Please note: duration approximately four months; will include optional medical benefits, holiday pay and sick leave accrual.
Please include writing sample with your resume submission.
We are seeking a skilled Qualitative Data Analyst to join our research team for an NIH\-funded project on a couples\-based intervention for perinatal depression. This position requires 3\-4 years of experience conducting rigorous qualitative analysis and translating findings into high\-quality scientific manuscripts. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated expertise in qualitative methodologies and a track record of publishing in peer\-reviewed journals. The role includes leading the analysis of qualitative implementation data and documenting the intervention development process for dissemination.
Responsibilities:
- Perform thematic analysis using established frameworks (e.g., thematic analysis, grounded theory, framework analysis) to identify patterns, themes, and key findings
- Develop manuscripts for 2\-3 peer\-reviewed publications, including drafting introduction, methods, and results sections
- Develop dissemination presentations for scientific conferences
- Develop unidentified qualitative data to be uploaded qualitative data repository per NIH data guidelines
- Synthesize existing formative research data and collaborate with intervention developers and the Principal Investigator to accurately document the development process
- Prepare supplementary materials, including detailed codebooks, analytical memos, intervention description tables (e.g., TIDieR checklist), and logic models
- Master’s degree in public health, social and health behavior, social sciences, health sciences, health services research, or related field
- 3\-4 years of post\-degree experience conducting qualitative research in health\-related settings, preferably including underserved or low\-resource populations
- Minimum of 2\-3 first\-author or co\-author publications in peer\-reviewed journals
- Demonstrated expertise in multiple qualitative methodologies, including thematic analysis, framework analysis, content analysis, and grounded theory
- Familiarity with intervention development frameworks and reporting guidelines (e.g., TIDieR, or MRC guidance for complex interventions)
- Methodologies including thematic analysis, content analysis, grounded theory, or phenomenology
- Familiarity with reporting guidelines such as COREQ (Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research) and SRQR (Standards for Reporting Qualitative Research)
- Proven ability to write clear, compelling introduction, methods, and results sections for scientific audiences
- Experience writing intervention development or methods papers that synthesize formative research and describe intervention components
- Portfolio demonstrating published qualitative research in peer\-reviewed journals (please provide 2\-3 writing samples with application)
- Experience with reference management software (EndNote, Zotero, Mendeley)
- Strong oral communication skills for presenting at conferences and team meetings
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.
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
UCSF's Temporary Employment Program (TEP) recruits and hires temporary employees for immediate clerical and technical support services to UCSF Departments and various off\-campus locations. UCSF departments deploy temporary employees to work on special projects, fill in for regular employees who are on vacation or leave, or to temporarily fill a vacant position during recruitment. Frequently temporary employees become successful candidates for career and limited appointment positions.
Required Qualifications
Education and Experience
Technical Skills
Writing and Communication
The successful candidate will demonstrate intellectual curiosity, attention to detail, collaborative spirit, and commitment to producing methodologically sound research that advances public health knowledge and practice.
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 San Francisco 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, age or protected veteran status.
For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/ppsm\-20
For the University of California's Anti Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti\-Discrimination
Organization
TEP
Job Code and Payroll Title
005273 RSCH DATA ANL 2 RP
Job Category
Professional and Managerial, Research and Scientific, Temporary Employment
Bargaining Unit
Research and Public Service Professionals (RP)
Employee Class
Temporary Employment
Percentage
100%
Location
San Francisco, CA
Work Style
Fully Remote
Shift
Days
Shift Length
8 Hours