(SENIOR) RESEARCHER
CA Institute on Law, Neuroscience, and Education
Class 2051 or 2052 / Exempt / Full-Time / Benefited / Contract / Hybrid-eligible (2 days in office)
Anticipated Hiring Range: $80,000 - $95,000
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
UC Law SF is home to a top-ranked health law program, supported by the UCSF/UC Law SF Consortium on Law, Science & Health Policy (“Consortium”). The CA Institute on Law, Neuroscience and Education aims to disrupt the school to prison pipeline in California by addressing literacy outcomes in school settings through a collaborative multistakeholder and multidisciplinary approach.
THE ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
The (Senior) Researcher will assist current Principal Investigators (PIs) and faculty in designing, organizing, and conducting legal and policy research and analysis and will contribute to publications. The incumbent will also assume autonomous research responsibility as a PI for independent research projects.
Typical duties and responsibilities consist of, but are not limited to:
- Conducting legal, empirical and/or policy research and analysis
- Drafting, editing, and tracking research publications, including white papers, academic publications, law reviews, blog posts, website updates, and presentations
- Participating in CA Institute meetings and other external meetings as a representative of the CA Institute
- Collaborating with other PIs on research proposals and identifying new research opportunities
- Networking and relationship building with partners in juvenile justice, neuroscience, disability rights, education, and health equity
- Assisting with the development of grant proposals for funding from external funders
- Working as part of the CA Institute team to explain research findings to stakeholders and policymakers
- Assisting faculty in managing and organizing research, including scheduling meetings with research partners
- Other responsibilities as assigned
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- JD required
- An additional MPH, MPP, PhD, or MA in a related field is strongly preferred
- At least 2 years of experience in rigorous empirical research (quantitative and/or qualitative)
- Preference for a candidate with a demonstrated track record as a PI or co-PI
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Demonstrated research experience and interest in juvenile justice, health policy, literacy, criminal justice reform, and/or behavioral science
- Excellent verbal and writing skills, with high attention to detail, accuracy, and presentation quality
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills and professionalism
- Proven ability to work effectively both independently and as a team player
- Ability to be proactive, creative, and results-oriented
- Previous experience working with underserved and vulnerable populations
- Excellent independent legal research and writing skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with Canva, Zotero and other research applications preferred
BENEFITS
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts for transportation-related, healthcare and dependent care expenses
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, and Legal Insurance
- Participation in the University of California Retirement Plan
- Deferred Compensation Plans/Pre-tax Retirement Savings Programs
- Fifteen paid holidays per year
- Generous vacation and sick leave
- Commuter Benefits Program
THE HIRING PROCESS
Please Note: This position has been designated as “sensitive” and requires a pre-employment background check.
This position is on an annual contract renewal basis, contingent upon satisfactory job performance and continued funding.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact Human Resources if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Applicants who meet the position requirements will be competitively evaluated. The position is open until filled.
UC College of the Law San Francisco is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to provide a diverse and inclusive educational environment that fosters cultural awareness and mutual respect.
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