Research Assistant

Stanford University School of Medicine; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University School of Medicine seeks candidates to support research and develop public programs and policies. The role requires independent initiative, judgment, and guidance to junior staff, with responsibilities spanning experimental design, data analysis, and documentation.

Qualified applicants hold a BA in a social science with at least two years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and proven communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an applicable social science and 2 years relevant experience.
• Ability to design experiments and adapt procedures with supervisor guidance.
• Strong analytical skills and judgment; ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing experiments and defining variables.
• Interpret, synthesize, and analyze data.
• Co-author sections of research publications and regulatory reports.
• Supervise staff or students as needed.
• Complete project administrative and budgetary responsibilities.
• Provide guidance to less experienced colleagues.
• Select standard calculations to compile data.

Skills

Scientific theory

Data analysis

Oral communication

Written communication

Judgment

Time management

Human subjects interaction

Supervisory development

Education

Bachelor's degree in social science

Two years relevant experience

Job description

Job Description

Perform work to support research or develop public programs and policies requiring continuous exercising of independent initiative and judgment. Provide guidance to less experienced colleagues.

Job Description

Perform work to support research or develop public programs and policies requiring continuous exercising of independent initiative and judgment. Provide guidance to less experienced colleagues.

Responsibilities

Core Duties:

• 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 planning and coordinating experimental protocols.
• Adapt or work out the details of new, nonstandard procedures, with the supervisor providing general guidance and suggestions.
• 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.
• Co-author sections of research publications and regulatory reports as needed.
• 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.

Minimum Education And Experience

Bachelor of Arts degree in an applicable social science related field and two years applicable experience, or combination of education and relevant experience in an applicable social science.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Comprehensive understanding of scientific theory and methods.
• 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.
• Developing supervisory skills.