Senior Research Associate (Research Technician III, Range I) - Office of Research and Sponsored Programs/Public Health

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Senior Research Associate (Research Technician III, Range I) - Office of Research and Sponsored Programs/Public Health

Description

*SFSU INTERNAL APPLICATIONS ONLY*

Working Title

Senior Research Associate

SF State University

San Francisco State is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Senior Human Resources Manager.

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San Francisco State is a 100% Smoke/Vapor-Free Campus. Smoking or Vaping of any tobacco/plant-based substance is not permitted on any University properties.

The person holding this position may be considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

This position may be a "designated position" in the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position may be required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.

Department

Office of Research and Sponsored Programs/Public Health

Appointment Type

Temporary.

The position will end on or before March 31, 2027. Permanent status cannot be earned in this grant-funded position. This Temporary appointment can be concluded before the stated temporary appointment end date, normally with a two-week notice period. Continuation of this temporary appointment is contingent upon grant funding

Time Base

Part-Time (0.44 FTE)

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday; from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Anticipated Hiring Range

$5,888.00 Per Month/$70,656.00 Annually @1.0FTE

$2,591.00 Per Month/$31,089.00 Annually @0.44FTE

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Position Summary

The Research Technician III compiles and interprets statistical data in the investigation of public health issues; technical responsibilities consist of the preparation of detailed plans for study, the preparation of detailed reports on phases of major studies. The RT III recommends, devises and applies procedures for proposed studies; develops and works with the PI and other technical staff on the programming and machine processing of data; analyzes quantitative and qualitative statistical data and prepares interpretative reports and graphic presentation of research material; supervises and assists other technical research staff; initiates or recommends new studies or investigations, additional uses of existing data, modifications of procedures; represents the research staff at meetings and conferences to present research findings, programs and research objectives. Supervisory responsibilities include the direction of student assistants engaged in the compilation and analysis of data.

Position Information

The research technician will work independently and with the PI on the data compilation preparation and analyses of
data using rigorous statistical and epidemiologic methods, including:

Reporting/Presentation/Implementation:

• Review literature related to child health, disparities, obesity and the influences of schools and policies related to nutrition, physical activity and food environments near schools
• Devise, implement and maintain an electronic-based bibliographic system to enable a methodical organization of our multi-topic literature, using endnote and excel software programs.
• Generate multiple reference libraries, organize files and create summary tables of evidence for analysis
• Assist in the preparation of research findings for manuscript development and dissemination;
• Assist the PI with submission of abstracts for conference presentations, preparation of posters, research briefs, and power point presentations
• Deliver professional presentations at annual research conferences.
• Conduct periodic policy analyses directly related to our research, including changes over time.

Compile/Manage/Analyze Statistical Data:

• Compile, manage, merge and clean multiple data sources;
• Prepare, maintain and update codebooks for each and all data sources;
• Implement statistical analyses, including the development of code for descriptive and inferential Statistics, summarize data, prepare tables, and graphs to depict research findings;
• Project coordination and management
• Assist the PI with project coordination and management, including agenda setting for research meetings within and across institutions, and ensuring overall team research tasks align with timelines and fluctuating deadlines;
• Support the PI in managing and coordinating project administration, including procedural tasks such as IRB submissions, consultancies, data procurement, funding reports, travel coordination for conferences and research presentations.
• Use software tools (e.g., trello, endnote) to ensure successful project management

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of research techniques, including the planning of studies and investigations, determining variables, developing bibliographical and other sources of data, and preparation of research reports;
• General knowledge of statistical principles and procedures, including methods of collecting statistical data, simple correlation methods, time series analyses, analysis of frequency series, sampling techniques, and construction of index numbers;
• General knowledge of sources of information on social, economic, and population trends in California.
• Ability to gather, compile and interpret data collection instruments (e.g., questionnaires) and other surveys from local, state and national sources;
• Ability to gather, compile, and analyze research data, and to present data in tabular, graphic, and pictorial form;
• Ability to prepare and work clear and comprehensive reports;
• Capacity for independent and creative thinking and writing on research and statistical problems;
• Ability to plan, organize and supervise the work of a small team.
• Have the ability to welcome and work with complexity, ambiguity, flexibility and fluctuating deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree in the Social Sciences, public health or related field including economics.
• Three years of research experience

Pre-Employment Requirements

This position requires the successful completion of a background check.

Eligibility to Work

Applicants must be able to provide proof of US Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States, within three business days from their date of hire.

Benefits

Threaded through our Total Compensation package is a commitment to Bridging Life's Transitions. SF State is committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive program that rewards efforts that are appreciated by your colleagues, students and the customers we serve.

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Pension, 401k, Healthcare Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Vacation and Sick Leave as well as State Holidays and a dynamic Fee Waiver program, all geared towards the University's commitment to attract, motivate and retain our employee.

CSUEU Position (For CSUEU Positions Only)

Eligible and qualified on-campus applicants, currently in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9 are given hiring preference.

Additional Information

*SFSU INTERNAL APPLICATIONS ONLY*

SF STATE IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS. (i.e. H1-B VISAS).

Thank you for your interest in employment with California State University (CSU). CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. Because of this, CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California with very limited exception. While this position may be eligible for occasional telework, all work is expected to be performed in the state of California, and this position is assigned to on-campus operations.

CSU strongly encourages faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19. The systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/.

The Human Resources office is open Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and can be reached at (415) 338-1872.

Please note that this position, position requirements, application deadline and/or any other component of this position is subject to change or cancellation at any time.

Advertised: Feb 23 2026 Pacific Standard Time
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