A. Assist with general research activities
-Conduct literature reviews, generate summaries of literature searches, and maintain reference databases.
-Assist with access to datasets, data collection, entry/coding, and data cleaning.
-Maintain files/records related to review status and data collection.
B. Conduct interviews with research participants and assist with other data collection activities
-Locate, contact, track, and recruit prospective research participants.
-Screen and schedule interviews of prospective research participants.
-Conduct interviews and surveys using structured and semi-structured measures.
-Administer standardized instruments and tests, as trained, and according to manualized instruction.
-Maintain confidentiality of evaluation participant data and interactions.
C. Assist with report/manuscript/proposal preparation and submission
-Assist with data analysis.
-Prepare tables, figures, PowerPoint presentations, etc.
-Assist in the preparation of manuscript/poster and proposal submissions.
D. Administrative tasks
-Work collaboratively with fellow project staff to complete project tasks, to problem-solve, and to achieve identified goals and objectives.
-Attend to detail when creating agendas, taking notes, and preparing handouts and tables, etc.
-Maintain project collaborator and site email and mailing lists.
-Maintain orderly and accurate files and project documentation.
-Attend and contribute to internal project meetings with project investigator.
-Assist with human subjects with documentation and applications to Institutional Review Boards.
1. Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree is preferred.
2. Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally, and in writing, with participants, staff, and supervisors is required. Constant
3. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff members is required. Constant
4. Organizational skills to maintain records and coordinate other tasks is required. Constant
5. Skill in speaking and writing to persons of various social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds is required. Constant
6. Willingness and ability to maintain confidentiality of participants interviewed is required. Constant
7. Ability to think logically is required. Constant
8. Ability to report to work productively on a daily basis from home when University guidance requires and in the office, otherwise, following any required safety procedures, including wearing a mask, physical distancing, temperature checks, and daily screening, is required. Constant
9. Experience in data collection, including interviewing, with similar populations is required. Frequent
10. Ability to review, recall, and assess interview forms for completeness, accuracy, and internal consistency is required. Frequent
11. Ability to question participants about sensitive behavioral issues, including drug use and criminal behavior, and frequency of high-risk behaviors is required. Frequent
12. Demonstrated knowledge of personal computers and relevant software programs (e.g., data entry, word processing, spreadsheets, qualitative data analysis software) such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook is required. Frequent
13. Ability to conduct statistical analysis is strongly preferred. Frequent
14. Familiarity with Filemaker Pro, Obsidian, Roam Research, and Canva is preferred. Frequent
15. Familiarity with UCLA reimbursement and travel procedures is preferred. Frequent
16. Skill in simple mathematics is required. Frequent
17. Willingness to work evenings and weekends is required. Occasional
18. Driver’s license and car for field interviews is required. Occasional
19. Ability to travel (able to fly, rent and drive a car, stay overnight when needed) is required. Occasional
20. Experience with teaching or training is required. Occasional
UCLA 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, disability, or protected Veteran status.