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The Research Program Coordinator will serve as a key analyst and coordinator supporting the programmatic and research activities of the Principal Investigator within UCSF’s Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences.
The position supports multiple grant-funded research projects focused on patient-provider communication, particularly in the areas of pharmacies, sexual and reproductive health, and empathy in healthcare. The Coordinator will conduct moderately complex qualitative and quantitative analytical work, support manuscript preparation and submission, and coordinate research, teaching, and mentorship activities. The research does not involve clinical trials.
The Coordinator will collaborate with UCSF departments, the San Francisco Department of Public Health, research and administrative partners, and outside consultants. The role will also evaluate research processes, data collection and storage practices, and available technologies and services to identify alternatives and make sound recommendations.
The position is within UCSF’s Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences, a major academic department in the School of Medicine committed to healthcare, education, and research. The role is based within the department’s Zuckerberg San Francisco General division, whose mission includes promoting justice, quality, and equity in women’s healthcare.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative data collection, cleaning, analysis, and other analytical activities supporting multiple research studies focused on patient-provider communication, pharmacies, sexual and reproductive health, and empathy in healthcare.
- Develop and support systems for research data collection, research-subject communication, and confidential data management.
- Prepare, edit, and modify manuscripts, presentations, abstracts, study instruments, research posters, syllabus materials, letters of recommendation, and other research-related documents.
- Conduct professional literature reviews and gather, synthesize, and analyze information to prepare reports and analyses for the Principal Investigator.
- Prepare and present research summaries, reports, and other materials for meetings and internal and external stakeholders.
- Coordinate research, teaching, and mentorship activities, including meetings, conference activities, research activities, grant applications, vendor selection and setup, and joint abstract submissions.
- Coordinate program and project activities with research and project staff and collaborate across UCSF departments and administrative units.
- Interface with partners including the Office of Sponsored Research, Research Administration, and San Francisco Department of Public Health departments as needed.
- Evaluate issues and research processes, gather relevant information, assess alternatives, and recommend approaches to data collection and storage based on available technologies and services.
- Support activities that advance UCSF PRIDE Values and Principles of Community and contribute to an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with dignity and respect.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in any area.
- At least one year of related experience or equivalent training.
- Working knowledge of common organizational or research-specific computer applications, including Microsoft Office, particularly word processing and intermediate Excel functions.
- Proficient verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities within demanding timeframes.
- Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
- Demonstrated ability to use sound judgment when responding to issues and concerns.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze, research, and synthesize large amounts of data with strong attention to detail.
- Demonstrated interest in sexual and reproductive health, including comfort with family planning and abortion, and infectious diseases including HIV.
- Knowledge of qualitative research concepts and applications.
- Ability to take initiative and direction and complete tasks in a timely and comprehensive manner.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in public health, behavioral science, or another related area.
- Three years of experience working in an academic, research, public health, or related setting.
- Knowledge of survey software such as REDCap or Qualtrics.
About UCSF
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.
Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care.
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
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.
Salary Information
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.
Employment Duration: 6 months
The Research Program Coordinator will serve as a key analyst and coordinator supporting the programmatic and research activities of the Principal Investigator within UCSF’s Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences.
The position supports multiple grant-funded research projects focused on patient-provider communication, particularly in the areas of pharmacies, sexual and reproductive health, and empathy in healthcare. The Coordinator will conduct moderately complex qualitative and quantitative analytical work, support manuscript preparation and submission, and coordinate research, teaching, and mentorship activities. The research does not involve clinical trials.
The Coordinator will collaborate with UCSF departments, the San Francisco Department of Public Health, research and administrative partners, and outside consultants. The role will also evaluate research processes, data collection and storage practices, and available technologies and services to identify alternatives and make sound recommendations.
The position is within UCSF’s Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences, a major academic department in the School of Medicine committed to healthcare, education, and research. The role is based within the department’s Zuckerberg San Francisco General division, whose mission includes promoting justice, quality, and equity in women’s healthcare.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative data collection, cleaning, analysis, and other analytical activities supporting multiple research studies focused on patient-provider communication, pharmacies, sexual and reproductive health, and empathy in healthcare.
- Develop and support systems for research data collection, research-subject communication, and confidential data management.
- Prepare, edit, and modify manuscripts, presentations, abstracts, study instruments, research posters, syllabus materials, letters of recommendation, and other research-related documents.
- Conduct professional literature reviews and gather, synthesize, and analyze information to prepare reports and analyses for the Principal Investigator.
- Prepare and present research summaries, reports, and other materials for meetings and internal and external stakeholders.
- Coordinate research, teaching, and mentorship activities, including meetings, conference activities, research activities, grant applications, vendor selection and setup, and joint abstract submissions.
- Coordinate program and project activities with research and project staff and collaborate across UCSF departments and administrative units.
- Interface with partners including the Office of Sponsored Research, Research Administration, and San Francisco Department of Public Health departments as needed.
- Evaluate issues and research processes, gather relevant information, assess alternatives, and recommend approaches to data collection and storage based on available technologies and services.
- Support activities that advance UCSF PRIDE Values and Principles of Community and contribute to an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with dignity and respect.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in any area.
- At least one year of related experience or equivalent training.
- Working knowledge of common organizational or research-specific computer applications, including Microsoft Office, particularly word processing and intermediate Excel functions.
- Proficient verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities within demanding timeframes.
- Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
- Demonstrated ability to use sound judgment when responding to issues and concerns.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze, research, and synthesize large amounts of data with strong attention to detail.
- Demonstrated interest in sexual and reproductive health, including comfort with family planning and abortion, and infectious diseases including HIV.
- Knowledge of qualitative research concepts and applications.
- Ability to take initiative and direction and complete tasks in a timely and comprehensive manner.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in public health, behavioral science, or another related area.
- Three years of experience working in an academic, research, public health, or related setting.
- Knowledge of survey software such as REDCap or Qualtrics.
About UCSF
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.
Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care.
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
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.
Salary Information
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Research Program Coordinator
Align your credentials to EB-2 or EB-3
Pull your official transcripts and any graduate-level coursework now. EB-2 requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience, so document each role's scope and growth clearly before your employer files PERM.
Search employers with PERM filing history
Use Migrate Mate to find Research Program Coordinator positions at employers who have filed PERM labor certifications for this occupation, so you're targeting organizations with demonstrated green card sponsorship infrastructure rather than starting the conversation from zero.
Target research-intensive institutions and sponsors
Universities, NIH-funded institutes, and large hospital research networks routinely sponsor Research Program Coordinators for green cards. Their HR teams understand multi-year sponsorship timelines and budget for PERM recruitment, reducing the risk of employer withdrawal mid-process.
Verify your occupation's DOL prevailing wage
Run your target job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search before salary negotiations. PERM requires your offered wage to meet or exceed the prevailing wage for your SOC code, and employers must commit to that wage from filing through green card approval.
Ask about PERM recruitment timing during interviews
PERM requires the employer to conduct a formal recruitment test advertising the position to U.S. workers before DOL certifies the application. Ask where a potential employer is in that timeline so you understand how long the process will take before an I-140 can even be filed.
Preserve your priority date if you change employers
Once your original employer's I-140 is approved, your priority date can carry over to a new employer's petition. If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability also lets you move to a same or similar occupation without restarting from scratch.
Green Card Research Program Coordinator: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Research Program Coordinator role qualify for EB-2 green card sponsorship?
Yes, if the position requires an advanced degree or if you hold a bachelor's degree plus at least five years of progressive experience in research coordination or a closely related field. Your employer documents the minimum requirements in the PERM application, so the job description must genuinely reflect that advanced-degree standard. Roles at universities and research hospitals most commonly meet this bar.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residency rather than a temporary work authorization period. The process starts with PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor, followed by an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. Unlike H-1B visa, there's no lottery, but nationals of high-demand countries like India and China can face significant priority-date backlogs before the final I-485 adjustment of status can be approved.
How do I find employers who sponsor Research Program Coordinator roles for a green card?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified PERM filing history for Research Program Coordinator and similar occupations, so you can focus your search on organizations that have already demonstrated they're willing and able to sponsor. This is more reliable than asking cold during outreach, since you can confirm an employer's track record before applying.
What does the PERM recruitment process mean for me as a candidate?
PERM requires your employer to advertise the Research Program Coordinator position to U.S. workers and document that no minimally qualified domestic candidate applied. You're not filing anything yourself at this stage, but the process can take several months. Your start date and offered salary need to be confirmed early because the employer must attest to paying the DOL prevailing wage from the time of filing through your green card approval.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers before it's approved?
If your I-140 has been approved by USCIS, your priority date is preserved and a new employer can file a fresh I-140 that retains that date. If your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 job portability lets you move to a same or similar occupation without restarting the process entirely. Switching employers before those thresholds are met typically requires restarting PERM from the beginning.