[Remote] Social Science Research Scholar (1-year Fixed Term)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Stanford University is seeking a Social Science Research Scholar to join the Division of Primary Care and Population Health. The role involves leading quantitative analyses of health-related datasets, publishing research findings, and mentoring junior researchers, with a focus on the causal effects of vaccinations on cognitive health.

Responsibilities
• Carrying out data analyses
• Supervising data analyses led by graduate students and postdoctoral fellows
• Writing manuscripts for publication in scientific journals
• Mentoring and advising junior researchers
• Assisting with, and leading the writing of, grant applications for research funding
• Communicating with research funders, data providers, and project administrative staff

Skills
• Doctoral degree with quantitative training or research experience
• Training and experience in quasi-experimental techniques (regression discontinuity, difference-in-differences, interrupted time-series, etc.)
• Strong coding skills in R, Stata, or other statistical software package
• Strong writing and analytical skills
• Ability to prioritize workload
• A background in health-related research is a plus but not required

Benefits
• Career development programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Superb retirement plans
• Generous time-off
• Family care resources
• Health care benefits
• Free commuter programs
• Ridesharing incentives
• Discounts

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