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Research Data Analyst 2

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/7/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants

To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, and a list of references. Please have these documents ready for upload when completing your application. You may combine your cover letter and list of references into a single file and copy and paste it in the "Cover Letter" section.


Department Summary

The UCLA Department of Psychology is an exceptional department known for its excellence in research, teaching, and service. With a distinguished faculty comprising more than 60 ladder rank members, it is one of the nation's top psychology departments. Its undergraduate program is the largest within the Division of Life Sciences and the UCLA College, with nearly 5,000 undergraduate students enrolled across three majors: Psychology, Psychobiology, and Cognitive Science and a minor program, Applied Developmental Psychology. The department also offers a comprehensive Ph.D. program with eight areas of study to approximately 200 enrolled graduate students.
Position Summary

The Culture and Race Ethnicity (CARE) in Youth Mental Health Lab is hiring a full-time research analyst to play a critical part in supporting a high-impact community engaged research, including clinical trials, funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The analyst will be responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of research data, from the initial design of data collection protocols, to designing and maintaining data management systems, to conducting multivariate statistical analysis, and preparing federal funding reporting deliverables. These roles will be essential in contributing to manuscript and grant proposal preparation. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver, effective at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and ensuring the highest standards of data integrity and protocol adherence.


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

  • Work experience 1-2 years of experience in research analysis, data management, and required reporting, within a clinical or academic setting involving federally funded projects. (Required)
  • Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., R and SPSS) (Required)
  • Strong ability to interpret data and apply statistical methods to solve research problems. (Required)
  • Meticulous approach to data entry, system maintenance, and protocol documentation. (Required)
  • Experience working effectively within a team of principal investigators, students, and administrative staff. (Required)
  • Ability to work well independently, and creatively problem solve and troubleshoot problems as they arise. (Required)

  • Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

  • Bachelor's Degree In related area and / or equivalent experience / training (Required)
  • Master's Degree in Statistics, Data Science, Public Health, Social Sciences, or a related field. (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.
  • CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".

  • Schedule

    8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
    Union/Policy Covered

    RP-Research and Public Service PR
    Complete Position Description

    https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&JDName=Research Data Analyst 2 RP (TBD_941212)
    The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. 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 categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy. UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy:https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscHarassAffirmAction

     

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