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Social Science Research Scholar (1-year Fixed Term) School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United States The Division of Primary Care and Population Health seeks to serve our community through caring, learning, and innovation for the whole person through all stages of life. While engaged in practice and teaching, our faculty are dedicated to establishing new knowledge as the basis for future practice and prevention, and to applying that knowledge to improve care for all and reduce health disparities. Key Research Focus The research scholar will take a leadership role in Pascal Geldsetzer’s research group, a "dry lab" focused on quantitative analyses of existing, often publicly accessible, datasets. Current projects focus on the causal effect of shingles vaccination on cognition and the broader impact of vaccinations and infections on dementia. Core Duties 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 Education & Experience Doctoral degree with quantitative training or research experience. Training and experience in quasi-experimental techniques (regression discontinuity, difference‑in‑differences, interrupted time‑series, etc.). A background in health‑related research is a plus but not required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong coding skills in R, Stata, or other statistical software package. Strong writing and analytical skills. Ability to prioritize workload. Compensation Base pay range: $93,000 – $148,000 per annum. The expected pay range for this position is $93,000 to $148,000 per annum, based on geographic location and market comparability. Benefits Stanford provides a comprehensive rewards package, including retirement plans, time‑off, health care, and a range of professional development opportunities. For details, see the Stanford Cardinal at Work website. Additional Information: Schedule: Full‑time Job Code: 6784 Employee Status: Fixed‑Term Grade: R99 Requisition ID: 104521 Work Arrangement: Remote Eligible 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 by submitting 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Inside Higher Ed

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