Pediatric Orthopaedics Research Program Lead

Stanford University; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University seeks an Academic Program Professional 2 to serve as Pediatric Research Program Manager in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. They will develop, implement, and oversee the vision, strategy, and goals of the pediatric team's research and academic programs.

The role will independently advance scientific research and build sustained partnerships across Stanford, including with Engineering and Public Health, to expand the division’s interdisciplinary research capacity.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or PhD in a biomedical science or related field.
• Experience with applying for grants as a principal investigator and developing, editing, and reviewing of grant applications, including service on study sections or grant review committees.
• Experience managing teams and project prioritization/organization in research capacity.
• Demonstrated ability to independently drive scientific research initiatives (e.g., computational, biomechanical, or engineering-based methodologies) in collaboration with multidisciplinary faculty teams.
• Experience establishing and sustaining research partnerships across academic departments or disciplines, such as engineering, data science, or public health.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning for pediatric research programs and funding opportunities.
• Develop, implement, and oversee the vision and goals of the pediatric team’s research and academic programs.
• Collaborate with faculty, fellows, residents, and students to prepare and submit proposals to federal and non-federal funders.
• Produce publications and identify new funding opportunities to strengthen extramural proposals and align grant submissions with the Pediatric Orthopaedic research portfolio.

Skills

Grant writing experience

Research program management

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Scientific manuscript development

Education

Master’s Degree or PhD in a biomedical science or related field

Job description

Stanford University seeks an Academic Program Professional 2 to serve as Pediatric Research Program Manager in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. They will develop, implement, and oversee the vision, strategy, and goals of the pediatric team's research and academic programs.

The role will independently advance scientific research and build sustained partnerships across Stanford, including with Engineering and Public Health, to expand the division’s interdisciplinary research capacity.