Research Assistant (1 Year Fixed-Term)

Stanford University is seeking a Social Science Research Professional 1 (1 year fixed term) possibility of renewal, to perform work to support research or develop public programs and policies, applying basic knowledge and understanding of scientific theory.  Research areas may include: Cancer health disparities, cancer epidemiology, neurological disease epidemiology, diabetes translational research, diabetes disparities, health equity and social determinants of health.

Duties include:

·        Assist in the preparation and submission of manuscripts to peer-reviewed journals, including managing literature and references and preparing tables.

·        Support the submission of IRB protocols and Data Use Agreements.

·        Assist in grant submissions, including developing budget justifications.

·        Develop and update scientific presentations and slide decks.

·        Plan and perform research tasks requiring initiative and judgment by applying basic knowledge and understanding of scientific theory when precedents do not provide specific guidance. General instruction provided by the supervisor as needed. May interpret study results in collaboration with supervisor or PI.

·        Participate in the development and administration of survey instruments and rating scales requiring judgment in applying non-routine procedures. Analyze and summarize results for review with supervisor. Audit the accuracy and validity of data.

·        Identify, select, extract and summarize data and structured information. Present summary of findings to supervisor.

·        Conduct literature searches, and write literature summaries and manuscripts, requiring preliminary judgments after the supervisor outlines conceptual approach.

·        Build and organize data as requested by principal investigator or supervisor; use common statistical programs requiring the application of job control language in generating and organizing data.

·        Adapt new, nonstandard methods outlined by supervisor in designing and evaluating phases of research projects, (i.e., educational materials, questionnaires, strategies for recruitment, data quality control procedures and processes). May follow up with Institutional Review Board (IRB) to ensure renewals are approved and completed, seeking guidance where necessary.

·        Assist with development, communication and design of research findings to internal and external audiences, which may include providing updates to both PI personal research websites and lab websites, social media, and/or white papers, for use in recruitment, educational, or awareness of programs, with guidance from supervisor.

·        Orient and train students.

* - Other duties may also be assigned

The expected pay range for this position is $31.40 to $38.89 per hour.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position.  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.

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 at stanfordelr@stanford.edu.  For all other inquiries, please submit a contact form. 

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University's research mission.