Research Data Manager

MED-CORE-CARD

Full Time

82731BR

Job Summary

Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced research professional with a full understanding of in-depth statistical analyses and / or research software programming techniques. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

The Research Data Manager will work under the direction of Co-Directors of the Center for Biosignal Research (CBR) (cbr.ucsf.edu) and the CBR Scientific Program Manager. The incumbent will manage existing and newly developed CBR databases, perform data extractions and database updates, perform data analysis and develop analytic pipelines for clinical information systems. They will work independently and in collaboration with faculty investigators to facilitate multiple research projects and CBR efforts. This includes advising on, assisting and managing the building of research datasets, organizing, cataloguing, and curating relevant data (such as data from NIH-funded cohort studies; CBR databases approved for FDA validation; data from digital health registries, including wearable-device data).

The incumbent will maintain appropriate certifications, update data accordingly, work with external agencies to meet regulatory requirements and assure users are appropriately certified. They will manage the data to select requested databases and cohorts and translate the available data into analysis-ready datasets. They will work with the clinical systems within the UCSF Health system or other entities providing datasets to update databases and work with investigators to access and/ or extract new data as appropriate. The incumbent will have thorough working knowledge of computers to identify, make relevant recommendations about, utilize, update, and maintain systems to facilitate this work.

The incumbent will also seek out an understanding of existing UCSF and CBR databases (become a local domain expert and liaison) and UCSF clinical systems to expand the data sources accessible for CBR research and operations.

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 $84,400 - $120,100 (Annual Rate).

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Department Description

The Division of Cardiology, in which the Center for Biosignal Research is based, is one of the largest clinical, research and training divisions of the Department of Medicine (DOM) at UCSF. Within the Division are sub-specialty sections for: Adult Congenital Heart Disease; Advanced Heart Failure, Transplant, and Pulmonary Hypertension; Cardiac Electrophysiology; Echocardiography and Cardiac Imaging; General Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology; and Prevention. The Division runs several clinical practices in multiple sites, conducts basic and clinical research, and educates medical students, residents, clinical fellows and postdoctoral scholars through ACGME as well as non-ACGME training programs. In addition, the Division has significant and complex financial and administrative relationships with the Department of Medicine (DOM) and the UCSF Medical Center, as well as large patient care programs in the sections noted above, large clinical, Federal, and privately supported research programs and six faculty laboratories.

The Division has 70+ full-time faculty, 7 non-faculty academics, 36 clinical fellows, 6 post-doctoral research fellows, 10 WOS faculty, 2 MSP physicians and over 60 research support and administrative staff. The Division currently expends over $22 million per year in pursuit of its clinical, research, training, and service missions. While the Division is primarily split between the Parnassus and Mission Bay campuses, fellows have rotations at the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and 3 or more years of directly related work experience; and/or equivalent experience/training
• Working knowledge of clinical research principles and research design
• Thorough knowledge of SQL and highly proficient with queries and data management in SQL databases; highly proficient in database principals and database management, information systems
• Working skills in statistical analysis, systems programming using software such as SPSS, STATA, SAS, R and/or Python. Ideally fluent in several if not all of these software/languages
• Experienced and proficient in standard Microsoft Office products including Excel and Access, as well as MS SQL
• Thorough analytical and design skills, including the ability to abstract information requirements from real-world processes to understand information flows in computer systems
• Experienced in working with inter-related databases
• Strong skills to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing
• Skills in project management

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• Demonstrated interest and ability in scientific writing to communicate research methods, context within existing literature and results in well-written prose
• Proficiency in creating publication-quality tables and figures to communicate research results visually using software such as excel, powerpoint, keynote, Tableau, adobe illustrator, adobe photoshop etc.
• Experience with clinical research data and methods, including in the cardiovascular and medical domains

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 world's 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 diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco 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, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

006257 RSCH DATA ANL 3

Job Category

Professional (Non-Clinical), Research and Scientific

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Mission Bay (SF)

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm