Inside Higher Ed · 1 week ago
Predoctoral Research Fellow
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$64K/yr - $64K/yrInside Higher Ed is highlighting an opportunity at the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research (SIEPR) for a Predoctoral Research Fellow. This role involves working closely with faculty on research projects while participating in professional development activities and gaining exposure to the research process and its influence on policy decisions.
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Responsibilities
Participate in the planning and performing/conducting research tasks by applying basic knowledge and understanding of scientific theory using precedents or other published guidelines and knowledge of theory and methods when specific precedents do not exist. General instruction provided by the supervisor or principal investigator. May interpret study results in collaboration with supervisor or PI
Participate in the development and administration of survey instruments and rating scales requiring judgment in applying non-routine procedures or methods. Analyze and summarize results for review with supervisor. Audit the accuracy and validity of data
Review and audit case report forms for completion and accuracy with source documents and ensure compliance with research protocols
Identify, select, extract and summarize data and structured information. Present summary of findings to supervisor
Conduct literature searches, and write literature summaries and manuscripts, requiring preliminary judgments after the supervisor outlines conceptual approach
Build and organize data as requested by principal investigator or supervisor; use common statistical programs requiring the application of job control language in generating and organizing data
Adapt new, nonstandard methods outlined by supervisor in designing and evaluating phases of research projects, (i.e., educational materials, questionnaires, strategies for recruitment, data quality control procedures and processes). May follow up with supervisor to ensure approvals and completion, seeking guidance where necessary
Assist with development, communication and design of research findings to internal and external audiences, which may include web updates, social media, and/or white papers, for use in recruitment, educational, or awareness of programs, with guidance from supervisor
Other duties may also be assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an applicable life science, social science, physical science or similar specific discipline
Employment in this position requires legal authorization to work in the United States
Bachelor's degree must be obtained prior to your start date
Preferred
Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in economics, statistics, applied mathematics
Strong quantitative background and interest in learning cutting-edge research methods
Creative and independent problem-solving skills
Benefits
Career development programs
Tuition reimbursement
Audit a course
Superb retirement plans
Generous time-off
Family care resources
Health care benefits
Free commuter programs
Ridesharing incentives
Discounts
Company
Inside Higher Ed
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Founded in 2004
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Current Stage
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