Patient Engaged Research Professional (75% FTE, 1 Year Fixed Term)

Stanford Health Policy is seeking a Patient Engaged Research Professional to support community-based participatory research projects focused on health equity. This position will be a key team member for a project focused on chronic kidney disease care. Research methods are largely qualitative (e.g., focus groups, interviews, facilitation of workshops). There is an emphasis on translating findings into programs and policies and substantial opportunity to gain hands on experience in health equity.
The Research Professional will additionally support a team focused on how the legal system influences the health and well-being of populations.  This will include duties focused on project-related administrative, regulatory, and budgetary responsibilities.

This position is based in Stanford, CA. 

Duties include:

•    Assist principal investigators with designing experiments constituting a phase of a research project for which precedents are few; conduct experiments that may involve coordinating a complex experimental protocol.
•    Independently identify/modify standard procedures based on judgment concerning the general goals of a project; select approaches in developing, testing, and evaluating new methods.
•    Lead or participate in multidisciplinary teams (in academia, across different faculties or schools, and in industry, across different functions of the business).
•    Co-author all or sections of a report for publication or professional presentation with the work being reviewed by the principal investigator or faculty.
•    Present ongoing work and findings to colleagues at academic conferences.
•    Collaborate with the principal investigator to design a research approach of a project and/or integrate results of the entire project.
•    Complete project-related administrative and budgetary responsibilities of a limited scope as needed.
•    Formally supervise and train new staff or students, including hiring, performance management, and related duties, in addition to instruction on techniques and consultation on project work.

* - Other duties may also be assigned

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.

The expected pay range for this position is $83,000 to $106,000 per annum.
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Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources at [email protected] . For all other inquiries, please submit a contact form .

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.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Patient-based research experience. Qualitative research methods and facilitation experience preferred. 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

Graduate degree in an applicable social science related field and five years of applicable experience, or combination of education and experience in an applicable social science.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

•    Expert level knowledge and skills in field of science related to research project.
•    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.
•    Supervisory skills.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:

None

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.