The Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine at Stanford University are seeking a Social Science Research Professional 2 to provide research assistance for ongoing projects in health policy/health outcomes research, with focus on policy and outcomes in the perioperative realm. 

The candidate will assist faculty with preparing and analyzing large secondary datasets to analyze questions (1) relating to the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of treatment for chronic pain and (2) relating to the economics and management of patients undergoing surgery.  In addition, the candidate will assist with study design and authoring the results.   Stanford University, located between San Francisco and San Jose in the heart of California's Silicon Valley, is one of the world's leading teaching and research universities. Since its opening in 1891, Stanford has been dedicated to finding solutions to big challenges and to preparing students for leadership in a complex world. Supporting that mission is a staff of more than 10,000, which is rooted in a culture of excellence and values innovation, collaboration, and life-long learning. To foster the talents and aspirations of our staff, Stanford offers career development programs, competitive pay that reflects market trends and benefits that increase financial stability and promote healthy, fulfilling lives. An award winning employer, Stanford offers an exceptional setting for professionals looking to advance their careers.    

Duties Include:

• Assist in designing experiments, exercising independent initiative and judgment gained from completing a variety of high level assignments, including activities such as defining variables, formulating hypotheses, and selecting subjects, sources of information, or planned and coordinating experimental protocols.  Assist in regression modelling, such as the choice of specific model and the specific variables to be obtained from claims data
• Adapt or work out the details of new, nonstandard procedures, with the supervisor providing only general guidance and suggestions.
• Interpret, synthesize, and analyze data using scientific or statistical techniques.  Use administrative health care claims data to evaluate the effectiveness of policy interventions on perioperative outcomes. Analyze and interpret large health administrative datasets using one these languages (SAS, STATA, Python, R or comparable programming languages), create risk-adjustment and outcomes variables for patients undergoing surgery.
• Solve problems, and make decisions which affect the direction of the research and result in independent contributions to the overall project.  Assist in programming.
• Select and apply standard calculations and formulas independently to compile data or process documents; often serve as a resource for research methods and numerical analyses.  Run regression analyses; perform power calculations.
• Co-author sections of research publications and regulatory reports as needed.  Co-author the introduction and methods sections of a paper examining the effects of a given policy intervention on surgical outcomes
• Complete project-related administrative and budgetary responsibilities of a limited scope as needed.  Assist the investigator with grants administration.
• Supervise staff or students as needed, including oversight and instruction on techniques, as well as consultation on project work.  Supervise summer and medical students, providing guidance on research design and writing

* - Other duties may also be assigned  

Education & Experience (Required):

• Bachelor of Arts degree in an applicable social science related field and two years applicable experience, or combination of education and experience in an applicable social science.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Required):

• Comprehensive understanding of scientific theory and methods.
• General computer skills and ability to quickly learn and master computer programs.
• Strong analytical skills and excellent judgment.
• Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance.
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to complete detailed work accurately.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with human study participants.
• Developing supervisory skills.

Physical Requirements*:

• Frequently perform desk-based computer tasks, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
• Occasionally stand/walk, sit, use a telephone, writing by hand, and sort/file paperwork or parts.
• Rarely twist/bend/stoop/squat, kneel/crawl, rarely reach/work above shoulders, operate foot and/or hand controls.

* - 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:

• May be exposed to blood borne pathogens.
• May be required to work non-standard, extended or weekend hours in support of research work.

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.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Job Code: 4187
• Employee Status: Regular
• Grade: G
• Requisition ID: 86855