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DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Prior experience in quantitative analysis of clinical and healthcare claims databases related to cost analysis and disparities in care.
- Knowledge and prior experience with the principles of clinical research design.
- Familiarity with IRB guidelines and regulations.
- Familiarity with data analysis (Dr. Han).
- Prior experience producing an academic manuscript for publication a plus.
- Prior experience writing academic grants for funding opportunities a plus.
- Interest in participating in pediatric research that has future advocacy implications.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):
Bachelor of Arts degree in an applicable social science related field and two years applicable experience, or combination of education and experience in an applicable social science.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (DESIRED):
Prior experience in educational research design and curriculum development will be prioritized. Master’s degree or higher in education, epidemiology, health policy, public health, statistics, computer science, bio-informatics a plus.
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.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (DESIRED):
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Strong educational research design background.
- Ability to maintain detailed records of experiments and outcomes.
- General computer skills and ability to quickly learn and master computer programs, databases, and scientific applications.
- Prior experience in quantitative analysis of clinical and healthcare claims databases related to cost analysis and disparities in care.
- Prior psychometric survey development and/or qualitative methods a plus.
- Fluency in Spanish a plus.
- Proficiency with statistical software, i.e., R, SPSS.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of medical terminology a plus
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.
- Must have correctible vision to perform duties of the job.
- Ability to bend, squat, kneel, stand, reach above shoulder level, and move on hard surfaces for up to eight hours.
- Position may require repetitive motion.
*- 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.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- May require occasional extended or unusual work hours based on research requirements and business needs – rare, related to grant/manuscript deadlines.
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 bases 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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