Job Details
This position has been deemed critical by the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability Dean’s Office and is exempt from the hiring pause.
This position is based on Stanford’s main campus with consideration given to the option for a hybrid work schedule (partially onsite and offsite), subject to operational need. Interested candidates must include a resume and cover letter to be considered for this position.
This is a three-year fixed term position with the possibility of renewal dependent on programmatic need and budgetary availability.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
About Us
The Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability strives to create a future when humans and nature thrive in concert and in perpetuity. ...
Project Unleaded, within the Center for Human and Planetary Health at the Woods Institute for the Environment, is seeking an Applied Scientific Researcher to support and advance research to identify and prioritize the most important sources of lead poisoning globally, develop and test interdisciplinary interventions to mitigate and eliminate these sources, and advance field-appropriate rapid measurement techniques to detect lead in humans and the environment.
Your Responsibilities will include:
- Develop and adapt protocols for environmental sampling, analysis, and related survey instruments in collaboration with the Director, drawing on prior literature and local context in LMICs.
- Develop and adapt field and laboratory techniques for elemental and isotopic characterization of samples, including procedures for XRF, ICP-MS, ICP-OES, and colorimetric methods.
- Produce and maintain detailed documentation—including protocols, standard operating procedures, and data dictionaries—to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and traceability of study data.
- Ensure all research documentation aligns with institutional policies, administrative requirements, and compliance standards.
- Develop systems and tools for secure and accurate data storage and management.
- Oversee logistics for environmental and biological sampling, including scheduling, transport, and use of handheld X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzers.
- Create and maintain processes for logging, tracking, storing, and inventorying samples both in the field and on campus.
- Maintain organized protocols for laboratory analyses and quality control.
- Oversee end-to-end experimental design, execution, and sample analysis using a range of laboratory techniques, including ICP-MS, ICP-OES, XRF, and colorimetry.
- Write and edit research materials, scientific reports, manuscripts, and summaries of findings for donors, collaborators, and internal planning.
- Proofread and edit drafts, providing feedback on clarity, organization, and presentation.
- Identify new funding opportunities and support proposal development in collaboration with the broader team.
- Contribute to the development of new research collaborations and projects.
- Support capacity-building with partners in low- and middle-income countries.
- Train research assistants, students, and interns on protocols, laboratory methods, and documentation practices.
- Maintain and update a lab manual and training materials for current and future team members.
- Supervise or manage students and interns as needed.
Qualifications:
To be successful in this position, you will need:
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in related scientific field and four years of relevant work experience; or Master’s degree in a related scientific field and two years relevant experience; or PhD in related science field.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Comprehensive understanding of scientific principles.
- Expert level knowledge and skills in field of science related to research project.
- General computer skills, experience with databases and scientific applications, and ability to quickly learn and master computer programs.
- Strong analytical skills and excellent judgment.
- Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance is essential.
- Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to complete detailed work accurately.
- Developing project management skills.
In addition, our preferred qualifications include:
- Master’s degree or Ph.D. in environmental health, environmental science, chemistry, physics, toxicology, public health, earth sciences, or a related field.
- 3–5+ years of relevant research experience, including fieldwork, laboratory analysis, and research project management.
- Experience leading others and working independently, problem solving, and adapting to dynamic resource-constrained environments.
- Hands-on experience with environmental sampling, sample preparation, and laboratory analyses, including independent analysis of inorganic samples using techniques such as ICP-MS, ICP-OES, GFAAS, XRF, and colorimetry.
- Demonstrated ability to develop or adapt scientific protocols, standard operating procedures, and survey instruments.
- Strong understanding of quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) procedures and data integrity practices for elemental and isotopic analyses.
- Experience managing sample inventories, chain-of-custody procedures, and field/lab logistics.
- Proficiency in data management, including database organization, documentation, and version control.
- Demonstrated experience overseeing day-to-day research operations, including workflow coordination and monitoring project timelines.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a diverse research team, including supervising or training research assistants, students, or interns.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and maintain meticulous records.
- Excellent scientific writing and editing skills, including experience preparing reports, manuscripts, and research summaries.
- Strong interpersonal skills for working with diverse partners, collaborators, and field teams.
- Experience identifying funding opportunities and developing grant proposals, donor reports, or funding applications.
- Willingness to travel domestically or internationally to support fieldwork, training, or collaborations.
The expected pay range for this position is $100,082 to $118,812 per annum.
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