Disease Ecology Program Manager — Hybrid

Stanford University; Monterey (CA); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University is seeking an early-career researcher to lead and coordinate the Disease Ecology in a Changing World (DECO) program. The role focuses on bridging knowledge and action, scaling solutions, and engaging diverse stakeholders to generate evidence and inform policy in a dynamic academic environment.

The position guides research and program management, coordinating with DECO faculty directors, and collaborates with the Center for Human and Planetary Health and other Stanford units.

Qualifications

• PhD in disease ecology or a relevant field.
• Experience with project management in large, multi-partner research programs.
• Experience with data analysis, mapping, remote sensing, and synthesis.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Spanish language skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary DECO research projects and teams across disciplines.
• Design research approaches and draft manuscripts for publication.
• Engage stakeholders and manage collaborations to produce co-created outcomes.
• Develop new protocols and evaluate various approaches.
• Prepare research proposals, budgets, and funding materials to scale DECO.
• Produce periodic progress reports for program leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Data analysis

Communication skills

Spanish language skills

Education

PhD in disease ecology or relevant field

Job description

Stanford University is seeking an early-career researcher to lead and coordinate the Disease Ecology in a Changing World (DECO) program. The role focuses on bridging knowledge and action, scaling solutions, and engaging diverse stakeholders to generate evidence and inform policy in a dynamic academic environment.

The position guides research and program management, coordinating with DECO faculty directors, and collaborates with the Center for Human and Planetary Health and other Stanford units.