Social Science Research Professional 3

The Division of Adolescent Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine is seeking a Social Science Research Professional 3 to support health services research and health policy projects and programs in child and adolescent health. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, independent, organized, mission-driven, and experienced in health services research, public health and policy work related to preventive services, tobacco/secondhand smoke and nicotine control, and global health. The candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with an interdisciplinary research team to conduct work with broad scientific and public health impact in improving care delivery to adolescents and young adults. Our Division encompasses numerous aspects of adolescent health research, and provides a strong community of scientific colleagues, post-doctoral trainees, and students.

Duties include:

• Assist principal investigators with designing experiments constituting a phase of a research project for which precedents are few; conduct experiments that may involve coordinating a complex experimental protocol.
• Independently identify/modify standard procedures based on judgment concerning the general goals of a project; select approaches in developing, testing, and evaluating new methods.
• Lead or participate in multidisciplinary teams (in academia, across different faculties or schools, and in industry, across different functions of the business).
• Co-author all or sections of a report for publication or professional presentation with the work being reviewed by the principal investigator or faculty.
• Present ongoing work and findings to colleagues at academic conferences.
• Collaborate with the principal investigator to design a research approach of a project and/or integrate results of the entire project.
• Complete project-related administrative and budgetary responsibilities of a limited scope as needed.
• Formally supervise and train new staff or students, including hiring, performance management, and related duties, in addition to instruction on techniques and consultation on project work.

* - Other duties may also be assigned

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. The pay range for this position working in the California Bay area is $100,082 – 118,812.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Doctoral degree in public health or related social science discipline.

· Experience in conducting health services and health policy research for maternal, child and adolescent populations and health systems in US and/or global settings.

· Familiarity with health care delivery and clinical and community preventive services.

· Ability to work with diverse populations, including those with limited English proficiency or low literacy levels.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

Graduate degree in an applicable social science related field and five years of applicable experience, or combination of education and experience in an applicable social science.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

· Expert level knowledge and skills in field of science related to research project.

· 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.

· Supervisory skills.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:

None

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.

Additional PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (remove if none)

WORKING CONDITIONS:

· May be exposed to blood borne pathogens.

· 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 based 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.

~ All members of the Department of Pediatrics are engaged in continuous learning and improvement to foster a culture where diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice are central to all aspects of our work. The Department collectively and publicly commits to continuously promoting anti-racism and equity through its policies, programs, and practices at all levels