The Center for Dissemination and Implementation (CDI), within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, consists of three national centers and numerous addiction and mental health services implementation projects at national, health system, state, county and community levels. CDI’s mission is to advance the science of implementation and improve access to the best treatments available. This position is an excellent opportunity to advance skills in research and scholarship, join a friendly and productive team, and contribute to the greater good of public health. Candidates are sought for an immediate start.
We are looking for a motivated, reliable, detail-oriented, and responsible individual who will perform well in a collaborative setting by demonstrating initiative, being responsive to requests made by investigators, and showing competence in multi-project management. The candidate will have an array of opportunities to enrich his/her research experience and publications through collaborations with investigators in the department who have expertise in areas such as implementation science, substance use, and mental health.
A successful candidate will have: a degree in a relevant social science, public health or related field; ability to take initiative, solve problems, and handle substantial responsibility; prior experience supporting large teams; effectively coordinate and facilitate meetings with a range of individuals; demonstrated professionalism interacting with key stakeholders; strong oral and written communication skills; experience with database management and statistical packages such as R, STATA, SPSS, etc.; substantial experience with standard software packages including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; ability to successfully juggle and prioritize among multiple projects; background in mental health, substance use, other health conditions; and background or strong interest in dissemination and implementation research. Individuals who are team players and mission driven are encouraged to apply.
Duties include:
- Plan and perform research tasks requiring initiative and judgment by applying basic knowledge and understanding of scientific theory when precedents do not provide specific guidance. General instruction provided by the supervisor as needed. May interpret study results in collaboration with supervisor or PI.
- Participate in the development and administration of survey instruments and rating scales requiring judgment in applying non-routine procedures. Analyze and summarize results for review with supervisor. Audit the accuracy and validity of data
- Review and audit case report forms for completion and accuracy with source documents, and ensure compliance with research protocols.
- Identify, select, extract and summarize data and structured information. Present summary of findings to supervisor.
- Conduct literature searches, and write literature summaries and manuscripts, requiring preliminary judgments after the supervisor outlines conceptual approach.
- Build and organize data as requested by principal investigator or supervisor; use common statistical programs requiring the application of job control language in generating and organizing data.
- Adapt new, nonstandard methods outlined by supervisor in designing and evaluating phases of research projects, (i.e., educational materials, questionnaires, strategies for recruitment, data quality control procedures and processes). May follow up with Institutional Review Board (IRB) to ensure renewals are approved and completed, seeking guidance where necessary.
- Assist with development, communication and design of research findings to internal and external audiences, which may include web updates, social media, and/or white papers, for use in recruitment, educational, or awareness of programs, with guidance from supervisor.
- May orient and train new staff or students.
- - Other duties may also be assigned
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to take initiative, solve problems, and handle substantial responsibility.
Demonstrated ability to successfully juggle and prioritize among multiple projects.
- Prior experience supporting large teams and demonstrated professionalism interacting with key stakeholders
- Ability to effectively coordinate meetings with a range of individuals, including senior researchers from other institutions
- Impeccable oral and written communication skills.
- Experience in database management and statistical packages such as R, Stata, SPSS, etc.
- Substantial experience with standard software packages including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Broad-based content knowledge in addiction or mental health, health services research, and implementation science preferred.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):
Bachelor of Arts degree in an applicable social science related field, or combination of education and relevant experience in an applicable social science.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):
- General understanding of scientific theory and methods, typically gained through completion of an undergraduate degree in a related field.
- General computer skills and ability to quickly learn and master computer programs.
- Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance.
- Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to complete detailed work accurately.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work with human study participants
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, and operates 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 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.
The expected pay range for this position is $31.40 to $38.89 per hour.
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 (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) 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.
- - 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.
