Assistant Specialist - Health Sciences Research Institute

The Nicotine and Cannabis Policy Center (NCPC) is looking to hire a part-time (50%) assistant specialist to help with research study findings and assist with day-to-day management of numerous NCPC grant funded research. This role will include working on several grant funded research projects on nicotine, tobacco and cannabis involving various UC and CSU research campuses. "For more on NCPC and its activities, visit https://ncpc.ucmerced.edu/". Duties and responsibilities of the assistant specialist will include but are not limited to:

* Assists in the development of research study materials with fellow researchers at UCM and other UC campuses working on various grant funded projects. Understands and develops research recruitment forms, consent forms, assists in developing in-person and online surveys, while also assisting in participant screening and scheduling for research studies. Is able to accurately translate all developed research materials into Spanish for Spanish speaking participants.

* Assesses the initial study and/or survey results and develops reports for fellow researchers.

* Assists with developing tracking mechanisms for research participants, support research progress reports development, provide support in developing social media posts, newsletters, conference abstracts, research briefs, and web content that help disseminate NCPC information and research findings.

* Writes and develops presentations to share information on study activities and progress of data collection for other participating researchers.

* Assists with the development of student intern research assistants and ensure all their work follows correct procedures/guidelines and all deadlines are met.

* Attend regular meetings with Alex Mellor and junior specialist team members with Dr. Durazo and the other research teams collaborating on all grant funded research projects to update them on the current status of research.

* Attend all required UC trainings while adhering to local and state laws, procedures, and policies, ensuring human subject information is kept confidential.

* A Master's degree in public health, sociology, psychology, public policy, or related field.

* Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

* Excellent attention to detail.

* Experience with Social Media and management of Social Media platforms.

* Experience in statistical analyses.

* Experience in scheduling and organizing research teams and meetings.

* Ability to work independently/remotely as well as with others team members.

* Experience running labs for associated research.

* Be comfortable with Microsoft Word and Excel.

* Able to accurately translate research materials from English into Spanish.

* At least 1 year of social media management and experience in a research lab.

* Fluency in written and spoken Spanish.

* Knowledge and understanding of health policies.

* Experience working within the university system and communicating with community groups.

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As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.

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The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system's 10 campuses. Ranked as one of the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report and recently designated as an R1 institution by Carnegie, UC Merced is committed to innovation and excellence in research. With over 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students (https://cie.ucmerced.edu/analytics-hub/student-statistics), UC Merced provides outstanding, inclusive educational opportunities to highly qualified students from the heart of California, the nation, and abroad. The campus has special connections to nearby Yosemite National Park; is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design; and supports the economic development of Central California.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. This includes the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs.