Data Analyst CTB
University of California, San Francisco · California, United States
JOB SUMMARY:
The Research Data Analyst 3 will independently support data management and analysis for one or more domestic and international research projects. Responsibilities will include designing data collection instruments and REDCap databases; developing data dictionaries and standard operating procedures; overseeing data collection, validation, cleaning, integration, and documentation; training and supporting project staff; monitoring data quality and timeliness; and resolving data discrepancies with collaborating research sites. In collaboration with investigators and biostatisticians, the analyst will conduct statistical analyses using established methods, interpret findings, prepare tables, figures, and reports, and contribute to abstracts, manuscripts, and scientific presentations. The analyst will manage competing priorities across projects and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary collaborators while ensuring compliance with applicable research protocols and data privacy and security requirements.
The RDA 3 will support several projects, however the primary project will be Rapid Research in Diagnostics Development for TB Network (R2D2 TB Network): This NIH-funded project has established a platform to identify promising early-stage TB diagnostics and conduct field evaluations to assess their accuracy, usability, acceptability, and cost-effectiveness. The project includes research sites in Uganda, Zambia, Vietnam, India, and the Philippines. The analyst will support multicountry data systems, collaborate with international research teams, monitor data quality, and prepare analysis-ready datasets. Depending on experience and project needs, the position may also contribute to human factors research, Bayesian analyses, and health economic studies.
Department Summary:
The UCSF Center for Tuberculosis (CTB) unites a multidisciplinary community of TB experts working to accelerate global TB elimination and train the next generation of TB scientists. Since launching in 2019, CTB has grown to include more than 50 faculty investigators across UCSF and UC Berkeley, spanning immunology, data science, epidemiology, pharmacology, diagnostics, therapeutics, biostatistics, implementation science, and policy. As the operational hub of the NIH P30-funded UC Tuberculosis Research Advancement Center, CTB serves as the scientific home for the TB research enterprise at UCSF and beyond. Through cooperative scholarship, technical training, mentorship, clinical excellence, advocacy, and a collaborative spirit, CTB-affiliated faculty, fellows, and staff are advancing global health and improving the lives of TB-affected communities through transformative research and practice.
The Institute for Global Health Sciences (IGHS) is a UCSF campus wide interdisciplinary program that reports to the Chancellor. IGHS is structured as an Organized Research Unit (ORU) and control point that oversees a portfolio of $330M in sponsored programs (including $80-90M per year in grants and cooperative agreements expenses), two graduate groups that confer Masters and PhD degrees, and an administrative unit that provides communication, financial management, event planning, staffing support, operations, and program development support to faculty members working in global health across the campus.
IGHS's mission is to advance health and reduce health disparities worldwide, with a focus on vulnerable populations. IGHS is continuing to expand its programmatic activities into new regions (Latin America and Asia) and new themes (e.g., transdisciplinary research in infectious disease, maternal and child health, and non-communicable diseases, pandemic preparedness, digital health, climate change, and migrant health). It also is working to develop new educational program offerings (degree and certificate) and partnerships with academic institutions in the US and in low- and middle-income (LMIC) countries. It also has engagements domestically with public health programs, including the California Department of Public Health.
IGHS is committed to ensuring a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment as we work towards becoming an anti-racist organization. We strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. Please see our statement on anti-racism here:
DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Identify the functions or tasks that employees in the job perform. The essential functions should state the purpose of the work and the results to be accomplished, rather than how the function is performed. Of the tasks listed, what percentage of time is devoted to each? The more time employees spend on a function, the more likely it is that the function is essential. Generally, include those functions that account for 10% or more of the work, i.e., key items that contribute significantly to the achievement of the job. The functions should add up to 100%.
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of time
Essential Function (Yes/No)
Key Responsibilities
(To be completed by Supervisor)
20
YesPlans long-term research studies, including the preparation of proposals, development of standard operating procedures, design of data collection instruments and determining sampling procedures.25
YesGathers, analyzes, prepares and summarizes the collection of information and data; recommends statistical approaches, trends, sources and uses. Conducts data analysis.10
YesPrepares reports of studies to summarize enrollment and data quality. May oversee participant enrollment and data collection at international reseach sites in collaboration with local study coordinator.20
YesManages database of research data for projects, including data security policies and procedures. Prepares data queries and works with local research teams to resolve data queries10
YesPrepares data for presentation (tables, figures). Participates in drafting scientific abstracts, presentations and manuscripts10
YesMay direct work of data entry, database management and research analysis of students and in-country support staff5
YesKeeps abreast of technical advances in storage, documentation, analysis and dissemination of computerized data.100%
(To update total %, enter the amount of time in whole numbers (without the % symbol - e.g., 15, 20) then highlight the total sum (e.g., 1%) at the bottom of the column and press F9. The total sum should add up to 100%.)Required:
- Bachelor's degree in epidemiology, public health, or related area and 3 years of directly relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Human Subjects research training or ability to obtain in the first year of employment
- Thorough knowledge of research function.
- Thorough skills associated with statistical analysis and systems programming.
- Thorough skills in analysis and consultation.
- Skills to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing.
- Knowledge of several statistical programs including STATA or R and MS Excel, as well as the data management program REDCap, is required to ensure the accuracy of study data, produce relevant datasets for analysis, conduct data analysis, and prepare data for publication/presentation.
Preferred:
- Experience working on international collaborations including international field experience.
- Experience working in global health research including in sub-Saharan Africa or Asia
- Proficiency designing and analyzing choice experiments using Sawtooth and/or other statistical programs including STATA or R
- Skills in project management.
- Knowledge of medical terminology with a focus on tuberculosis is needed to work with the many study collaborators.
- Research skills at a level to evaluate alternate solutions and develop recommendations.