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Junior Specialist-Radiation Oncology

Application Window

Open date: November 14, 2024

Next review date: Friday, Nov 29, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Thursday, May 14, 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 description

A clinical research specialist opportunity is available at the University of California, San Francisco in the Department of Radiation Oncology.

This junior specialist will assist in patient-facing clinical cancer research with data collection and analysis. The specialist will interface with clinical research coordinators and other staff to support ongoing clinical trials and clinical research. Specialist responsibilities include assisting clinical research coordinators, patient-centric data collection, management, entry, and analysis of data.

They will work closely with other team members, participate in team meetings, and perform other duties as assigned. They will be expected to conduct data analyses and prepare for presentations at team meetings and journal club. The specialist will join a multidisciplinary team of clinicians and scientists in the Department of Radiation Oncology and affiliated departments and institutes at UCSF.

The specialist will also be encouraged to take advantage of other training and learning opportunities within the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center and other related entities at UCSF. We hope this experience will prepare the applicant for future opportunities in medicine.

Please note that this position will require candidate to be on-site full time. A hybrid schedule cannot be accommodated.

Required Qualifications:
• B.A. or B.S. (or equivalent) in a science or engineering discipline
• Patient-facing experience
• Experience with clinical trial data capture databases (REDCap, OnCore equivalent)
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and writing skills

Preferred Qualifications:
• Commercial/production grade database development and/or management experience
• Prior research experience

Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05368. Applicants’ materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission.

See Table 24B for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $53,100-$56,600.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).

  • Cover Letter

  • Statement of Research (Optional)

  • Statement of Teaching (Optional)

  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Please see the following page for more details: Contributions to Diversity Statement
    (Optional)

  • Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 2-4 required (contact information only)

About UC San Francisco

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

UC San Francisco seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

Job location

San Francisco, CA