"Social Science Research Professional 2 - General Surgery (78.5% FTE, 1 Year Fixed Term)"

Please note this position is a 1-year fixed-term. It will be based on the Stanford campus and is a hybrid (working on-site and working from home) subject to operational need.

The interdisciplinary team within the Division of General Surgery and the Stanford-Surgery Policy Improvement Research and Education (S-SPIRE) Unit includes clinical and research faculty with expertise spanning implementation science, health economics, bioinformatics, and quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods approaches.

We are seeking a part-time, 78.5% FTE, Social Science Research Professional 2 for a 1-year fixed-term, to perform work to support research or develop public programs and policies requiring continuous exercising of independent initiative and judgment. Provide guidance to less experienced colleagues.

Duties include:

• Assist in designing experiments, exercising independent initiative and judgment gained from completing a variety of high level assignments, including activities such as defining variables, formulating hypotheses, and selecting subjects, sources of information, or planned and coordinating experimental protocols.
• Adapt or work out the details of new, nonstandard procedures, with the supervisor providing general guidance and suggestions.
• Interpret, synthesize, and analyze data using scientific or statistical techniques.
• Solve problems, and make decisions that affect the direction of the research and result in independent contributions to the overall project.
• Select and apply standard calculations and formulas independently to compile data or process documents; often serve as a resource for research methods and numerical analyses.
• Co-author sections of research publications and regulatory reports as needed.
• Complete project-related administrative and budgetary responsibilities of a limited scope as needed.
• Supervise staff or students as needed, including oversight and instruction on techniques, as well as consultation on project work.
• Support S-SPIRE and Department of Surgery faculty with research data collection and analysis.

- Other duties may also be assigned.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in public health or related field.
• Previous experience working on health services research projects.
• Interest in working in a position for at least two (2) years.
• Strong project management skills, including managing data collection from different participant types and timepoints.
• Understanding of basic statistics and familiarity with SPSS/STATA (quantitative).
• Strong qualitative methods expertise and familiarity with Dedoose/NVivo/Atlas.ti (qualitative), or similar qualitative data organization software.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to drive to different local on- and off-site locations for study recruitment and data collection.
• Ability to work independently with deadlines with general guidance.
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to complete detailed work accurately.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with human study participants.
• Ability to understand scientific literature, experimental/quasi-experimental procedures and their limitations, and current needs of the research community.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

Bachelor of Arts degree in an applicable social science related field and two years applicable experience, or combination of education and experience in an applicable social science.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

• Comprehensive understanding of scientific theory and methods.
• General computer skills and ability to quickly learn and master computer programs.
• Strong analytical skills and excellent judgment.
• Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance.
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to complete detailed work accurately.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with human study participants.
• Developing supervisory skills.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES: Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Program Training (Group 7)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequently perform desk-based computer tasks, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
• Occasionally stand/walk, sit, use a telephone, writing by hand, and sort/file paperwork or parts.
• Rarely twist/bend/stoop/squat, kneel/crawl, rarely reach/work above shoulders, operate foot and/or hand controls.

- Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

May be required to work non-standard, extended or weekend hours in support of research work.

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors bases on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

The expected pay range for this position is $85,376 to $99,581 per annum. The actual pay will be pro-rated based on the 78.5% FTE. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the university reasonably expects to pay for a position upon hire. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.