Senior Research Scientist

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5 years of work experience in an academic setting and/or research institution.
• Experience with obesity and/or nutrition-related research
• Experience with health services research including qualitative research and implementation science methodologies
• Experience with multi-site datasets, including electronic health records data
•   Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from a wide range of communities and cultures

This position is for a 3-year fixed-term, with the possibility of renewal based on funding, performance, and operational needs.

Please submit a cover letter, current CV, publications list, writing sample, and at least 3 reference letters.

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. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University's research mission.

The expected pay range for this position is $127,000 to $156,000 per annum.

Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including equivalent years since their applicable education, field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal equity; among other factors.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the execution, design, and implementation of quantitative and qualitative health services research studies related to chronic disease risk factor reduction across the life course, spanning social, behavioral, community, and health systems factors. This includes observational and interventional research.
• Conduct statistical analyses of complex data sets using appropriate methodologies and software.
• Oversee data analyses led by trainees and data analysts
• Write manuscripts for peer reviewed publication.
• Assist in the guidance of postdoctoral scholars, graduate, professional, and undergraduate students and other trainees in the research team.
• Communicate research findings to a diverse set of stakeholders spanning patients, clinicians, community organizations, and policy makers. 
• Contribute to grant writing and progress reports to support ongoing and future research initiatives.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Doctorate in epidemiology, public health, health policy, health economics, or alternative appropriate discipline.
• Candidates for the position will ordinarily have completed a minimum of five years at the Research Scientist, or Scholar rank (or will have equivalent experience)
• Comprehensive understanding of scientific principles
• Demonstrated ability to conduct rigorous research with a highly productive peer-reviewed publication record, including training in observational methods, as well as randomized and non-randomized (quasi-experimental) intervention methods
• Proficiency in statistical software such as Python, R, SAS, and/ or STATA.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience writing research papers and effectively communicate information to internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience with grant writing
• Strong analytical skills and excellent judgment
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team
• Ability to take initiative and ownership of projects, working under deadlines
• Experience building relationships with individuals from varying communities and cultures

~ All members of the Department of Pediatrics are engaged in continuous learning and improvement to foster a culture where diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice are central to all aspects of our work. The Department collectively and publicly commits to continuously promoting anti-racism and equity through its policies, programs, and practices at all levels. ~