UC Law SF

(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, which is supported by the UCSF/UC Law SF Consortium on Law, Science & Health Policy (“Consortium”), an inter-professional initiative of UCSF and UC Law SF. At UC Law SF, the Consortium houses the CA Institute on Law, Neuroscience and Education. This institute 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. Prospectively, the incumbent will assume autonomous research responsibility as a PI for independent research projects.

The successful candidate will be a self-starter with excellent communication and interpersonal skills; have a desire to learn; and be able to prioritize assignments and produce effective work efficiently. The position requires being comfortable working in an interdisciplinary environment--both independently and as part of a team--and have the organizational skills and judgment necessary to anticipate and initiate tasks across programs, establish priorities, and meet multiple deadlines while managing communications and maintaining schedules. The candidate must also be able to conduct research independently while being an integral part of developing and sustaining a highly collaborative UCLA/UCSF/UC Law interdisciplinary and multi-campus team. This position reports to the Executive Director of the CA Institute on the UC Law campus and is expected to work with faculty, fellows, research assistants, and affiliated faculty.

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 but not limited to white papers, academic publications, law reviews, blog posts, website updates, and presentations
  • Participating in CA Institute meetings, other external meetings, as needed, as a representative of the CA Institute.
  • Collaborating with other PIs on design and execution of further research proposals. Identify opportunities for new research at the intersection of juvenile justice, neuroscience, disability rights, education and health equity
  • Networking and relationship building with key partners in the fields of 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 clearly and concisely explain research findings to stakeholders and policymakers to identify opportunities for disruption of the school-to-prison pipeline
  • Assisting faculty in management and organization of research, including meeting scheduling with research partners such as judicial and detention institutions in California, as well as with stakeholders, community organizations, family organizations, and advocates
  • Other responsibilities as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • JD preferred
  • 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; able to tailor communications to a wide range of audiences
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills, professionalism, and collaborative spirit, including the ability to communicate with all CA Institute stakeholders positively and sensitively
  • 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 of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Experience with Canva, Zotero and other research applications preferred, but not necessary

BENEFITS

Health and Welfare Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for transportation-related, healthcare and dependent care expenses
  • Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future

  • Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, and Legal Insurance
  • Participation in the University of California Retirement Plan
  • Deferred Compensation Plans/Pre-tax Retirement Savings Programs

For your Work/Life Balance

  • 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. Renewal is contingent upon satisfactory job performance and continued available funding for this position and department.

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. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Applicants who meet the position requirements will be competitively evaluated to identify the individuals whose breadth and depth of experience and education most closely relate to the stated requirements and the needs of the College. Depending on the quality and number of the applications received, only the better qualified applicants may be contacted for an interview. The position is open until filled.

The skills listed above are comprehensive, and we understand there are great candidates who possess only a subset of those skills, or who have other important skills. If you match some of these skills, please do not hesitate to apply.

UC College of the Law San Francisco is an equal opportunity employer. UC College of the Law San Francsico strives to provide a diverse and inclusive educational environment that fosters cultural awareness, mutual understanding and respect. UC College of the Law San Francisco is interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching. Qualified women and members of underrepresented minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

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