Social Science Research Professional 3 (2 year Fixed Term)

The Food for Health Equity Lab in the Stanford School of Medicine is seeking a Social Science Research Professional 3 to support community-based participatory research aimed at examining programs that address food insecurity and chronic disease in collaboration with diverse academic and community partners. This position will involve working closely with the PI and Executive Director to oversee three large scale projects including two federally-funded randomized controlled trials. Responsibilities will include IRB management, overseeing data collection and intervention implementation, coordinating the Community Advisory Board, and reporting to funders. This will include supervising a team of approximately 6-7 staff. Additionally, this position will be responsible for developing, implementing, and analyzing qualitative methods to assess the potential for implementation and dissemination of interventions using implementation science framework.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

The desired candidate will have significant experience in community-based participatory research that focuses on food insecurity and other social needs in the context of chronic disease prevention and management in Latinx communities.
Experience with managing randomized controlled trials in community-based settings is also desired.
General computer skills and ability to quickly learn and master computer programs including qualitative data analysis software like NVivo and Dedoose.
Additional desired skills include qualitative research methods such as facilitating focus groups, conducting qualitative interviews, qualitative data analysis using programs such as NVivo and Dedoose.
It is critical that the candidate speak Spanish as qualitative research will be conducted with primarily monolingual Spanish-speaking individuals.
Excellent written and oral communication is required and a writing sample will be requested as part of the interview process.
Expert level knowledge and skills in field of community-based participatory research approaches, interventions to address food insecurity and chronic disease.
Ability to speak, write, and understand Spanish fluently.

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.
• Additional WORKING CONDITIONS:
• May be required to travel to study sites in the San Francisco Bay Area (Alameda County, Contra Costa County, San Mateo County)

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 .

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