Qualitative Research Manager (5273C), School of Public Health #89012

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Departmental Overview

At UC Berkeley School of Public Health (UCBPH), health equity and social justice are part of our DNA. For more than 75 years, we've been pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo. Established in 1943, we are a top-10 national school of public health located on the UC Berkeley campus, comprising six academic divisions, more than 20 graduate programs, and nearly 30 research centers and programs. Our mission is to improve population health, especially for the most vulnerable, and our most cherished values are health as a right; strength through diversity; thinking forward; and impact first. Learn more at: publichealth.berkeley.edu.

The Boyce Research Group at the University of California, Berkeley School of Public Health, led by Dr. Sabrina Boyce, aims to build the evidence base to guide domestic and global approaches to promote gender and health equity, in partnership with the communities most impacted by inequity. Our research primarily focuses on sexual and intimate partner violence prevention, reproductive and sexual health, and upstream root causes of gender inequity.

We most often utilize experimental and quasi-experimental designs to provide evidence on what works to prevent violence, with a particular focus on community-, social norms- and policy-based approaches. Much of our work is conducted in partnership with local community partners, state government agencies, coalitions, and community members, many of whom guide the research questions that drive our work. We welcome team members from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to strengthen and enrich the work our team produces.

Position Summary

The Boyce Research Group at the University of California Berkeley School of Public Health is seeking a Qualitative Research Manager to lead the qualitative components of multiple research projects focused on LGBTQ+, racial/ethnic minoritized, and other marginalized youth. These projects focus on sexual and dating violence prevention, healthy relationships, and access to support services and are being conducted in partnership with the California Department of Public Health, Stop It Now!, the Center on Violence Prevention Research, ValorUS, and the National LGBTQ Institute on Intimate Partner Violence, among others. The role will be supervised by Dr. Sabrina Boyce and will be responsible for managing qualitative components of multiple research projects. Qualitative research management includes IRB protocol development and submissions, instrument development, scheduling and conducting interviews using a trauma-informed and survivor-centered approach, processing and storing data confidentially, training and leading a small team in conducting data collection and analysis, and managing participant incentives. This role will contribute to literature reviews, development of scientific manuscripts and practitioner-facing dissemination materials. Under supervision of the PI, this role will participate in preparing grant proposals and identifying new funding sources. Additionally, this role will manage at least one research-practice partnership, ensuring a positive working relationship and timely submission of deliverables, and facilitate a youth research advisory board to elicit youth feedback on research protocols and results.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is October 7, 2026. For full consideration, please apply on or before the first review date.

Responsibilities

20%

• Independently manages at least one research-practice partnership, leading meetings weekly with the partner, ensuring a positive collaborative relationship, and timely submission of deliverables.
• Track and ensure timely completion of deliverables.

15%

• Analyzes research data and interprets results using rigorous methods and integrity.
• Presents results to the research team for discussion and interpretation, and presents results to practitioner and scientific audiences.

15%

• Utilize rigorous research methodology and trauma-informed, survivor-centered approaches to conduct data collection and interact with research participants, including youth who experience marginalization based on their identity and service providers who work with such youth.

10%

• Plans qualitative data collection, including the design of survey instruments and determining the sampling and reporting procedures.
• Manage the administration of participant incentives, including tracking and sending incentives to participants and managing this aspect of the budget.

10%

• Draft academic manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals, both for systematic reviews and for original research, and submit to appropriate journals.
• Lead the drafting and development of funder-facing, practitioner-facing, and community-facing products, briefs, social media shareables, and reports.
• Integrate feedback from the PI and funder for finalization.

10%

• Facilitate the Youth Research Advisory Board, engaging with youth in a reciprocal relationship that includes eliciting their feedback on protocols and instruments and on interpretation of results using principles of youth empowerment and mutual learning.

5%

• Conduct systematic literature reviews to summarize current research and identify gaps in the literature to inform data collection efforts, anchor research methodologies in best practices, manuscript development, and grant proposal development.

5%

• Develops proposals and recommendations to guide and support a broader strategic direction for the research team.
• Collaborates on the design, documentation, testing, and implementation of research studies.

5%

• Participates in workshops, trainings, and other professional development activities; may participate in committees, projects, and other service activities.

5%

• Other duties, as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Working knowledge of public health research, public health theories and frameworks around health equity, data collection and analysis.
• Strong working skills and experience implementing qualitative methodologies and approaches, qualitative interviewing, qualitative data analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to develop publishable research/academic manuscripts from public health research results.
• Demonstrated ability to respectfully engage youth and/or community member voices in research.
• Experience working on issues such as sexual and/or intimate partner violence, gender equity, sexual and reproductive health and with the following populations: LGBTQ+ youth, racially/ethnically minoritized youth, and survivors of sexual or intimate partner violence in the U.S.
• Experience leading and/or ability to learn how to lead qualitative analysis using qualitative analysis software, such as Dedoose or Atlas.ti.
• Experience developing and managing and/or ability to learn how to develop and manage research protocols for implementation and for IRB submissions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact with a variety of personalities at all levels of the organization and cross-cultures, work effectively as a member of a research team; and in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff of all levels, funders, and community partners.
• Ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.
• Ability to manage secure data collection, implement voluntary consent protocols, and maintain all confidentiality.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to identify problems and develop innovative solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced project management skills and demonstrated problem solving skills.

Education / Training

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. (Required)
• Master's degree in public health, social work, or related area. (Preferred)

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The budgeted hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $37.57 - $44.89. The full pay scale for this classification is $37.57 - $66.83.

• This is a non-exempt, bi-weekly paid position.
• This is a full-time (40 hours/week) Career position eligible for UC benefits.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Other Information

• This position is eligible for up to 3 days/week remote work within the United States. Exact arrangements are determined in partnership with your supervisor to meet role responsibilities and department needs and are subject to change.
• This is not a visa opportunity. This position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.
• This position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement between UAW (United Auto Workers) and the University of California Regents for RP.

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Mandated Reporter

This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter required to report the observed or suspected abuse or neglect of children, dependent adults, or elders to designated law enforcement or social service agencies. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon completion of signed statements acknowledging the responsibilities of a Mandated Reporter.

Misconduct

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional 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; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy

UC Anti-Discrimination Policy

Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.