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Research Data Analyst 2

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University of California, Los Angeles
Location
Los Angeles, CA
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Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution
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Department Summary

The Institute of the Environment and Sustainability (IoES) moves science to action on the front lines of environmental progress. Using Los Angeles and California as a testbed, IoES develops solutions for the broader world, and our commitment to effective communication ensures that those ideas are heard. With our research centers and field stations, plus extensive partnerships across UCLA, IoES has local, national, and global reach. We work closely with campus leaders including the Emmett Institute on Climate Change, the Luskin Center for Public Policy, and the Anderson School of Management. These collaborations bring together diverse talent to focus on today's most urgent environmental problems.
Position Summary

IoES is looking for a Research Assistant who will engage in community-engaged geochemical and environmental justice-related research, education, outreach, and communications. The incumbent will contribute to GIS and STEM data analysis for literature reviews and reports, provide administrative support to related research and program activities, work with community partners, and mentor and train others on entry-level tasks. The incumbent will assist in presenting research and preparing communication materials, and will serve as a research assistant supporting active projects spanning geochemistry, atmospheric chemistry, environmental justice, and community health.


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

  • Knowledge of environmental science, geoscience, GIS, and/or geochemistry sufficient to support research activities. (Required)
  • Experience with climate justice, environmental justice, and/or youth organizing. (Required)
  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in research, education, and outreach. (Required)
  • Experience with atmospheric chemistry concepts and/or data. (Required)
  • Familiarity with GIS tools (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS) and the ability to learn geospatial analysis procedures. (Required)
  • Ability to learn and apply scientific procedures and protocols appropriate to the particular research being conducted. (Required)
  • Strong written communication skills, with the ability to adapt across scientific, community, and non-scientific audiences. (Required)
  • Strong verbal communication skills with persons of various cultural and educational backgrounds. (Required)
  • Working knowledge of MS Office, Google Workspace, and Zoom. (Required)
  • Ability to organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines while working on multiple tasks. (Required)
  • Bilingual English/Spanish. (Preferred)
  • Knowledge of UCLA regulations and research compliance procedures. (Preferred)

    • Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

  • Bachelor's Degree in environmental science, geoscience, environmental policy, education, or related field, and / or equivalent combination of education and experience. (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

    8am to 5pm
    Union/Policy Covered

    RP-Research and Public Service PR
    Complete Position Description

    https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&JDName=Research%20Data%20Analyst%202%20RP%20(40197710)

    Organization

    Working at University of California, Los Angeles

    UCLA is a public research university located in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. It was founded in 1919 and is the second oldest of the ten campuses affiliated with the University of California system. UCLA offers over 300 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in a wide range of disciplines and enrolls about 26,000 undergraduate and about 12,000 graduate students from the United States and around the world every year.

    UCLA features the College of Letters and Science, seven general campus professional schools, and four professional schools for the health sciences. The UCLA College of Letters and Science has 34 academic departments and 900 faculty, and houses the majority of UCLA's 129 undergraduate majors as well as the students in the Graduate Division of Letters and Sciences. The UCLA College Honors Program is also housed in the College. The College of Letters and Science's programs are divided into five academic divisions: humanities, social sciences, life sciences, physical sciences, and the International Institute. UCLA also offers certificate programs, undergraduate degree-credit and continuing education credits for non-full-time students through its UCLA Extension education program.

    The 2010 edition of U.S. News & World Report ranked UCLA as the 24th best university in the nation and 32nd best in the world. In the 2007 edition of U.S. News and World Report, UCLA Medical Center was ranked best in the West, as well as one of the top 3 hospitals in the United States alongside Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Johns Hopkins Hospital. In 15 of the 16 medical specialty areas examined, UCLA Medical Center ranked in the top 20.

    The campus' location in Los Angeles makes excursions to local museums, theaters, or other entertainment venues relatively quick and easy.

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