Sr. Staff Research Associate

Department Summary The Veterans Initiatives and Partnerships (VIP), and UCLA/VA Center of Excellence (COE) on Veteran Resilience and Recovery, through researchand training activities, aims to improve health and social outcomes and recovery for Veterans who are homeless and at high risk for behavioralhealth disorders, including mental and substance use disorders, as well as other at-risk and underserved Veteran populations. Through our outreach and engagement efforts, we strive for improved Veteran health and overall wellbeing, educational and vocational development, and Veteran-centric legal aid. VIP and COE also aim to foster the professional development of researchers, clinicians, and consumers who are committed to VIP and COE's primary mission. Position Summary The Sr. Staff Research Associate (SRA) will work closely with VIP and COE on Veteran Resilience and Recovery leadership, to use mixed methods to identify factors related to homeless-experienced Veterans' housing outcomes and recovery; to evaluate programs and policies relevant to improving care and recovery among homeless-experienced Veterans; and to engage in quality improvement that enhances services offered by UCLA for Veterans who have experienced homelessness. In this role, the SRA, under the supervision of VIP and COE leadership and senior scientists, will independently develop research, evaluation, and quality improvement plans; execute those plans while following rules set by the UCLA and VA Institutional Review Boards and other regulatory entities; and produce high quality written reports, scientific manuscripts, and disseminate findings through presentations and scientific conferences. Experience in qualitative data collection and analyses, integration of mixed methods data, program evaluation, and scientific writing is required. Salary & Compensation *UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits. Qualifications 5+ years Work experience relevant to persons with social vulnerabilities (Required) Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse environment interacting frequently with faculty, staff, and research community representatives (Required) Skill in working as part of a team and collaborating with colleagues (Required) Experience in qualitative methods (interviewing, ethnography, content analysis, historical analysis, among others) (Required) Experience working on mixed-methods projects with academics and community partners (Required) Experience training and mentoring researchers (Required) Proficiency using analytic software (e.g., Atlas.ti, R) (Required) Experience disseminating research in public-facing and peer-reviewed venues, and communicating academic research to community partners and the public) (Required) Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations PhD PhD in health services, social sciences, or related field, or equivalent years of research experience (Preferred) Special Conditions for Employment Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation. Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment. Schedule M-F, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Union/Policy Covered 99-Policy Covered Complete Position Description