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Stanford University School of Medicine · 14 hours ago

Social Science Research Scholar (1-year Fixed Term)

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$93K/yr - $148K/yr

Stanford University School of Medicine is dedicated to improving care and reducing health disparities through innovative research. The Social Science Research Scholar will lead quantitative analyses in a research group focused on the causal effects of vaccinations on cognition and dementia, while also mentoring junior researchers and publishing findings in academic journals.

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Responsibilities

Carrying out data analyses
Supervising data analyses led by graduate students and postdoctoral fellows
Writing manuscripts for publication in scientific journals
Mentoring and advising junior researchers
Assisting with, and leading the writing of, grant applications for research funding
Communicating with research funders, data providers, and project administrative staff

Qualification

Econometric techniquesQuantitative analysisStatistical software RStatistical software StataHealth-related researchAnalytical skillsGrant writingWorkload prioritizationWriting skillsMentoring ability

Required

Doctoral degree with quantitative training or research experience
Training and experience in quasi-experimental techniques (regression discontinuity, difference-in-differences, interrupted time-series, etc.)
Strong coding skills in R, Stata, or other statistical software package
Strong writing and analytical skills
Ability to prioritize workload

Preferred

A background in health-related research is a plus but not required

Benefits

Career development programs
Tuition reimbursement
Superb retirement plans
Generous time-off
Family care resources
Excellent health care benefits
Free commuter programs
Ridesharing incentives
Discounts and more

Company

Stanford University School of Medicine

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Stanford University School of Medicine is the medical school of Stanford University. It is a sub-organization of Stanford University.
dateFounded in 1908
location
Stanford, California, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
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https://med.stanford.edu/school

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$10M
Key Investors
American Medical Association
2023-06-21Grant
2017-07-19Grant· $10M

Leadership Team

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Darius M. Moshfeghi
Chief of Retina Division: Vitreoretinal Surgery and Medical Diseases
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Quinton R. Markett
Research Professional, Utz Lab, Department of Medicine, Division of Immunology & Rheumatology
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