Research Data Analyst 3

JOB SUMMARY

Involves gathering, analyzing, and interpreting a wide variety of research data. Designs and conducts research including selecting data samples, developing research instruments, analyzing collected information according to established statistical methods, and developing recommendations based on research findings. Prepares reports, charts, tables, and other visual aids to interpret and communicate data and results.

The Research Data Analyst (RDA) will serve as the Research Data Manager on the ARIA project and provide the architectural backbone for a large-scale, multi-department clinical neural data initiative. 

Primarily, they will transform raw signals from a complex stack of clinical neural collection hardware into highly structured, analysis-ready datasets. Data pipeline software will be built from the ground up, designing robust systems capable of handling high-dimensional time-series data. Our goal is to use optimized storage using formats like TileDB or SQLite and ensure code quality through modern software tooling in languages such as Python or Rust. In building these architectures, the Research Data Analyst must author and implement rigorous clinical data collection protocols, seamlessly integrating hardware outputs with clinical capture systems like REDCap.

Additionally, the Research Data Analyst will act as the main coordinator of data distribution. Mostly, they will be orchestrating the dissemination of data between various parties across departments and institutions. Also, in part, they will be a collaborative partner to multi-disciplinary research teams, actively shaping the statistical and computational design of neural data analyses.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

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DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Identify the functions or tasks that employees in the job perform. The essential functions should state the purpose of the work and the results to be accomplished, rather than how the function is performed. Of the tasks listed, what percentage of time is devoted to each? The more time employees spend on a function, the more likely it is that the function is essential. Generally, include those functions that account for 10% or more of the work, i.e., key items that contribute significantly to the achievement of the job.  The functions should add up to 100%.

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Key Responsibilities

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100%

LIVING PRIDE STANDARDS

Service Excellence

• Demonstrates service excellence by following the Everyday PRIDE Guide with the UCSF Medical Center standards and expectations for communication and behavior.  These standards and expectations convey specific behavior associated with the Medical Center’s values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence, and provide guidance on how we communicate with patients, visitors, faculty, staff, and students, virtually everyone, every day and with every encounter. These standards include, but are not limited to: personal appearance, acknowledging and greeting all patients and families, introductions using AIDET, managing up, service recovery, managing delays and expectations, phone standards, electronic communication, team work, cultural sensitivity and competency.   

• Uses effective communication skills with patients and staff; demonstrates proper telephone techniques and etiquette; acts as an escort to any patient or family member needing directions; shows sensitivity to differences of culture; demonstrates a positive and supportive manner in which patients / families/ colleagues perceive interactions as positive and supportive. Exhibits team work skills to positively acknowledge and recognize other colleagues, and uses personal experiences to model and teach Living PRIDE standards. 

• Exhibits tact and professionalism in difficult situations according to PRIDE Values and Practices

• Demonstrates an understanding of and adheres to privacy, confidentiality, and security policies and procedures related to Protected Health Information (PHI) or other sensitive and personal information.

• Demonstrates an understanding of and adheres to safety and infection control policies and procedures.

• Assumes accountability for improving quality metrics associated with department/unit and meeting organizational/departmental targets. 

Work Environment

• Keeps working areas neat, orderly and clutter-free, including the hallways.  Adheres to cleaning processes and puts things back where they belong. Removes and reports broken equipment and furniture.

• Picks up and disposes of any litter found throughout entire facility. 

• Posts flyers and posters in designated areas only; does not post on walls, doors or windows.

• Knows where the Environment of Care Manual is kept in department; corrects or reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate departments. 

• Protects the physical environment and equipment from damage and theft.

OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties listed in this section are not essential or intrinsic to the job but are performed at times.

 Included in this section should be a general statement such as. “Perform other duties as assigned.” 

This phrase allows the supervisor to assign sporadic or one-time tasks as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience
• Thorough knowledge of research function
• Thorough skills associated with statistical analysis and systems programming
• Thorough skills in analysis and consultation
• Skills to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing
• Skills in project management.
• Research skills at a level to evaluate alternate solutions and develop recommendations