JCC: 4189
Grade: E
Non-Exempt, 100%FTE

One year fixed term, with possibility of renewal, up to three years

The McCoy Family Center for Ethics in Society (Ethics in Society) is committed to bringing ethical reflection to bear on important social problems through research, teaching, and community engagement. 

The Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society (Stanford PACS) is a research center that develops and shares knowledge to improve philanthropy, strengthen civil society and effect social change. Stanford PACS connects students, scholars and practitioners and publishes the preeminent journal Stanford Social Innovation Review (SSIR).

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:

Professor Rob Reich is the Faculty Director for Ethics in Society and a Faculty Co-Director for Stanford PACS. He is seeking a research assistant with excellent analytical and organizational skills and outstanding academic credentials to support research, teaching, and administrative activities at the Center for Ethics in Society. The position involves overseeing multiple research initiatives at the intersection of ethics, policy, and technology involving Professor Reich (and other collaborators) including (1) training and supervising undergraduate research assistants (2) drafting reports, conducting literature reviews, and leading the preparation of research memos (3) organizing and convening research workshops/symposia with other faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students, and (4) leading and organizing public events at which research is discussed and presented. The Research Assistant will also support Professor Reich’s current and future teaching and lecture activities, including serving as course manager of a new large undergraduate class on ethics, public policy, and technology. Additionally, the Research Assistant will assist with a range of administrative needs, including (1) manage a variety of outreach and communication activities to promote research initiatives; (2) drafting grant proposals for funding; and (3) leading communications and outreach to external audiences on behalf of the ethics, policy, and technology research initiative.

Learn more about his research at robreich.stanford.edu and at https://ethicsinsociety.stanford.edu/research-outreach/ethics-technology-initiative

Your responsibilities include*:

• Plan and perform research tasks requiring initiative and judgment by applying basic knowledge and understanding of scientific theory when precedents do not provide specific guidance. General instruction provided by the supervisor as needed. 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. 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 Institutional Review Board (IRB) to ensure renewals are approved and completed, 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.
• May orient and train new staff or students.

* - Other duties may also be assigned

To be successful in this position you will bring:

• Bachelor of Arts degree in an applicable social science related field, or combination of education and relevant experience in an applicable social science.
• General understanding of scientific theory and methods, typically gained through completion of an undergraduate degree in a related field.
• General computer skills and ability to quickly learn and master computer programs.
• Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance.
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to complete detailed work accurately.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with human study participants.

* 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.

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