[Hiring] Research Tools Technical Lead @UCSF

Role Description

The Research Tools Technical Lead serves as the principal technical leader and application expert for tools overseen by the Research Tools team, including (but not limited to) UCSF's REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture) research data management platform.

This role combines deep technical expertise in research informatics with strategic architecture capabilities, automation implementation, and technical project leadership.

• Operates at the intersection of research support, infrastructure automation, and technical innovation.
• Serves as both the lead administrator for critical research data systems and a staff-level technical leader for cross-functional projects requiring advanced architectural guidance.
• Uses AI/LLM driven technologies to accelerate development when possible and sensible.
• May deploy or build new AI technologies as part of the growing Research IT footprint in this area.

Qualifications

• Deep technical expertise in research informatics.
• Strategic architecture capabilities.
• Experience in automation implementation.
• Technical project leadership experience.

Requirements

• Experience with research data management platforms, specifically REDCap.
• Ability to lead cross-functional projects.
• Knowledge of AI technologies and their application in research IT.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Supportive work environment focused on diversity and inclusion.

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.

• Only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences.
• Home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging, and stem cells.