Research Assistant
Company
Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Health Administration
Location
San Francisco, California San Francisco, California
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
A position is open for a Research Assistant in the Research Department at San Francisco Veteran Affairs Health Care System. Incumbent will be involved in medical informatics research into the cardiopulmonary health effects of exposure to air pollution and airborne hazards such as smoke from military burn pit, and the subsequent potential development of lung diseases such as asthma or COPD.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
- All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
- You may be required to serve a probationary period
- Subject to background/security investigation
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
- Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.
- Working Conditions/Environment:
The work environment for this position is an indoor office environment. The incumbent may sustain posture in a seated position and may utilize a computer terminal for prolonged periods of time.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in the field of medical informatics, health data science, computer science, or a related area
- Have knowledge of and publications on medical informatics and machine learning
- Be proficient in Python/C, R, and SQL programming
- Experience with computer-based data acquisition and analysis, and graphical presentation of data, including experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and statistical procedures.
- Must be organized, demonstrate a high level of initiative, be able to keep accurate and detailed records, be willing to learn new techniques, and take ownership and responsibility of assigned duties and tasks.
Education
Master's degree in the field of medical informatics, health data science, computer science, or a related area
This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.
Additional information
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
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Date Posted
06/18/2024
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