Research Associate, Clinical Research, Research Scientist

STAFF RESEARCH ASSOCIATE I

Under the direction of Dr. Crystal M. Glover in the Institute for Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorders (UCI MIND), the Staff Research Associate I will assist in the conduct of several research projects related to aging and study design, including the science of recruitment. The Lab’s mission is to facilitate rigorous study design, examine decision making, elucidate barriers and facilitators of research participation, understand caregiver experiences, and investigate factors of healthy aging.

• Conduct research interviews, both remote and in person, with participants from diverse backgrounds.
• Enter and transcribe data.
• Help organize events, both in the community and at UCI, to promote all studies under UCI MIND.
• Participate in outreach, recruitment, retention, and other study‑related events.
• Assist in the enrollment of participants into various research projects.

• Ability to manage multiple projects in different stages of development at the same time.
• Highly motivated, service‑oriented with strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to communicate clearly and tactfully with a broad variety of people both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to speak publicly to large audiences about brain health and neurodegenerative diseases.
• Skill in maintaining a well‑organized and professional workplace.
• Experience in human research and interview‑based observational studies.
• Proven ability to function effectively as a team member and follow detailed directions.
• Proficiency with Macintosh and PC platforms, and with Word, Excel, Access, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Minimum one year of research experience carrying out behavioral or related interventions.
• Preferred:
  Experience operating video conferencing and social media platforms.
• Fluency in English and at least one other language such as Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, or Vietnamese.
• Experience with REDCap and Canva Pro.

Hourly rate: $27.73 – $28.92.

• Occasional weekend and evening hours for community events and participant research visits.
• Ability to travel to various locations in Orange County for community‑based research activities, outreach events, and participant home visits.

Background check and live scan, compliance with university policies (misconduct, vaccination, smoking, drug‑free environment), and work‑authorization verification are required.

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 categories covered by the UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and to creating an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request.

Human Resources: (949) 824‑0500 or eec.