Job Details
Department Summary
The Epidemiology department in the Fielding School of Public Health is a national leader in preparing a new generation of epidemiologists. Through specialized methodologies, epidemiologists identify, track, and analyze how diseases and other conditions are caused, transmitted, and prevented, as well as how they are distributed throughout the population. Such information plays a critical role in guiding policies and other evidence-based strategies to promote health and work toward health equity.…
The vital importance of epidemiologic research was highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic, in which epidemiologists have helped to track outbreaks and provide guidance on how the virus spreads in community settings.
Position Summary
Seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Research Assistant to support the Principal Investigator's research. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational, communication, and data management skills and be committed to contributing to high-quality research in a collaborative environment.
Salary & Compensation
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Qualifications
- Must have experience conducting detailed health related interviews (Preferred)
- Must have experience working with chronically ill individuals and have some knowledge of Parkinson's Disease (Preferred)
- Must have experience working in epidemiologic studies (Preferred)
- Must be able to work independently and follow through with assignments with minimal supervision (Required)
- Demonstrated excellent written and verbal skills in English (Required)
- Must have valid California driver's license (Required)
- Ability to keep accurate, detailed and legible records of research data (Required)
- Ability to work with study participants with respect, sensitivity and maintain confidentiality of participant information (Required)
- Ability to use personal computer and Microsoft Office software (Required)
- Willingness to work flexible hours as needed, including occasional weekend hours, as needed for particular research activities. (Required)
- Willingness and ability to drive to field research locations in rural counties (Required)
Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations
- Must possess, upon hire, and maintain a valid CA noncommercial Class C License in accordance with the California (CA) Department of Motor Vehicles. (Required)
Special Conditions for Employment
- Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
Schedule
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
Union/Policy Covered
CX-Clerical & Allied Services
Complete Position Description
Organization
Working at University of California, Los Angeles
UCLA is a public research university located in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. It was founded in 1919 and is the second oldest of the ten campuses affiliated with the University of California system. UCLA offers over 300 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in a wide range of disciplines and enrolls about 26,000 undergraduate and about 12,000 graduate students from the United States and around the world every year.
UCLA features the College of Letters and Science, seven general campus professional schools, and four professional schools for the health sciences. The UCLA College of Letters and Science has 34 academic departments and 900 faculty, and houses the majority of UCLA's 129 undergraduate majors as well as the students in the Graduate Division of Letters and Sciences. The UCLA College Honors Program is also housed in the College. The College of Letters and Science's programs are divided into five academic divisions: humanities, social sciences, life sciences, physical sciences, and the International Institute. UCLA also offers certificate programs, undergraduate degree-credit and continuing education credits for non-full-time students through its UCLA Extension education program.
The 2010 edition of U.S. News & World Reportranked UCLA as the 24th best university in the nation and 32nd best in the world. In the 2007 edition of U.S. News and World Report, UCLA Medical Center was ranked best in the West, as well as one of the top 3 hospitals in the United States alongside Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Johns Hopkins Hospital. In 15 of the 16 medical specialty areas examined, UCLA Medical Center ranked in the top 20.
The campus' location in Los Angeles makes excursions to local museums, theaters, or other entertainment venues relatively quick and easy.