Research Data Scientist
Research Data Scientist
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$ 69000 - 100200
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Job Description
The research data analyst will join the Department of Ophthalmology and work closely with a collaborative and exciting team at the F.I. Proctor Foundation studying eye diseases in the U.S. and internationally. Researchers at the F.I. Proctor Foundation conduct randomized controlled trials and large epidemiological studies on ocular diseases that can cause blindness and is widely regarded as the preeminent center for eye-related research in the world. The epidemiological studies involve large-scale population-based research of electronic health records databases with millions of observations (Big Data) and the trials involve domestic and international collaboration. This position requires a team member with excellent technical programming skills along with communication and organizational skills. The analyst will support research studies by: contributing to research study design (including clinical trials) study monitoring database creation data collection and retrieval data management primary statistical analysis of a complex nature and assistance with grant writing and publications. The position requires a team member that is comfortable with self-directed work and can work in a diverse team environment. The successful candidate will have experience conducting statistical analyses of large datasets. Experience with large electronic health records databases and tools for working on big data projects in remote cloud computing environments is a plus. The employee should show a strong interest in clinical research and a desire to contribute to the state of knowledge on the prevention treatment and correlates of disease.
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.
The salary range for this position is $69000 - $100200 (Annual Rate).
To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF including total compensation please visit: with a major in a related field of quantitative science (e.g. data science statistics public health epidemiology) and one years experience in project management or clinical research or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability age protected veteran status or other protected status under state or federal law.
Department Description
The Department of Ophthalmology is one of the leading ophthalmology departments in clinical care training and research nationwide and is first among academic medical center peers in National Eye Institute funding. The Department of Ophthalmology is a one of the largest recipients of federal grant funds among peer departments and has been in the top 10 in NIH funding. Additionally we have been the #1 recipient of the Research to Prevent Blindness funding nationwide with nearly $1.2 million granted in a single year. Overall the Department has a wide--ranging portfolio of 60 active research grants. The F.I. Proctor Foundation for Research in Ophthalmology at UCSF is committed to engaging in research activities and providing state-of-the-art patient care that address ocular diseases that cause blindness. The Proctor Foundation mission is the prevention of blindness worldwide through research and teaching focused on infectious and inflammatory eye disease.
UCSFs renowned eye care services has a new state-of-the-art home. In November 2020 the Wayne and Gladys Valley Center for Vision opened its doors. Located at UCSFs Mission Bay Campus the center houses the Vision Clinics where many of UCSFs eye care programs relocated as well as research and teaching facilities. Ophthalmology conducts its patient care teaching research and public service activities currently at multiple UCSF campuses: Parnassus Mt. Zion Veterans Administration Medical Center (VAMC) San Francisco General (SFG) East Bay and Benioff Childrens Hospital at Mission Bay and in Oakland. The Department sponsors numerous invited speakers research seminars journal clubs as well as a postdoctoral training program focused on mentorship networking and recognition. The UCSF Department of Ophthalmology consists of approximately 300 FTEs (including UCSF Health employees) including faculty basic scientists postdoctoral scholars graduate students residents fellows clinical research and administrative staff.
About UCSF
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 worlds 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.
Pride Values
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 engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education discovery and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
Employment Type
Full Time
