The Patel Lab, located within the Division of Oncology, is looking for a full-time SSRP II to provide research support on health services and clinical research projects using mixed-methods community-based participatory research approaches. Work is primarily in the areas of equitable access to cancer care, upstream factors impacting cancer burden, and care across the continuum, including advanced care planning. The SSRP II will be engaged in project coordination, IRB protocol preparation and updating, assist with progress reports, participate in leading interviews and surveys by phone and in person, tracking and disbursing human subjects’ incentives, and other research and administrative tasks as needed.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree in health services research, health communications, public health, social work, or another related field strongly preferred. Spanish language fluency (able to read, write, and interpret) highly desired. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, time-management skills, and the ability to pay attention to detail. Knowledge of Canva for developing presentations, handouts and other public-facing materials also a plus.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):
- 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 (REQUIRED):
- 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.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Frequently perform desk-based computer tasks, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
- Occasionally stand/walk, sit, use a telephone, writing by hand, and sort/file paperwork or parts.
- Rarely twist/bend/stoop/squat, kneel/crawl, rarely reach/work above shoulders, and operates foot and/or hand controls.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- May be exposed to blood borne pathogens.
- May be required to work non-standard, extended or weekend hours in support of research work.
WORKING 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/.
The expected pay range for this position is $75,000 to $92,000 per annum.
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