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Research Data Analyst 1 (Hybrid Opportunity)

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Stanford University
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School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United States

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Four-Year Institution

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Research Data Analyst 1 (Hybrid Opportunity)🔍School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United States📁Information Analytics📅Mar 24, 2023 Post Date📅98415 Requisition #Please note this position will be based on the Stanford campus and is a hybrid (working on-site and working from home) subject to operational need. Travel to the Palo Alto VA may be required as needed.

The Department of Surgery at Stanford University is launching the Veterans Impact Lab (VIP), in collaboration with the Palo Alto VA. The Research Data Analyst will support this new Lab. The VIP is focused on estimating the causal impact of policies and programs in VA and on veterans.

We are seeking a Research Data Analyst 1 to manage and analyze large amounts of information, typically technical or scientific in nature, under the direction of project researchers, investigators, or managers.

Our interdisciplinary team includes clinical and research faculty with expertise in implementation science, health economics, bioinformatics, and quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methodologies.

Duties include:

  • Collect, manage, and clean large health care datasets.
  • Employ new and existing tools to interpret, analyze, and visualize multivariate relationships in data.
  • Create databases and reports, develop algorithms and statistical models, and perform statistical analyses appropriate to data and reporting requirements.
  • Use system reports and analyses to identify potentially problematic data, make corrections, and determine root cause for data problems from input errors or inadequate field edits, and suggest possible solutions.
  • Develop reports, charts, graphs, and tables for use by investigators and for publication and presentation.
  • Collaborate with faculty and research staff on data collection and analysis methods. This includes the ability to participate in writing papers for submission to peer reviewed journals.
  • Provide documentation based on audit and reporting criteria to investigators and research staff.
  • Communicate with government officials, grant agencies and industry representatives.
* - Other duties may also be assigned.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

We desire candidates who have a background in economics, statistics, or related field, where they were exposed to causal inference techniques.

  • Experience using Stata or R is a plus.
  • Experience using SAS is a plus.
  • Experience using SQL is a plus.
  • Experience working with large, complex data is desired.
  • Must be highly organized and demonstrate exceptional communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Previous work experience in an academic institution, or academic hospital setting preferred.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

Bachelor's degree or a combination of education and relevant experience. Experience in a quantitative discipline such as economics, finance, statistics or engineering.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

  • Substantial experience with MS Office and analytical programs.
  • Strong writing and analytical skills.
  • Ability to prioritize workload.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

  • Sitting in place at computer for long periods of time with extensive keyboarding/dexterity.
  • Occasionally use a telephone.
  • Rarely writing by hand.
* - 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:

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

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 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 $64,480 to $93,000 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 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.

As an organization that receives federal funding, Stanford University has a COVID-19 vaccination requirement that will apply to all university employees, including those working remotely in the United States and applicable subcontractors. To learn more about COVID policies and guidelines for Stanford University Staff, please visit: https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/working-stanford/covid-19/interim-policies/covid-19-surveillance-testing-policy

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Additional Information
  • Schedule: Full-time
  • Job Code: 4751
  • Employee Status: Regular
  • Grade: G
  • Requisition ID: 98415
  • Work Arrangement : Hybrid Eligible

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