Special Instructions to Applicants
This is a hybrid position that requires a minimum of two days per week at UCLA's Campus with additional days onsite as operational needs dictate. Applicants must submit a resume to be considered for the position.
Position Summary
The HIV Criminalization Project Director will administer social science, public health, and public policy research focused on HIV/AIDS and related to the mission of the Institute in close collaboration with other Williams Institute Scholars. Primary responsibilities include leading data collection efforts and data analysis, managing relationships with collaborators, developing and managing project timelines and study protocols, developing human subjects applications, and writing (literature reviews, reports, manuscripts, grant proposals, fact sheets, graphics, presentations, and so forth.) The Project Director will also present research findings and disseminate research findings in collaboration with other scholars. Participation in Institute meetings, seminars, educational events, and other meetings, as determined by the research supervisor, is required. Supervision of analysts, interns, work study students and volunteers as needed.
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
Experience in developing operational procedures for the collection, editing, verification and management of quantitative and qualitative data. (Preferred) Experience with Internet and other scholarly search engines. (Required) Experience with conducting literature reviews and evaluating the quality and significance of social science literature. (Required) Experience efficiently operating a PC computer with advanced working knowledge of Windows based applications. Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications. (Required) Versatility and substantive knowledge in one or more social sciences and in sexual orientation and gender identity policy issues. Ability to analyze, process and present multi-disciplinary data. (Preferred)Superior research skills (e.g., experience conducting bibliographic searches, performing writing and analysis, selecting and using print and electronic research tools). (Required)Ability to perform a variety of intermediate and advanced statistical and analytical activities for the design of both quantitative and qualitative research studies and for the collection, compilation and analysis of data. (Required)Ability to plan, create, program and manage complex data resources. Familiarity with research techniques and analytical software for quantitative (e.g., Stata, SAS, SPPS) and qualitative data (e.g. ATLAS.ti, NVivo). (Required)Working knowledge of social science research and demonstrated ability to write clear, cogent, factually accurate research reports and summaries and to edit the work of others to the same standard. (Required)Detailed knowledge in editing correspondence for correct meaning, word usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation. (Required)Ability to read and synthesize scholarly literature and to write articles and summaries on varied research topics. (Required)Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal and professional communication skills. (Required)Skill in negotiating, exchanging ideas, information and opinions with others to arrive jointly at decisions, conclusions and solutions. (Required)Ability to work independently on large and complex research projects, to negotiate and meet multiple deadlines, and to assist Williams Institute staff in preparing materials for publication. (Required)Skill in determining priorities which accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities and deadlines. (Required)Commitment to the Williams Institute's mission and passion for improving the lives of LGBT people through independent and rigorous research. (Preferred)
Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations
Bachelor's Degree in related area and/or equivalent combination of education and experience/training (Required) Master's Degree in a related discipline (e.g., psychology, public health, sociology, public policy, economics, statistics, political science) or equivalent combination of education and experience. (Required)
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.Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.Ability to maintain confidentiality of information with tact and discretion. (Required)
Schedule
Monday - Friday | 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Union/Policy Covered
99-Policy Covered
Complete Position Description
https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&JDName=Project%20and%20Policy%20Analyst%203%20(TBD_940687)
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University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)
USD $70,900.00/Yr. - USD $145,200.00/Yr.
Nov 27, 2025