Job Description

Department Summary


This position is housed within the California Center for Population Research at UCLA (CCPR), which is an interdisciplinary community of scholars committed to advancing research on the demographic and social determinants of health and understanding how health influences population dynamics and socioeconomic well-being. CCPR fosters innovative research by providing a collaborative environment designed to enhance the quality of scholarly work and its impact, including research and computing resources and pre- and post-award grant services. The community of scholars at CCPR is dynamic and growing, with over 150 faculty affiliates. Over 50 PhD students, post-doctoral fellows, visiting scholars, and research staff are in residence at the Center.CCPR recognizes the value of having a diverse staff at all levels of the organization. We are looking for applicants who understand the diverse racial and ethnic, gender identity, sexual orientation, educational, socioeconomic, cultural, and disability backgrounds present in California. When you join our team, you can expect to be part of an inclusive and equity-focused community.

Position Summary

CCPR is seeking a Research Manager, who will be responsible for managing all aspects of two projects, M-CARES ( and LIFE-M ( and potentially others as funding evolves. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in managing project staff, experience with IRB and data use agreements, and a research interest in one or both reproductive health and the early-life and intergenerational determinants of health and aging. They will work hand-in-glove with PIs and project leadership to keep projects moving forward.

Salary & Compensation


*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Qualifications

• Relevant Experience Applicants must also have at least two years of relevant experience; experience gained in school counts toward this requirement. Three to five years of professional post-bacc experience is preferred. (Required)

• Demonstrated experience in managing client relationships, managing projects independently, meeting project timelines, and communicating with internal and external stakeholders in a productive and timely manner (Required)

• Ability to take initiative, problem solve, and manage projects with minimal supervision, including strong time management skills and ability to meet tight deadlines (Required)

• Attention to detail and ability to organize and document workflow (Required)

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including exceptional writing and presentation skills (Required)

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including a very strong ability to evaluate and adapt to complex situations and identify multiple options for resolution (Required)

• Ability to work discreetly with sensitive and confidential data (Required)

• Experience with qualitative research methods (Preferred)

• Experience working in an academic or think-tank environment (Preferred)

• Substantive knowledge of quantitative methods and causal inference (Preferred)

• Substantive knowledge or experience with a research interest in one or both reproductive health and the early-life and intergenerational determinants of health and aging (Preferred)

• Experience supervising people (Preferred)

• Experience analyzing data in Stata, R, or Python (Preferred)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Bachelor's Degree in public policy, economics, political science, public health, education, business administration, or other social science and/or equivalent experience/training (Required) Or

• Master's Degree A Master?s degree in one of the relevant fields is preferred. (Preferred)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

Schedule


8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Union/Policy Covered


99-Policy Covered

Complete Position Description

About University of California Los Angeles

Why work at UCLA? Benefits:UCLA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including an average of three weeks' vacation per year; an average of 12 days per year sick leave; 13 paid holidays per year; health, dental and optical benefits; life insurance; disability insurance; the University of California Retirement Plan with 5 year vesting and various voluntary UC Savings Plans. There are also special programs and privileges available, such as accessibility to cultural and recreational programs, athletic events, and the University Credit Union. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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