Assistant/Associate Project Scientist - EPI-CAL
Listed on 2026-02-19
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Research/Development
Data Scientist, Research Scientist
Position overview
Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $76,700 - $115,400.
Application WindowOpen date: February 13, 2026
Next review date: Saturday, Feb 28, 2026 at 11:59pm Pacific Time. Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 at 11:59pm Pacific Time. Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position descriptionThe Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of California Davis, School of Medicine is recruiting for a full-time Project Scientist at the Assistant or Associate rank within the Statewide Early Psychosis Implementation Research and Evaluation for California EPI-CAL program.
The Project Scientist makes significant and creative contributions to a research or creative project in his/her academic discipline. The appointee possesses the subject matter expertise and the energy necessary to function at a high level of competence. The appointee will participate in activities to increase, improve, or upgrade competency in
1) analysis of large scale data sets related to early psychosis populations;
2) increasing knowledge and skills around cultural, linguistic and religious identity and mental health considerations in marginalized populations related to early psychosis care;
3) increasing knowledge and skills around the needs and preferences of caregivers and support persons for individuals living with psychosis. Appointees with Project Scientist series may engage in University and public service. They do not have teaching responsibilities. Although the Project Scientist is expected to work independently under the general guidance of an academic member with an independent research program, they are not required to develop an independent research program or reputation.
The Project Scientist will carry out research or creative programs with supervision by an individual in an academic title that carries with it automatic Principal status. The Project Scientist does not usually serve as a Principal Investigator but may do so by exception.
The incumbent will work under the supervision of Dr. Tara Niendam and demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively and collegially in a diverse environment.
Major responsibilitiesThis position requires creative contributions to and collaborative development of an active research program investigating topics relevant to implementation research and large-scale programmatic evaluation related to statewide early psychosis efforts in California. The candidate will provide computational expertise to support collection, organization, analysis and reporting of various data sets, including state-level data (census data, Medi-Cal cost data) to develop models around county- and state-level outpatient and inpatient costs for individuals with psychotic symptoms.
Other data areas include qualitative data (eg focus groups, interviews), training evaluation data, as well as survey data from service users, support persons and clinical providers. The candidate will also bring expertise around working with individuals and families from marginalized communities in various capacities and settings.
1) collection and management of large qualitative and quantitative datasets, development of code for analysis, coding of qualitative data, summarizing and reporting of results through various dissemination approaches; and
2) review and summary of current literature on topics related to early psychosis, developing research or evaluation questions, supporting research or evaluation analysis, reporting findings via various dissemination approaches, and developing trainings on literature and new findings for EP programs statewide.
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