Title: Staff Research Associate 3 Location: Los Angeles, CA United States Job Description: General Information Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA Onsite or Remote Flexible Hybrid Work Schedule Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm Employment Type 2 - Staff: Career Duration Indefinite Job # 30285 Primary Duties and Responsibilities Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility The Department of Medicine is seeking a collaborative and highly motivated Staff Research Associate 3 to support an innovative portfolio of multi-institutional research studies spanning clinical medicine, translational science, and emerging areas such as AI-enabled healthcare. Under general supervision, the Staff Research Associate will play a key role across the full research lifecycle, including study start-up, IRB submissions and regulatory coordination, participant recruitment and retention, and day-to-day study operations. This position provides advanced technical, regulatory, and administrative support across multiple complex protocols while partnering closely with interdisciplinary research teams. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational and analytical skills, knowledge of clinical research processes and compliance requirements, and an interest in contributing to impactful scientific work through literature reviews, grant support, and manuscript preparation and submission. Annual range: $71,845.41-$115,537.00 Job Qualifications Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility Required: - Bachelor's Degree and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. - Fluency in using Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Access) for survey preparation, administration, data collection, and communication - Experience in data collection/study recruitment and participant enrollment procedures - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills allowing for successful interaction with diverse audiences - Experience with developing digital advertising, marketing, social media promotion, and website design - Experience with IRB procedures - Experience with community outreach and community-based organizations - Experience in summarizing and presenting data for reports and presentations - Skill in working on multiple projects simultaneously and in setting priorities - Strong problem solving skills Preferred: - Fluency is Spanish - Skill in EndNote reference management - Experience with the UCLA Health system As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

• Own the end-to-end technical direction for offline video generation • Partner with research leadership to define a unified long-term roadmap • Increase the velocity at which research ships to product • Coach and elevate more junior researchers and engineers

Role Description The International Rescue Committee (IRC) supports refugees and immigrants in achieving safety, stability, and self-sufficiency. The Preferred Communities (PC) program focuses on long-term, client-centered services that promote well-being and integration. As the program evolves, there is an increasing need to identify sustainable funding pathways and demonstrate the broader impact of services within healthcare systems. This internship is structured in two complementary parts: - Researching and mapping Medicaid billing opportunities across Preferred Communities sites nationwide. - Analyzing the financial and systems-level impact of case management services, particularly in reducing emergency room utilization and associated costs. The intern will work closely with the Preferred Communities team to conduct research, organize findings, and develop analyses that support program sustainability and healthcare system impact. Each component will result in a standalone literature review and final report. Qualifications - Graduate or Doctoral-level coursework in Social Work, Public Health, Psychology, Psychiatry, or related field. - Strong research, analytical, and writing skills. - Ability to synthesize complex systems and policy information. - Interest in healthcare systems, Medicaid, and social service integration. - Strong attention to detail and organization. Requirements - Must be located in the U.S. during the internship. - Must be at least 18 years old. - Completion of IRC background check. - Completion of IRC onboarding and required trainings, including: - IRC Way, Every Day - Safety and Security Training - Safeguarding Training - Information Security Awareness Benefits - 10 sick days. - 10 US holidays. - 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure. - Medical insurance starting at $163 per month. - Dental starting at $6.50 per month. - Vision starting at $5 per month. - FSA for healthcare and commuter costs. - A 403b retirement savings plan with immediately vested matching. - Disability & life insurance. - An Employee Assistance Program available to staff and their families for counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles. Impact The intern’s work will contribute to strengthening long-term funding strategies for Preferred Communities programming while demonstrating the value of case management services in reducing healthcare costs and improving outcomes for clients and communities. Learning Objectives - Develop understanding of Medicaid systems and their role in funding community-based services. - Build skills in multi-state systems mapping and policy research. - Gain experience conducting cost-benefit and impact analysis within healthcare and social service contexts. - Strengthen ability to translate complex research into clear, actionable reports. - Understand the relationship between preventative care, case management, and healthcare utilization. - Develop awareness of systemic barriers impacting access to healthcare. - Gain experience producing professional-level written reports and literature reviews. Activities Include Part 1: Medicaid Research & Systems Mapping - Collect and organize information on Medicaid billing processes across Preferred Communities locations. - Map state-by-state Medicaid billing models, including variations in structure and implementation. - Identify key contacts and requirements related to Medicaid billing. - Research federal and state compliance requirements (e.g., HIPAA). - Analyze organizational readiness for Medicaid billing. - Review eligibility criteria, billing codes, and reimbursable services. - Explore partnerships and workforce pathways (e.g., Community Health Workers). - Assess financial considerations including reimbursement and administrative costs. - Identify alternative sustainability strategies beyond Medicaid. Part 2: Cost-Benefit Analysis & Health Systems Impact - Conduct cost-benefit analysis on case management and emergency room utilization. - Research costs associated with emergency room visits. - Analyze patterns of ER usage among PC clients. - Examine disparities in healthcare access and utilization. - Develop frameworks for estimating cost savings. - Identify opportunities for collaboration with healthcare providers. - Create tools or models to support implementation of cost-saving strategies. Training Activities - Observation of program operations and strategy discussions. - Participation in team meetings and research check-ins. - Guided research assignments. - Supervised development of literature reviews and reports. Professional Standards All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to taking all necessary preventive measures and creating an environment where people feel safe, and to taking all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients. Equal Opportunity Employer IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Role Description Critical study of epistemological and methodological foundations of research, implications for ethics and research design. (Reserved for MA and MRP students.) Qualifications - PhD in education or a field of study related to the course - Publications in the field of study within the last 5 years - Expertise in this subject area - Experienced in e-learning Requirements - Posting limited to: Professeur à temps-partiel régulier / Regular Part-Time Professor - Expected Enrolment: 35 - Number of credits: 3 - Work Hours: 39 - Hourly Rate: Enseignement / Teaching: $239.47 (2024-2025) - Course type: C - Posting type: Régulier / Regular - Language of instruction: Anglais | English - Competence in second language: Passive - Course Schedule: Lundi | Monday 17:30-20:30 - Videoconference during a given time slot. Students are required to be online at the same time. Benefits - The academic year starts on September 1 and ends on August 31. - These rates do not include vacation pay nor statutory pay. - These rates will be applied until a new collective agreement is ratified. Retro will be paid after the ratification.