DescriptionJob Summary:
The Data Analyst will support multiple investigator-initiated clinical research studies in ophthalmology by performing data management, statistical analyses, and preparation of tables, figures, and manuscripts for publication. Responsibilities include maintaining research databases (e.g., REDCap), ensuring data quality and integrity, conducting statistical analyses using software such as R, SAS, or Stata, and assisting with grant applications, abstracts, and scientific manuscripts. The position will also provide support including assisting with IRB submissions and continuing reviews, coordinating study documentation, maintaining regulatory files, supporting participant scheduling and follow-up, and working closely with investigators and study teams to ensure compliance with study protocols and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have strong quantitative and organizational skills, experience with clinical research, and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary research team.
Department Description:
The UCSF Department of Ophthalmology is one of the leading ophthalmology departments in clinical care, training, and research nationwide. The Department of Ophthalmology is a one of the largest recipients of federal grant funds among peer departments. We are ranked 1st in National Eye Institute Funding and 2nd in overall National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding in the country. Additionally, we have been the #1 recipient of the Research to Prevent Blindness funding nationwide with nearly $1.2 million granted in a single year. Overall, the Department has a wide-ranging portfolio of 60 active research grants.
UCSF’s renowned eye care services have a new state-of-the-art home. In November 2020, the Wayne and Gladys Valley Center for Vision opened its doors. Located at UCSF's Mission Bay Campus, the center houses the Vision Clinics, where many of UCSF's eye care programs relocated, as well as research and teaching facilities. Ophthalmology conducts its patient care, teaching, research, and public service activities currently at multiple UCSF campuses: Parnassus, Mt. Zion, Veteran’s Administration Medical Center (VAMC), San Francisco General (SFG), East Bay and Benioff Children’s Hospital at Mission Bay and in Oakland. The Department sponsors numerous invited speakers, research seminars, journal clubs, as well as a postdoctoral training program focused on mentorship, networking, and recognition. The UCSF Department of Ophthalmology consists of approximately 300 FTE’s (including UCSF Health employees) including faculty, basic scientists, postdoctoral scholars, graduate students, residents, fellows, clinical, research and administrative staff.
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