Research Data Analyst

Overview

School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United States. Information Analytics. Post Date:
Nov 20, 2025. Requisition #: 107775. The Stanford Autonomic Disorders Program in the Department of Neurology & Neurological Sciences is seeking to hire a Research Data Analyst 1 to manage and analyze large amounts of physiological data for clinical projects on autonomic disorders.

The Research Data Analyst will work with the team under the guidance of supervisors to organize and maintain a database of autonomic dysfunction in small fiber neuropathies, Long-COVID/PASC, hypersomnia, and aid in preprocessing and analysis of other physiological and patient-reported data collected in the Autonomic Disorders Program. The candidate will collaborate with investigators in the division and with collaborators in other divisions and departments to implement and execute analysis pipelines for data within the division.

• Collect, manage and clean datasets.
• Employ tools to interpret, analyze, and visualize multivariate relationships in data.
• Create databases and reports, develop algorithms and statistical models, and perform statistical analyses as required.
• Use system reports and analyses to identify potentially problematic data, correct errors, determine root cause, and suggest solutions.
• Develop reports, charts, graphs and tables for use by investigators and for publication and presentation.
• Analyze data processes in documentation.
• Collaborate with faculty and research staff on data collection and analysis methods.
• Other duties may also be assigned.

• Minimum 2 years of Statistics, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics or related field experience preferred.
• Experience using machine learning algorithms in Prism, MATLAB, and Python.
• Skilled in R, SQL, C++ (STL), Pandas, Num Py, PyTorch; familiarity with frameworks and libraries.
• Computer vision and machine learning (e.g., image segmentation, clustering, and classification models).
• Familiarity with REDCap, Excel-based data capture, and research documentation.
• Ability to multi-task various projects with different timelines.
• Ability to collaborate with senior investigators.
• Relevant background in Neuroscience, Neurology, Cognitive Science, Psychology or related field.
• Strong communication of analytical findings to both clinical and research teams.

Bachelor's degree or a combination of education and relevant experience. Experience in a quantitative Neuroscience, Neurology, Cognitive Science, Psychology or related field executing data analysis. Master’s degree preferred.

• Substantial experience with MS Office and analytical programs such as Python, R, SQL, C++ (STL).
• Strong writing and analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload.
• High level of self-motivation and ability to work independently.
• Resourcefulness, careful attention to detail, and strong organizational skills.
• High tolerance for ambiguity, demonstrated flexibility, and a willingness to accept new responsibilities.

• Sitting in place at computer for long periods with extensive keyboarding.
• Occasionally use a telephone.
• Rarely writing by hand.
• The University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform essential functions of the job.

Some work may be performed in a laboratory or field setting.

• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues, clients, and 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.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including personnel policies and other policies in the University’s Administrative Guide.

The expected pay range for this position is $80,148 to $99,773 per annum. 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…