Social Science Research Professional , General Surgery; FTE

Overview

Social Science Research Professional 2, General Surgery (78.5% FTE, 1-Year Fixed-Term). This position is based on the Stanford campus and is a hybrid (on-site and work-from-home) arrangement subject to operational need.

Requisition #108149.

Location:

Stanford, California, United States.

The interdisciplinary team within the Division of General Surgery and the Stanford-Surgery Policy Improvement Research and Education (S-SPIRE) Unit includes clinical and research faculty with expertise spanning implementation science, health economics, bioinformatics, and quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods approaches. This is a 1-year fixed-term, part-time role to support research or develop public programs and policies requiring independent initiative and judgment. The successful candidate will provide guidance to less experienced colleagues.

• Assist in designing experiments, exercising independent initiative and judgment from completing high-level assignments, including defining variables, formulating hypotheses, selecting subjects or sources of information, and coordinating experimental protocols.
• Adapt or develop details of new, nonstandard procedures with supervisor guidance.
• Interpret, synthesize, and analyze data using scientific or statistical techniques.
• Solve problems and make decisions that influence the direction of the research and contribute independently to the project.
• Select and apply standard calculations and formulas 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 and consultation on project work.
• Support S-SPIRE and Department of Surgery faculty with research data collection and analysis.
• Other duties may also be assigned.

• Master’s degree in public health or related field.
• Previous experience working on health services research projects.
• Interest in a position for at least two (2) years.
• Strong project management skills, including managing data collection from different participant types and time points.
• Understanding of basic statistics and familiarity with SPSS/STATA (quantitative).
• Strong qualitative methods expertise and familiarity with Dedoose/NVivo/Atlas.ti (qualitative) or similar qualitative data organization software.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to drive to different local on- and off-site locations for study recruitment and data collection.
• Ability to work independently with deadlines with general guidance.
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to complete detailed work accurately.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with human study participants.
• Ability to understand scientific literature, experimental/quasi-experimental procedures and their limitations, and current needs of the research community.

Bachelor of Arts degree in an applicable social science related field and two years applicable experience, or a combination of education and experience in an applicable social science.

• 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.

Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Program Training (Group
7).

• Frequently perform desk-based computer tasks, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, lift/carry/push/pull objects up to 10 pounds.
• Occasionally stand/walk, sit, use a telephone, write by hand, and sort/file paperwork or…