Research Data Analyst III - Medicine
The University of California, San Diego
About this position
Position Description
Within the Department of Medicine at UCSD, the Center on Gender Equity and Health (GEH) focuses on conducting innovative global public health research, medical and academic training, and evidence-based intervention development and evaluation of programs related to gender inequities, gender-based violence, and sexual and reproductive health (adolescent and unintended pregnancy, family planning, HIV/STI, healthy birth spacing). The team of social science and epidemiology researchers assembled by GEH includes leading figures in measurement and rigorous evaluation of sustainable programs working with girls, young women, their male partners and their families to understand and change gender-based behaviors and social norms that compromise health and safety. GEH epidemiologic and evaluation research is currently being undertaken in South Asia, west and east sub-Saharan Africa, and the United States. This research is supported by a diverse portfolio of public and private funders, conducted in conjunction with international NGOs, and includes engagement with local and national governments. Under general supervision of the Principal Investigator, the Research Data Analyst provides day-to-day leadership and coordination for qualitative and mixed-methods research projects focused on social and gender norms, adolescent wellbeing, sexual and reproductive health, gender-based violence, and violence against children. With expertise in West Africa, and experience across low-and-middle-income countries, the Research Data Analyst will emphasize co-lead, collaborative research involving multi-country research partners, academic institutions, and donors. This role will be responsible for managing research implementation across the project lifecycle, with particular emphasis on qualitative and mixed-methods study design, tool development, data collection, analysis, and synthesis. The role will work closely with PIs, co-investigators, and partners to ensure methodological rigor, adherence to protocols, and high-quality data, while also supporting learning, adaptation, and use of findings. In addition to technical contributions, the position plays a key management and coordination role, tracking deliverables, supporting team workflows, and facilitating communication across partners and internal teams. The Research Data Analyst contributes to proposal development, manuscript preparation, and dissemination products, and represents projects in meetings, learning forums, and conferences as needed. This role requires a proactive, collaborative team player who can balance independent initiative with strong coordination and support of others. 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.
Qualifications
Three years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor degree in related area. Thorough knowledge of research function. Experience with a variety of research methodologies including desk reviews, key informant interviews, and case studies. Thorough skills associated with statistical analysis and systems programming. Thorough skills in analysis and consultation. Demonstrated experience researching, gathering, organizing information to produce presentations, reports, graphics, correspondence, graphs, and spreadsheets to generate, track, and analyze required data. Skills to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing. Skills in project management. Such as such as managing contractual agreements with partners (sub awards and consultants), tracking payment invoices, managing reporting to funders, monitoring study budgets and project deliverables and deadlines. Research skills at a level to evaluate alternate solutions and develop recommendations. Ability to research information via formal and informal literature reviews and analyze data from multi-media sources to arrive at valid conclusions. Thorough knowledge and experience with data collection activities. Knowledge of the design and implementation of data collection procedures and protocols and the collection, entry, management, and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data. Experience writing for social-behavioral research including study progress reports, peer-reviewed manuscripts, funder reports, grey literature, etc. Ability to work across multiple projects and with multiple teams simultaneously and prioritize and complete tasks across projects with conflicting deadlines and changing priorities. Demonstrates attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Extensive computer experience including expertise with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience working with partners/projects or other relevant efforts in low and middle income countries (LMICs).