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The Golub Capital Social Impact Lab (Lab) is an initiative within the GSB that focuses on developing, applying, and testing cutting-edge digital tools to enhance the effectiveness of the social sector and catalyze innovation addressing social challenges. Led by Dr. Susan Athey, the Lab brings together affiliated academics, staff, researchers, and students passionate about developing, evaluating, and scaling innovative technology solutions for social impact. The Lab has conducted a wide range of research and development projects, working directly with nonprofits and social sector organizations to help them develop and implement technology solutions, design experiments to evaluate effectiveness, and iteratively improve the solutions, all with the goal of enhancing social impact.
The Lab’s research falls into three main areas: (a) research to identify specific problems and associated potential technology solutions, including machine learning and artificial intelligence; (b) iterative experiments that test and deploy technology-driven solutions to optimize the products and services of partner organizations; and (c) general purpose research on methods, processes, and practices that support the development and scaling of technologies such as digital education, worker training, nudges, and information provision.
Reporting administratively to the Director, Research Operations within the Research Hub and operationally to the Lab Director and Faculty Director, the Research Director, Golub Capital Social Impact Lab, will lead and oversee research related to the mission of the Lab and ensure the research is disseminated widely to both academic and general audiences. This work includes defining, prioritizing, and managing research projects; managing and carrying out the research; writing, presenting, and publicizing research and related thought leadership; documenting, refining, and monitoring compliance with processes to ensure transparent and replicable research; supporting the writing of grant proposals around research projects; supporting the Lab Director in recruiting researchers and students, maintaining lab records, organizing lab events; and all organizational duties associated with achieving these objectives.
This position is a 2-year fixed-term role.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience or a combination of education and experience in a quantitative discipline such as economics, finance, statistics, or engineering.
Applicants with a PhD in a related scientific field, extensive experience, and a strong passion for empirical research and data-driven decision-making are preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
This remote role is open to candidates anywhere in the United States. Stanford University has five Regional Pay Structures. The compensation for this position will be based on the successful candidate's location. The expected pay range for this position is $91,699 to $138,688 per year for remote positions. The expected pay range for this position is $132,498 to $157,989 per year for Stanford Work Location positions.
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