Staff Research Associate 3

Psych-ZSFG-Child-ICAP

Full Time

88000BR

Job Summary

The UCSF-SFGH JJBH research team engages in a program of research that incorporates epidemiological/observation, behavioral intervention efficacy trial, and structural-level approaches to understanding how to improve behavioral health (HIV and sexually transmitted infections risk, psychiatric symptoms, substance use), and legal (recidivism) outcomes for system-involved youth and adults. The JJBH team also has a portfolio of work focusing on projects and programs specific to behavioral health service navigation for youth, young adults and families (e.g., a navigator program for transition age youth recently or currently involved in foster care, a family navigator program for youth and families served in Pediatric Primary Care at ZSFG), telehealth interventions for youth and families impacted by the child welfare system, and evaluation of gender-responsive behavioral health services for girls and women who have contact with the justice system (e.g., evaluation of VoicesHEAL gender responsive services).

The Juvenile inJustice Behavioral Health (JJBH) lab is seeking a Staff Research Associate. The incumbent will assist with complex tasks on a few projects within the JJBH lab such as EmpowerED. Project EmpowerED is a collaborative grassroots effort to develop a Less Restrictive Program (LRP) for youth detained in Secure Youth Treatment Facility (SYTF) programs who are interested in pursuing higher education. LRPs are promising alternatives to youth incarceration, allowing youth to serve their time in community-based settings. This work is being led by Cre8innovations, a community-based organization led by formerly incarcerated professionals in partnership with the Office of Youth and Community Restoration (OYCR). The current study aims to document the LRP development process using implementation science frameworks to create a blueprint for future LRP development across California.

Duties will include:

• Expert-Level Research Activities: The candidate will engage in research activities that demand a high level of expertise and combines knowledge and skills from two distinct occupational fields or scientific disciplines.
• Collaboration on Research Projects: The candidate will collaborate with principal investigators and lab faculty on research projects, contributing innovative ideas and insights related to research procedures. Their contributions are expected to go beyond standard procedures and demonstrate a significant independent contribution.
• Consultation and Problem-Solving: The candidate will consult will principal investigators and lab faculty to plan the approach to basic research problems, read and abstract relevant articles, and contribute original ideas to the research process.
• Report and Manuscript Preparation: The candidate will prepare comprehensive written reports detailing research methods, ensuring that research findings are documented and communicated effectively in manuscripts and other publications.

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 $30.89 - $49.68 (Hourly 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 Infant, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (ICAP) at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFG) is looking to hire an Administrative Assistant on Dr. Marina Tolou-Shams' Juvenile inJustice Behavioral Health (JJBH) research team. The UCSF-SFGH JJBH research team engages in a program of research that incorporates epidemiological/observation, behavioral intervention efficacy trial, and structural-level approaches to understanding how to improve behavioral health (HIV and sexually transmitted infections risk, psychiatric symptoms, substance use), and legal (recidivism) outcomes for system-involved youth and adults. The JJBH team also has a portfolio of work focusing on projects and programs specific to behavioral health service navigation for youth, young adults and families (e.g., a navigator program for transition age youth recently or currently involved in foster care, a family navigator program for youth and families served in Pediatric Primary Care at ZSFG), telehealth interventions for youth and families impacted by the child welfare system, and evaluation of gender-responsive behavioral health services for girls and women who have contact with the justice system (e.g., evaluation of VoicesHEAL gender responsive services).

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS with a degree in a related science and two or more years of recent, directly related work experience, utilizing the techniques or methods required by the position and demonstrating technical expertise in these areas; and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated experience in clinical research and scientific writing including contributions or original ideas of importance in the prosecution of laboratory and/or field phases of research or combination of journey level knowledge and skill drawn from two ordinarily distinct occupational fields or scientific disciplines.
• Strong oral/written communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Exceptional analytical skills to evaluate the importance and urgency of problems
• Excellent demonstrated interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
• Ability to exercise independent judgment
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and regulations.
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

N/A

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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

009611 SRA 3

Job Category

Research and Scientific

Bargaining Unit

University Professional Technical Employees - Research Support Professionals Unit (UPTE-RX)

Employee Class

Limited Appt

Percentage

100%

Appointment End Date

30-Jun-2026

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG)

Work Style

Flexible

Shift

Variable

Shift Length

Variable

Additional Shift Details

M-F ; 8 hours; Flexible 1 Day Onsite