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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in physics, astronomy, planetary science, or a related field and two years of related experience, or combination of relevant experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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Solid analytical skills.
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Strong written and oral English communication skills.
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Computer skills, including word processing and spreadsheet applications.
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Programming skills, including skills in python and web programing.
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Ability to manage social media platforms.
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Ability to understand scientific literature, scientific procedures and their limitations, and current needs of the research community.
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Ability to communicate scientific results to the specialized scientific audiences and to broad audiences.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:
- Frequently perform desk-based computer tasks, seated work and use light/ fine grasping.
- Occasionally stand, walk, and write by hand, lift, carry, push pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
* - 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 the job.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- May work extended or non-standard hours based on project or business needs. Occasional local travel may be required.
- Some work may be performed in a laboratory setting.
WORK STANDARDS:
- Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
- Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
- Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.
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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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