RESEARCH MANAGER (2)
Center for Innovation (C4i)
Classification: Level 1 / Class 2048 / Full-Time / Exempt / Contract / Benefited
Anticipated Hiring Salary: $65,000
THE ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Center for Innovation (C4i) at UC Law San Francisco seeks a Research Manager to support the Center’s research and work directly with Professor Robin Feldman. The research work will include drafting and editing of academic papers, congressional and regulatory testimony, researching materials, and drafting portions of reports for funders and the broader legal community. The research and writing topics will relate largely to legislative and regulatory reform of health care pricing and access, but may also include intellectual property, artificial intelligence, information integrity, and other topics.
The ideal applicant will have college or graduate level knowledge of the research techniques necessary to conduct novel research and have exceptional analytical and writing skills. This is a contract appointment.
Typical duties and responsibilities consist of, but are not limited to, the following:
- Writing sections of white papers, congressional and regulatory testimony, and academic research
- Writing reports of results for funders and policymakers
- Editing papers designed for peer-reviewed or law journal publications
- Designing and implementing research plans
- Supervise and manage Research Assistants, including assigning tasks and providing guidance
- Note-taking on meetings with press, government contacts, and others and
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree, with a track record of excellence in academic writing
- Experience using and understanding data sets and statistical results preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Experience with or ability to learn databases such as Westlaw and Lexis
- Basic understanding of standard analysis software such as Microsoft Excel
- Experience with research, particularly related to law, policy, or government
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including grammar and spelling
- Articulate and detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with or ability to learn empirical research protocols
- Experience with or ability to learn the law review submission and editing process, and the law review blue book citation form
- Ability to work in an open, cooperative workspace.
BENEFITS
Health and Welfare Benefits
- Comprehensive medical 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
- University of California Retirement Plan
- Voluntary 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
This position has been designated as “sensitive” and requires a pre-employment background check.
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 Law SF is an equal opportunity employer. UC Law SF strives to provide a diverse and inclusive educational environment that fosters cultural awareness, mutual understanding and respect. UC Law SF 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.