Field Researcher - Medicine
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Research/Development
Clinical Research, Research Scientist, Research Assistant/Associate, Public Health -
Healthcare
Clinical Research, Public Health
Payroll
Title:
FIELD RESEARCHER 2 RP
Department: MEDICINE/ Global Public Health
Hiring Pay Scale: $30.32 - $52.25 / Hour
Worksite:
Campus
Appointment Type:
Limited Appointment
Appointment Percent: 100%
Union: RP Contract
Total Openings: 1
Work Schedule:
8 hrs/day, Monday-Friday
Filing Deadline:
Thu 9/17/2026
UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.
This position is a limited position with the possibility of extension/career conversion.
UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment:
Apply by 09/05/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.
Reassignment Applicants:
Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
The Division of Infectious Diseases and Global Public Health within the Department of Medicine at UC San Diego aims to eliminate the burdens of infectious diseases and health disparities by delivering outstanding patient care, conducting world‑class multidisciplinary healthresearch, directing the institutional response to antimicrobial resistance, preventable healthcare associated infections, and emerging pathogens, and offering leadership, consultation and training on global public health, gender equity, microbiology, and infectious diseases topics.
Under direct supervision of senior researchers, candidate will help develop and implement research study protocols. Will assist with programming instruments in REDCap, writing and tracking materials for IRB submissions, and recruiting study participants. Will perform screening procedures, collect informed consent, and conduct data collection via participant surveys/interviews. Will assist with creating reports on recruitment and enrollment for investigators and granting institutions.
Will coordinate with other study staff to organize team meetings, purchase human subjects compensation and field research materials, provide routine updates to senior staff, and maintain accurate research records.
Under direct guidance of senior researcher, applies acquired skills and knowledge of applicable research discipline to support field research projects of small to medium size and intermediate scope and complexity, including but not limited to research in environmental, public health, social or biological science disciplines.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSFour years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor’s degree in related area.
Two (2) or more years of relevant experience.
Demonstrates attention to detail and organizational skills.
Able to communicate effectively with senior staff (PI, Co-Is, CRC), fellow research associates, interns, program officials, and external collaborators.
Demonstrated experience in recruiting, screening, consenting, and enrolling new research participants.
Experience using REDCap, Qualtrics, Excel, Word, Kuali, Concur, Ripple/Enroll Now, and Adobe.
Demonstrated experience writing, revising, submitting, and tracking research materials for approval by an Institutional Review Board via Kuali.
Working knowledge of safety, legal, cultural and regulatory requirements relative to field research responsibility. Demonstrated knowledge of and adherence to policies governing research ethics, conflict of interest, privacy and confidentiality, and human subjects' protections as specified by relevant funding and regulatory/oversight entities such as NIH, CDC, FDA, state and local governments, University of California, Institutional Review Board, etc.
Working knowledge of research discipline, principles, concepts, analysis and / or operations being conducted at field / remote sites. Must possess theoretical understanding of health inequities, stigma, and sociocultural barriers relating to public health and access to care.
Working knowledge of local customs and operations at field / remote sites.
Demonstrates ability to develop and maintain strategic relationships and partnerships with remote research partners.
Demonstrates ability to work with a team, and to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
Demonstrates ability to work in ambiguous conditions.
Proficient research and analytical skills.
Demonstrated experience using REDCap and Qualtrics to design and program new data collection…
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