Professional Researcher: Assistant, Associate or Full
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Application WindowOpen date: May 16, 2024Most recent review date:Friday, May 31, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.Final date: Friday, Nov 14, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.Position descriptionDepartment of Epidemiology and BiostatisticsUniversity of California, San FranciscoProfessional Researcher: Assistant, Associate or FullThe DREAM Lab (Disparities Research: Environment and Multi-omics (dreamlab.ucsf.edu)), within the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), invites applications for one or more full-time Professional Researchers at the Assistant, Associate, or Full rank with a start date as early as August 2024.UCSF is one of the nation's top medical research institutions, and the UCSF Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics is the largest department of epidemiology in the University of California system. Our department provides a supportive and rich academic environment for innovative research, with special opportunities for research on population health and health equity and ample opportunity for collaboration. Our department has primary responsibility within UCSF for delivering training in the methods of epidemiology, biostatistics, health data science, public health, and health services research. The DREAM Lab has a robust portfolio of funded research investigating the multi-level drivers of health inequities, examining factors ranging from structural and social drivers of health to molecular factors. This is an opportunity to join an energetic program at one of the nation's top medical research institutions.Duties: This Professional Researcher (“Research Scientist”) position, designed for PhD-level researchers, will contribute to multi-disciplinary, collaborative research projects conducted by the DREAM Lab. For early-career researchers, this role will offer unique opportunities to gain the experience and skills to become an independent researcher. For mid-stage researchers, this role will offer opportunities to expand and apply expertise in disparities research, and be involved in large, multidisciplinary initiatives. The Professional Researcher (“Research Scientist”) position will:Work directly with DREAM Lab Principal Investigators and other members of the DREAM Lab to collaboratively design, conduct, and lead research, including community-engaged research, on the role of structural and social drivers/determinants of health, and the molecular pathways by which they impact upon health outcomes; develop and lead a progressively independent research program aligned with the scope and mission of the DREAM Lab;contribute to grants as Co-Investigator and Principal Investigator; present research findings at scientific conferences; publish papers in peer-reviewed literature. Qualifications: Candidates must have:PhD, ScD or DrPH in epidemiology, public health, biostatistics, health policy, data science/informatics, or a closely related field (MD with at least a master's degree in these disciplines may be considered); Strong epidemiologic study design and analytic skillsExcellent communication skills, including advanced writing skillsExpertise, with a strong publication record, in conduct of advanced epidemiologic studies.Strong interest and established excellence in health inequities research and research on structural and social drivers of health. Experience preparing grant applicationsOther preferred qualifications include: cancer epidemiologic research; advanced epidemiologic methods including causal inference models, multi-level analyses, geospatial analysis; experience working with large databases such as cancer registry data, geospatial data, electronic health records data, molecular data. Candidates with research portfolios in population health and health equity and with diverse historically under-represented backgrounds in science are particularly encouraged to apply. We seek candidates who will contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence and enrich our culture of collaboration. The position is hybrid, including in-person work at the UCSF Mission Bay campus.Please apply online at , by submitting a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, statement of research, a statement of contributions to diversity, and the names and contact information for three references. The statement of research should include the following elements: 1) your research experience and any experience with proposals or funded awards, 2) your interest in this position, and 3) career goals. Please see the following page for more details on the contributions to diversity statement: Applicant materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission. The selected candidate must meet all of the qualifications at the time of appointment.See Table 13B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $87,100-$231,800.Application RequirementsDocument requirementsCurriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.). Cover LetterStatement of ResearchStatement of Contributions to Diversity - Please see the following page for more details: Contributions to Diversity StatementStatement of Teaching (Optional)Misc / Additional (Optional)Reference requirements3 required (contact information only)About UC San FranciscoAs a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. UC San Francisco seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.Job locationSan Francisco, CA