Senior Research Associate (Research Technician III, Range 1) - Office of Research and Sponsored Programs/Public Health

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Senior Research Associate (Research Technician III, Range 1) - Office of Research and Sponsored Programs/Public Health

Description

*SFSU INTERNAL APPLICATIONS ONLY*

Working Title

Senior Research Associate

SF State University

San Francisco State is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Senior Human Resources Manager.

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San Francisco State is a 100% Smoke/Vapor-Free Campus. Smoking or Vaping of any tobacco/plant-based substance is not permitted on any University properties.

The person holding this position may be considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

This position may be a "designated position" in the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position may be required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.

Department

Office of Research and Sponsored Programs/Public Health

Appointment Type

Temporary.

Position will end on or before June 30, 2027. Permanent status cannot be earned in this grant funded position. This Temporary appointment can be concluded prior to the stated temporary appointment end date, normally with a two-week notice period. Continuation of this temporary appointment is contingent upon grant funding.

Time Base

Full-Time

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday; from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Anticipated Hiring Range

$4,438.40 - $4,710.40 per month ($53,260.80 - $56,524.80 annually) at 0.8FTE

$5,548.00 - $5,888.00 per month ($66,576.00 - $70,656.00 annually) at 1.0FTE

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Position Summary

Research Technician III compiles and interprets statistical data in the investigation of public health issues; technical responsibilities consist of the preparation of detailed plans for study, the preparation of detailed reports on phases of major studies. The Research Tech will work under the supervision of the Principal Investigator to assist with the direct day-to-day study activities ensuring the successful implementation of research across all phases including but not limited to supervising recruitment, data collection and data management, and coordinating activities across studies to ensure the studies run smoothly and in a timely fashion. The incumbent recommends, devises and applies procedures for proposed studies; develops and works with the Principal Investigator and other technical staff on the programming and machine processing of data; analyzes quantitative and qualitative statistical data and prepares interpretative reports and graphic presentation of research material; supervises and assists other technical research staff; initiates or recommends new studies or investigations, additional uses of existing data, modifications of procedures; represents the research staff at meetings and conferences to present research findings, programs and research objectives. The research technician will work with and supervise members of the research team to ensure study protocols are followed and materials are produced with the highest scientific standards, and in a timely manner, including but not limited to tracking planned research activities across study sites and institutions. The research technician will play key roles in building and maintaining systems across the study components not only including literature reviews but also data collection, and dissemination of study findings such as the development of abstracts, research presentations for national conferences, and the preparation of findings to be disseminated across diverse audiences. Supervisory responsibilities include the direction of small research staff and students engaged in the compilation and analysis of data.

Position Information

The research technician will work independently and with the PI on the data compilation preparation and analyses of data using rigorous statistical and epidemiologic methods.

Compile/Manage/Analyze Statistical Data

• Compile, manage, merge and clean multiple data sources;
• Prepare, maintain and update codebooks for each and all data sources;
• Implement statistical analyses, including the development of code for descriptive and inferential Statistics, summarize data, prepare tables, and graphs to depict research findings.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records of recruitment activities and participant interactions.
• Ensure compliance with IRB protocols and culturally appropriate informed consent processes.
• Keep track of participant enrollment/analysis targets; identify new strategies to meet those enrollment targets as needed; provide regular
• updates to the study team

Project coordination and management

• Assist the PI with project coordination and management, including agenda setting for research meetings within and across institutions, and ensuring overall team research tasks align with timelines and fluctuating deadlines.
• Coordinate data collection, management and analyses with the research team, collaborators and coinvestigators
• Develop weekly/monthly plans o carry out research and supervise activities

Reporting/Presentation/Implementation

• Work closely with the PI, and co-Investigators across institutions (universities, community organizations) to carry out research activities
• across prevention science projects, including, the design, implementation, data collection, data management, and analysis as well as coordinating activities and the development of products across studies.
• Supervise research staff (including students, student interns, outreach and recruitment coordinator) across projects to advance all phases of the research, and ensure milestones and products are generated according to study timelines.
• Review literature related to child health, disparities, obesity and the influences of schools and policies related to nutrition, physical activity and food environments near schools
• Devise, implement and maintain an electronic-based bibliographic system to enable a methodical organization of our multi-topic literature, using endnote and excel software programs.
• Generate multiple reference libraries, organize files and create summary tables of evidence for analysis
• Assist in the preparation of research findings for manuscript development and dissemination.
• Assist the PI with submission of abstracts for conference presentations, preparation of posters, research briefs, and power point presentations.
• Deliver professional presentations at annual research conferences.
• Conduct periodic policy analyses directly related to our research, including changes over time.

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledges and Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of research techniques, including the planning of studies and investigations, the determining of variables and the developing of reference materials; thorough knowledge of research reporting techniques; general knowledge of machine tabulation techniques and the programming of data; thorough knowledge of the techniques and treatment of data such as simple correlation methods, trend analysis, frequency distribution analysis, sampling techniques, hypothesis testing and methods of interval estimation; familiarity with the principles of personnel management and effective supervision and ability to direct the work of others.

Ability to reason logically and capacity for independent and creative thinking on research problems; ability to develop techniques for handling a large variety of detailed data and ability to analyze these data; ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; strong ability to speak and write effectively; ability to analyze situations accurately and to adopt an effective course of action; excellent organizational abilities; ability to embrace ambiguity, flexibility and handle complexity; ability to work independently within fast paced environments; interpersonal ambassadorship skills and effective collaborative work across settings and organizations; knowledge of research ethnics and the protection of human subjects; open to innovation and challenge; ability to embrace juggling competing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

Core Competencies - embody the following competencies:

• Bias toward collaboration and teamwork.
• Effective oral, written and nonverbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in digital tools for outreach and data tracking
• Masters-level training in quantitative sciences, including public health, social epidemiology, economics, biostatistics or related field.
• Effective problem solving and resolution skills.
• Fluency in Spanish and English (Spoken and written)
• Personal effectiveness and credibility as demonstrated by interpersonal and professional confidence.
• Comfortable working with people of different backgrounds and across multiple institutions.
• A desire for engaging in scientific writing and reporting.
• Masters Degree in the Social Sciences, public health or related field including economics. Three years of research experience.

Pre-Employment Requirements

This position requires the successful completion of a background check.

Eligibility to Work

Applicants must be able to provide proof of US Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States, within three business days from their date of hire.

Benefits

Threaded through our Total Compensation package is a commitment to Bridging Life's Transitions. SF State is committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive program that rewards efforts that are appreciated by your colleagues, students and the customers we serve.

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Pension, 401k, Healthcare Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Vacation and Sick Leave as well as State Holidays and a dynamic Fee Waiver program, all geared towards the University's commitment to attract, motivate and retain our employee.

CSUEU Position (For CSUEU Positions Only)

Eligible and qualified on-campus applicants, currently in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9 are given hiring preference.

Additional Information

*SFSU INTERNAL APPLICATIONS ONLY*

SF STATE IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS. (i.e. H1-B VISAS).

Thank you for your interest in employment with California State University (CSU). CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. Because of this, CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California with very limited exception. While this position may be eligible for occasional telework, all work is expected to be performed in the state of California, and this position is assigned to on-campus operations.

CSU strongly encourages faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19. The systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/.

The Human Resources office is open Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and can be reached at (415) 338-1872.

Please note that this position, position requirements, application deadline and/or any other component of this position is subject to change or cancellation at any time.

Advertised: Jun 03 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
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