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    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 biostatics and informatics, to mentor and educate clinical investigators in research methods and to mentor 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 the area of conducting collaborative research.

    Lead statistical projects related to collaborations on topics including the evaluation of statistical software or methods as well as the development of novel methods, as need arises 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.

    More specifically, the incumbent will meet one-on-one with the collaborator to gain background on the study and the research questions and help to refine the questions and formulate the hypotheses.

    The incumbent will also extract necessary information to design the study with optimal operating characteristics and to develop a sound statistical plan.

    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 as needed and for the training of 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.

    Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position.

    The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

    At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work

    website provides detailed information on Stanford's extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

    Why Stanford is for you
    Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks


    empower you with:
    Freedom to grow.

    We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
    A caring culture.

    We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
    A healthier you.

    Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
    Discovery and fun.

    Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
    Enviable resources.

    Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more.

    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.
    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 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.

    School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United States
    School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United States
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