Stanford University
Sr. Research Engineer - 3 years Fixed Term
Stanford University, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
Sr. Research Engineer - 3 years Fixed Term
The Quantitative Sciences Unit (QSU) is an interdisciplinary collaborative statistics unit in the Biomedical Informatics Research Division within the Department of Medicine at Stanford University. The mission of the QSU is to facilitate cutting-edge scientific studies initiated by Stanford investigators by providing expertise in biostatistics and informatics, mentoring and educating clinical investigators in research methods, and mentoring data scientists. To optimally achieve this mission, the QSU members become fully integrated into individual research teams. The QSU is seeking a highly motivated, hard-working, and professional statistician to join their team. The successful candidate will join a vibrant team of academic statisticians working on a wide variety of collaborative projects in medicine. This position holds excellent career development opportunities. This is an academic staff fixed-term position. Duties include: Take the statistical lead on studies including designing the study, the analysis plan, and carrying out the statistical programming and data management to implement the plan. Oversee junior-level biostatisticians on data cleaning and creation of analytic files and mentor junior-level biostatisticians in conducting collaborative research. Lead statistical projects related to collaborations on topics including the evaluation of statistical software or methods and the development of novel methods as needed within QSU collaborative projects. Collaborate with clinical and lab-based investigators on campus including the Heart Center, the Department of Medicine, the Department of Neurosurgery, and the Stanford Cancer to independently design studies and develop analysis plans. Develop oral and written dissemination of findings for meetings with collaborators or for medical and/or statistical journal articles. The incumbent is also expected to develop lectures on statistical methods or statistical programming for the training of clinical investigators and junior biostatisticians. In addition, the incumbent will participate in developing and writing grant proposals. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Certification in SAS. Experience supervising technical staff including training, mentoring, and coaching. Experience developing and writing grant proposals. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED): Ph.D. in Biostatistics, Statistics, or related field. At least five years of experience collaborating as a biostatistician. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED): Capable of functioning independently and collaboratively at an advanced level under the overall direction of the Director of the QSU. Experience with multiple statistical programming languages such as SAS and R. Outstanding oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate technical information to all audiences. Skilled in descriptive analysis, modeling of data, and graphic interfaces. Demonstrated expertise in statistical methodology. WORKING 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. This role is open to candidates anywhere in the United States. Stanford University has five Regional Pay Structures. The compensation for this position will be based on the location of the successful candidate. The expected pay range for this position is $145,000 to $173,000 per annum. At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. 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. Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.
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The Quantitative Sciences Unit (QSU) is an interdisciplinary collaborative statistics unit in the Biomedical Informatics Research Division within the Department of Medicine at Stanford University. The mission of the QSU is to facilitate cutting-edge scientific studies initiated by Stanford investigators by providing expertise in biostatistics and informatics, mentoring and educating clinical investigators in research methods, and mentoring data scientists. To optimally achieve this mission, the QSU members become fully integrated into individual research teams. The QSU is seeking a highly motivated, hard-working, and professional statistician to join their team. The successful candidate will join a vibrant team of academic statisticians working on a wide variety of collaborative projects in medicine. This position holds excellent career development opportunities. This is an academic staff fixed-term position. Duties include: Take the statistical lead on studies including designing the study, the analysis plan, and carrying out the statistical programming and data management to implement the plan. Oversee junior-level biostatisticians on data cleaning and creation of analytic files and mentor junior-level biostatisticians in conducting collaborative research. Lead statistical projects related to collaborations on topics including the evaluation of statistical software or methods and the development of novel methods as needed within QSU collaborative projects. Collaborate with clinical and lab-based investigators on campus including the Heart Center, the Department of Medicine, the Department of Neurosurgery, and the Stanford Cancer to independently design studies and develop analysis plans. Develop oral and written dissemination of findings for meetings with collaborators or for medical and/or statistical journal articles. The incumbent is also expected to develop lectures on statistical methods or statistical programming for the training of clinical investigators and junior biostatisticians. In addition, the incumbent will participate in developing and writing grant proposals. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Certification in SAS. Experience supervising technical staff including training, mentoring, and coaching. Experience developing and writing grant proposals. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED): Ph.D. in Biostatistics, Statistics, or related field. At least five years of experience collaborating as a biostatistician. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED): Capable of functioning independently and collaboratively at an advanced level under the overall direction of the Director of the QSU. Experience with multiple statistical programming languages such as SAS and R. Outstanding oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate technical information to all audiences. Skilled in descriptive analysis, modeling of data, and graphic interfaces. Demonstrated expertise in statistical methodology. WORKING 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. This role is open to candidates anywhere in the United States. Stanford University has five Regional Pay Structures. The compensation for this position will be based on the location of the successful candidate. The expected pay range for this position is $145,000 to $173,000 per annum. At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. 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. Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.
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