Question 1

What are the required qualifications for this Biomedical Informatics Data Scientist role at Stanford?

Accepted Answer

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience in a quantitative discipline such as statistics, engineering, or related fields. Substantial experience with MS Office and analytical programs is essential, along with excellent writing and analytical skills. See similar research jobs for comparison. Desired: MS/PhD in Bioinformatics, Data Science, or Biostatistics.

Question 2

What key skills and technologies are needed for this Research Data Analyst position?

Accepted Answer

Fluency in SQL , Python , and R is required, plus experience with EHR data models like Clarity or Caboodle, and common data models such as OMOP , PEDSnet , PCORnet , or Epic Cosmos . Additional skills include machine learning , causal inference , and AI/ML techniques on biomedical data. Explore clinical research jobs for more opportunities.

Question 3

What are the main responsibilities in this Stanford Clinical Informatics role?

Accepted Answer

Responsibilities include managing and analyzing clinical data from EHRs and claims, building cohorts, ensuring data quality, performing statistical analyses with super learner, applying machine learning , causal inference, developing reports, and collaborating on ETL processes for PEDSnet and PCORnet . Participate in national projects and provide training. Check research assistant jobs for related roles.

Question 4

What experience is desired for success in this Biomedical Informatics job?

Accepted Answer

Desired: 2+ years in healthcare research data analysis, experience with ontologies (UMLS), natural language processing , semiparametric estimation, regulatory knowledge ( IRB , HIPAA ), and academic environments. Familiarity with large language models for coding pipelines is a plus. View tips in our postdoctoral research advice .

Question 5

What is the application deadline and work conditions for this Stanford position?

Accepted Answer

Applications are open until May 10, 2026 . Work involves sitting at a computer for long periods, occasional phone use, in office/lab settings. Some field work possible. No salary listed; consistent with Stanford staff roles. Learn more about administration jobs at universities.

Question 6

How does this role support collaboration in Stanford's research community?

Accepted Answer

You'll partner with researchers, clinicians, Quantitative Sciences Unit , and Research Informatics Center to develop research-ready datasets, represent the team nationally, and assist with grants. Strong interpersonal skills needed for technical/non-technical stakeholders. See faculty jobs for collaborative academic positions.

Biomedical Informatics Data Scientist/Research Data Analyst

Stanford University

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