Dr. Sunmin Lee is a social epidemiologist with a research focus on reducing health disparities among minoritized and immigrant populations, with a special focus on Asian Americans. Dr. Lee has over 20 years of research experience and has led numerous research projects funded by NIH or CDC. She is currently leading two NIH-funded R01 research projects focused on: (1) building a cohort of Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese Americans to assess the impact of immigrant stressors on sleep and cardiometabolic health; and (2) testing a randomized controlled trial to increase colorectal cancer screening among Asian American primary care patients. Dr. Lee also leads a few other studies related to gastric cancer and Alzheimer's disease. Most of Dr. Lee's research is based on the concept of community-based participatory research, and thus, her team works closely with communities to address their health needs.
The Hematology/Oncology Division in the Department of Medicine in the School of Medicine, University of California, Irvine, is recruiting for a full-time Staff Research Associate to support research projects in the research team of Principal Investigator Dr. Sunmin Lee. This position is available immediately.
Total Compensation:
In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.
$27.87 - $44.85 (Hourly Rate)
Required:
• Excellent oral and written communication skills • Demonstrated ability to work well in a team and excellent customer service skills • Demonstrated ability to organize work, attention to detail, and manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines • Demonstrated ability to use a computer and software, including Microsoft Word, Excel PowerPoint • Master’s degree in public health or related field • Bilingual in Chinese, Korean, or Vietnamese • Experience in community outreach and participant recruitment
Bachelor’s Degree
Bachelor's Degree Excellent oral and written communication skills Demonstrated ability to work well in a team and excellent customer service skills Demonstrated ability to organize work, attention to detail, and manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines Demonstrated ability to use a computer and software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Preferred:
Master’s degree in public health or related field (preferred)
Master’s degree in public health or related field Bilingual in Chinese, Korean, or Vietnamese Experience in community outreach and participant recruitment
Special Conditions Required:
Work will require travel by personal vehicle to study sites, may include weekend and evenings.
Conditions of Employment:
The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:
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Background Check and Live Scan
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Legal Right to work in the United States
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Vaccination Policies
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Smoking and Tobacco Policy
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Drug Free Environment
The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.
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California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
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E-Verify
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Pre-Placement Health Evaluation
Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php
Closing Statement:
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. 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 categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.
