and services to identify alternatives and make sound recommendations.

The position is within UCSF’s Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences, a major academic department in the School of Medicine committed to healthcare, education, and research. The role is based within the department’s Zuckerberg San Francisco General division, whose mission includes promoting justice, quality, and equity in women’s healthcare.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative data collection, cleaning, analysis, and other analytical activities supporting multiple research studies focused on patient-provider communication, pharmacies, sexual and reproductive health, and empathy in healthcare.
• Develop and support systems for research data collection, research-subject communication, and confidential data management.
• Prepare, edit, and modify manuscripts, presentations, abstracts, study instruments, research posters, syllabus materials, letters of recommendation, and other research-related documents.
• Conduct professional literature reviews and gather, synthesize, and analyze information to prepare reports and analyses for the Principal Investigator.
• Prepare and present research summaries, reports, and other materials for meetings and internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate research, teaching, and mentorship activities, including meetings, conference activities, research activities, grant applications, vendor selection and setup, and joint abstract submissions.
• Coordinate program and project activities with research and project staff and collaborate across UCSF departments and administrative units.
• Interface with partners including the Office of Sponsored Research, Research Administration, and San Francisco Department of Public Health departments as needed.
• Evaluate issues and research processes, gather relevant information, assess alternatives, and recommend approaches to data collection and storage based on available technologies and services.
• Support activities that advance UCSF PRIDE Values and Principles of Community and contribute to an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with dignity and respect.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any area.
• At least one year of related experience or equivalent training.
• Working knowledge of common organizational or research-specific computer applications, including Microsoft Office, particularly word processing and intermediate Excel functions.
• Proficient verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities within demanding timeframes.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to use sound judgment when responding to issues and concerns.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, research, and synthesize large amounts of data with strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated interest in sexual and reproductive health, including comfort with family planning and abortion, and infectious diseases including HIV.
• Knowledge of qualitative research concepts and applications.
• Ability to take initiative and direction and complete tasks in a timely and comprehensive manner.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, behavioral science, or another related area.
• Three years of experience working in an academic, research, public health, or related setting.
• Knowledge of survey software such as REDCap or Qualtrics.

Company Description

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.