Research Associate

Heluna Health invites applications for the full-time position of Research Associate in the Center on Substance Use and Health (CSUH) at the San Francisco Department of Public Health.

CSUH conducts pharmacologic and behavioral interventions, observational studies, and related activities to maximize the health outcomes of people who use alcohol, methamphetamine, opioids, cocaine, and other substances. We work with people who are actively using substances, and focus on meeting their goals related to their substance use, including reduction in use or harms, prevention or treatment of infectious diseases, or prevention of drug overdose. We conduct research in a community-based environment in downtown San Francisco, with the facilities and resources needed to perform complex clinical research studies. We are proud to treat people who use substances with respect and dignity and enjoy a close-knit culture of intellectual curiosity, collaboration, and fun.

Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Research Associate will be responsible for a wide variety of duties and projects related to behavioral and pharmacologic studies in the fields of HIV prevention and substance use. This is a non-exempt, benefitted, full-time position. This is a time- limited, grant-funded position with non-standard work hours (may require work during evening hours). The focus of the RA will primarily be on the CURB 2.0 study.

This is a temporary, grant-funded, full-time, benefitted position. Employment is provided by Heluna Health. This is a hybrid position that requires some in person work.