Field Researcher II - Medicine - Hybrid
The University of California, San Diego
About this position
Position Description
The Division of Infectious Diseases and Global Public Health within the Department of Medicine at UC San Diego aims to eliminate the burdens of infectious diseases and health disparities by delivering outstanding patient care, conducting world-class multidisciplinary health research, directing the institutional response to antimicrobial resistance, preventable healthcare associated infections, and emerging pathogens, and offering leadership, consultation and training on global public health, gender equity, microbiology, and infectious diseases topics. Under direct supervision of senior researchers, candidate will help develop and implement research study protocols. Will assist with programming instruments in REDCap, writing and tracking materials for IRB submissions, and recruiting study participants. Will perform screening procedures, collect informed consent, and conduct data collection via participant surveys/interviews. Will assist with creating reports on recruitment and enrollment for investigators and granting institutions. Will coordinate with other study staff to organize team meetings, purchase human subjects compensation and field research materials, provide routine updates to senior staff, and maintain accurate research records.
Qualifications
Six years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor’s degree in related area plus two years of related experience/training. Working knowledge of safety, legal, cultural and regulatory requirements relative to field research responsibility. Working knowledge of research discipline, principles, concepts, analysis and / or operations being conducted at field / remote sites. Working knowledge of local customs and operations at field / remote sites. Demonstrates ability to develop and maintain strategic relationships and partnerships with remote research partners. Demonstrates ability to work with a team, and to meet deadlines with minimal supervision. Demonstrates attention to detail and organizational skills. Demonstrates ability to work in ambiguous conditions. Proficient research and analytical skills. Demonstrated communication skills with project team members.