University of California, San Francisco · 6 months ago
Educational Research Scientist
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$118K/yr - $310K/yrThe University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is seeking a full-time Educational Research Scientist to engage in surgical education and contribute to advancing medical education scholarship. The role involves conducting quantitative and qualitative research studies, collaborating with faculty, and supporting education innovation across surgical education.
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Responsibilities
Provide education expertise to support innovation in surgical education for students, residents, fellows, and faculty
Conduct quantitative and qualitative research studies to advance education scholarship and evaluate the effectiveness of educational interventions using rigorous methods
Publish first and co-authored publications in peer-reviewed journals and present at national meetings for surgery and medical education
Participate in both surgery and education professional organizations and journals advancing to leadership positions
Collaborate with clinical and doctoral faculty, fellows, residents, students, and staff on education scholarship and develop as a mentor, especially for Surgical Education Research Fellows, MA and PhD students
Along with the other education scientists, provide leadership, teaching, and educational development programs across the UCSF education continuum that include education community building scholarly activities and formal educational programs
Participate actively as a member of the UCSF Office of Medical Education scholarship team
Undertake professional development with members of the education research unit and the Department of Surgery
Contribute to grant writing and proposals to secure research funding and work jointly with the Department of Surgery Vice Chair for Research
Assist in maintaining the accreditation of the surgery skills lab, provide leadership to the Surgical Education Fellowship, and facilitate collaboration with international surgical skills training programs
Qualification
Required
Must have a Doctorate
Demonstrated academic productivity with first-author publications in peer-reviewed journals and national presentations
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team with other researchers, staff colleagues, and clinicians
Familiarity with database and analytic software
Qualified for appointment at any academic rank
Preferred
Doctorate in education preferred, or applicable fields such as psychology, sociology, organizational psychology
Research expertise: expertise in both qualitative and quantitative methods are preferred but not required
Proficiency in advanced education technologies, including surgical skills simulation, virtual/augmented reality, and artificial intelligence in education, is particularly welcome
Familiar with health professions education is preferred
Benefits
Membership in the health sciences compensation plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation
Company
University of California, San Francisco
University of California, San Francisco is an educational institution that focuses on medical courses.
Founded in 1864
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$52.45MKey Investors
California Institute for Regenerative MedicineBaldrick's FoundationNational Institute on Aging
2025-01-30Grant· $11.9M
2023-11-21Grant
2023-10-03Grant
Leadership Team
Pamela Hudson
Chief Operating Officer | Center for Digital Health Innovation
Jimmie Ye
Professor
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