Social Science Research Professional 2

Stanford University is seeking a Social Science Research Professional 2 to contribute substantive science and policy work to an innovative academic program on research translation focused on environmental health research and science policy. The person in this position would work closely with the project PI and Associate Director to conduct analytical studies on a variety of scientifically related policies, projects, programs and issues in support of a function, research initiative, program and / or organizational unit, or in research of new or changing systems and programs. Assists in policy and program planning, development, administration, management and implementation; interprets, monitors and analyzes information regarding policies and procedures and provides consultative services to department administrators and other stakeholders. The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in environmental health sciences, public health, occupational health, epidemiology, toxicology, systematic review methods or related field as well as knowledge of and practice in, environmental health science and policy in the United States. The successful candidate will have a publication track record in the peer reviewed literature and demonstrate a high level of written and oral communications skills specifically in communicating with scientists and non-scientists.

Duties include:

•    Assist in grant submissions including scientific and administrative sections
•    Engage with research collaborators and community partners to engage in relevant research and research translation in government chemical policy and systemic review at federal level.
•    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.
•    Research, monitor, and analyze chemical regulations, legislation and related scientific literature. 
•    Research and summarize best scientific practices in field related to chemical risk assessment and systematic review methods.
•    Adapt or work out the details of new, nonstandard procedures, with the supervisor providing technical guidance and quality assessment.
•    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.
•    Coordinates efforts with a variety of external and internal contacts to engage in relevant research and research translation in federal chemical policy and systemic review that builds upon the nationally and internationally recognized work of the program; provides technical guidance and quality assessment.
•    Co-author sections of research publications and regulatory reports as needed.
•    Translate and communicate the impact of new chemical regulations, legislation, or research to the general public and policy makers through public comments, reports, briefings, executive summaries, and/or public presentations
•    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.

*- Other duties may also be assigned

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.

The expected pay range for this position is $85,376 to $99,581 per annum.
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.

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.