Research Data Analyst 3 - Oakland, CA, Job ID 87572

Research Data Analyst 3 – Oakland, CA, Job ID 87572

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources

Job Description

This position requires the ability to independently perform data analysis, data management, data systems development, data visualization, and reporting of organizational, policy and environmental data and individual level data for studies of nutrition, physical activity and obesity. The position also requires the ability to work effectively with multiple investigators and manage competing project demands, and to provide project management as needed.

Department Summary:
The Nutrition Policy Institute (NPI) is a statewide institute within the Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of California. NPI conducts and translates policy-relevant research to transform environments for healthy children, families, and communities. We are home to approximately 30-40 academic, staff and student employees located in the UCOP offices in Oakland and other locations.

This position is a career appointment that is 100% fixed.

The home department is the Nutrition Policy Institute (NPI). While this position normally is based in Oakland, CA, this position is eligible for hybrid flexible work arrangements for applicants living in the State of California at this time. Please note that hybrid flexible work arrangements are subject to change by the University.

Pay Scale: $93,345.00/year to $132,720.00/year

Job Posting Close Date:
This job is open until filled. The first application review date will be 08/03/2026.

Key Responsibilities:

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• At least 3 years of experience conducting a combination of 1) primary data collection in schools and/or with children/students and 2) management, statistical analysis and system programming using SAS, Stata, SPSS, R or other statistical software to conduct analyses including multivariable statistical analyses (e.g., ANOVA, regression, hierarchical modeling), causal modeling, and conducting spatial analysis and geocoding using ArcGIS or other geospatial software.
• Demonstrable skill and experience with developing data collection protocols, infographics, data visualization and presenting data in accessible formats.
• Experience conducting primary qualitative data collection (e.g., interviews or focus groups) and coding/analyzing qualitative data using a software program (e.g., Dedoose, Nvivo, AtlasTI)
• Training and/or experience with managing a web-based interface being fed by multiple databases.
• Experience in database design, creating and managing data files and data security measures.
• Demonstrated skill in data analysis and consultation.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with a diversity of research and community partners, including educators, medical doctors, legislators, non-profits, parents, and youth.
• Skills to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing. Ability to communicate effectively with both statisticians and non-statisticians.
• Strong organizational, written and oral communication and critical thinking skills and attention to detail. Ability to prioritize deadlines and project management skills.
• Knowledge of nutrition, physical activity and obesity measurement and its analysis.

Preferred Skills:

• Master's in related field, including biostatistics or public health, with significant course work on analysis and data visualization.
• Familiarity with federal food and poverty programs, such as SNAP, WIC, CACFP and school meals.
• Understanding of how commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is implemented in research and evaluation.
• Fluency in a language other than English, both written and verbal.
• Familiarity with programming languages such as Python and Java.

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Must possess valid California Driver's License to drive a County or University vehicle. Ability and means to travel on a flexible schedule as needed, proof of liability damage insurance on vehicle used is required. Reimbursement of job-related travel will be reimbursed according to University policies.
• The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check. This is a designated position requiring a background check and may require fingerprinting due to the nature of the job responsibilities. UC ANR does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities.
• As of January 1, 2014, ANR is a smoke- and tobacco-free environment in which smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes), is strictly prohibited.
• As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
• Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.
  
  
  1. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
     
     
     • UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
       
       
     • UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
       
       
     • Abusive Conduct in the Workplace
       
       

To apply, please visit: https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psc/ucanr/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&JobOpeningId=87572&PostingSeq=1&SiteId=17&languageCd=ENG&FOCUS=Applicant









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