Data Scientist

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience. An advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) is highly desired.
• Experience in a quantitative discipline such as economics, finance, statistics, political science, computer science, engineering, health economics, or biostatistics.
• Excellent writing and analytical skills.
• Mastery of R.
• Knowledge of causal inference methods.
• Experience with cloud-based computing systems such as Google Cloud Platform.
• Commitment to and alignment with IPL’s mission and immigration or health related policy questions in the United States.
• Demonstrated ability to manage work across many different projects simultaneously, learn skills quickly and efficiently, work well within collaborative and cross-functional team settings, and be highly accountable to deadlines and partner needs.
• Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical partner organizations

In addition, highly desired requirements include:

• PhD or advanced degree in Economics, Statistics, or a related field.
• Knowledge of mathematical optimization.
• Experience with additional statistical softwares such as Stata, Sql, SAS, and/or Python.
• Experience working with a medical claims data.
• Experience working with survey data, administrative data, and US Census data.
• Knowledge of immigration policy and related academic literature.
• Relevant social science research knowledge.
• Experience creating data visualizations for academic publications as well as broad public audiences.
• Demonstrated experience managing a wide range of projects and collaborating across various groups and people.

Why Stanford is for You

Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

• Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
• A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
• A healthier you. Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
• Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
• Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more

Other duties may also be assigned, not all unique aspects of this job are covered by this job posting. A full job description will be shared during the interview process.

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.

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.