Social Science Research Professional 2

at  Stanford University

Stanford University is seeking a Social Science Research Professional 2 to perform work to support research or develop public programs and policies requiring continuous exercising of independent initiative and judgment. Provide guidance to less experienced colleagues.
This person will contribute to both the Move Often eVery Day project, a study designed to test exercise snacks to interrupt sedentary workdays, and also an evaluation of the Community Healthy and Prevention Research Master’s program. This position provides an opportunity to work in a collaborative team environment, partner with researchers, and support the mission of Stanford Prevention Research Center.
Stanford Prevention Research Center seeks to serve our community through caring, learning, and innovation for the whole person through all stages of life. While engaged in practice and teaching, our faculty are dedicated to establishing new knowledge as the basis for future practice and prevention, and to the greatest extent possible applying that knowledge to improve care for all and reduce health disparities.
This position is eligible for hybrid or remote work.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Strongly desired: training and experience with health promotion research, ability to review relevant literature, biological science training and knowledge of physiology, capacity to design and conduct intervention research, and desire to contribute to scholarly publications; knowledge of R coding and database systems such as REDCap.
Relevant master’s degree, highly desired.

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.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Assist in designing experiments, exercising independent initiative and judgment gained from completing a variety of high-level assignments, including activities such as defining variables, formulating hypotheses, and selecting subjects, sources of information or planned and coordinating experimental protocols.
• Adapt or work out the details of new, nonstandard procedures, with the supervisor providing general guidance and suggestions.
• Interpret, synthesize, and analyze data using scientific or statistical techniques.
• Solve problems and make decisions that affect the direction of the research and result in independent contributions to the overall project.
• Select and apply standard calculations and formulas independently to compile data or process documents; often serve as a resource for research methods and numerical analyses.
• Co-author sections of research publications and regulatory reports as needed.
• Complete project-related administrative and budgetary responsibilities of a limited scope as needed.
• Supervise staff or students as needed, including oversight and instruction on techniques, as well as consultation on project work.
• Teach and/or assist in the teaching and administration of courses. Create and/or advise in the development of curriculum. Make recommendations for course improvements.

STANFORD UNIVERSITY PROVIDES PAY RANGES REPRESENTING ITS GOOD FAITH ESTIMATE OF WHAT THE UNIVERSITY REASONABLY EXPECTS TO PAY FOR A POSITION. THE PAY OFFERED TO A SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE DETERMINED BASED ON FACTORS SUCH AS (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) THE SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION, THE QUALIFICATIONS OF THE SELECTED CANDIDATE, DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET AVAILABILITY, INTERNAL EQUITY, GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION AND EXTERNAL MARKET PAY FOR COMPARABLE JOBS.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.