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To be successful in this position, you will bring:
- Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.
- Ability to understand research methodology, experimental procedures and their limitations, and current needs of the social science research community.
- Ability to work both independently and within a team while managing time effectively in a fast-paced environment with unpredictable workflows.
- Strong written and oral English communication skills.
In addition, preferred requirements include:
- Master’s degree or PhD in a quantitative or scientific field and five years of relevant experience, or combination of relevant experiences.
- Experience scripting in and performing data management and analysis in at least one of the following languages: Python, R, Matlab, Julia, or Stata on Unix-based systems.
- Ability to adapt to and learn new tools and technologies as needed on a project-to-project basis
- Strong understanding of common computational social sciences techniques, such as logistic regression, structural equations, constrained optimization, factor analysis, network graphs, sentiment classification, random forests, and so forth.
- Experience using regular expressions and natural language programming concepts to extract information from text documents and other poorly structured data sources.
- Experience with finance and accounting data, such as CRSP, Compustat and SEC filings.
- Experience with social science data and research, preferably in an academic environment.
- Experience in crafting, handling, and dealing with the nuances of large, messy datasets without established structures.
Why Stanford is for You
Stanford’s dedicated 16,000 staff come from diverse educational and career backgrounds. We are a collaborative environment that thrives on innovation and continuous improvement. At Stanford, we seek talent committed to excellence, driven to impact the future of our legacy, and improve lives on a global sphere. We provide competitive salaries, excellent health care and retirement plans, and a generous vacation policy, including additional time off during our winter closure. Our generous perks align with what matters to you:
- Freedom to grow. Take advantage of career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or leader discuss global issues.
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- A healthier you. We make wellness a priority by providing access to world-class exercise facilities. Climb our rock wall or participate in one of hundreds of health or fitness classes.
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We pride ourselves in being a culture that encourages and empowers you.
How to Apply
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* The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
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