Scientific Data Curator (Hybrid)

Stanford University

  • Stanford, CA
  • $95,000-125,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 26 days ago
Learn about our array of employee benefits, what makes Stanford life unique, and our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.Areas of WorkTogether, we're working towards our collective future. Find your role by browsing our areas of work.โ˜ฐScientific Data Curator (Hybrid)New๐Ÿ“Information Analytics๐Ÿ“… ๎œค ๎œธ ๎œŠ 5 hours ago Post Date๐Ÿ“… ๎œค ๎œธ ๎œŠ 103251 Requisition #Apply for Job Share this Job Sign Up for Job AlertsThe Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery is seeking energetic individuals with an interest in cardiovascular and aortic diseases to help develop and support the evolving Departmental Clinical Research Database and Outcomes group. The Department is dedicated to expanding the clinical and translational research efforts related to the fields of cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, critical care, anesthesia, cardiac and aortic imaging, and translational science, as well as collaborations with other specialty groups. These efforts will encompass a variety of research methods, including prospective trials, case-control and retrospective/observational investigations, and cost-effectiveness/decision-analysis studies.Responsibilities will include providing the following support to the Faculty*:
  • Identify and acquire new data for inclusion in the database; collaborate with other labs for the purpose of gathering more information to be included in the database.
  • Review submissions to the database for quality and relevancy; abstract information in the required formats.
  • Assist in writing papers drawing from information submitted to the database.
  • Work with users to determine ways of using the information in the database, which may include the development of new user interfaces; work with developers to translate the needs of the users into new functionality.
  • Promote the database to researchers as a tool to be used in their research and as a way to gather more content.
  • Identify new functionality and user interfaces that would enhance the use of the database.
  • Compile and create educated summaries of the literature, discovering new facts by analyzing the collected data.
  • Participate in presentations and demonstrations of the database at conferences or other institutions.
  • Collect and analyze information from peer-reviewed scientific journals and through direct submissions; abstract data into the required format, and verify them for accuracy.
  • - Other duties may also be assigned.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Experience in the clinical jargon and terminology of cardiovascular diseases and surgical procedures and have some biomedical research exposure.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to assist junior employees or students in assisting in data extraction.
  • Experience with cardiovascular thoracic research is not necessary but will be a plus.
  • Independent research interests and activities will be encouraged.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):Masterโ€™s degree in a scientific field and three years of experience or combination of relevant experience.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Ability to learn and utilize relational clinical databases, data integration, and statistics.
  • Strong written and oral English communication skills.
  • Computer skills, including word processing and spreadsheet applications.
  • Ability to understand scientific literature, experimental procedures and their limitations, and current needs of the research community.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:
  • Frequently perform desk-based computer tasks, seated work and use light/ fine grasping.
  • Occasionally stand, walk, and write by hand, lift, carry, push pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
  • - 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 work extended or non-standard hours based on project or business cycle needs.
  • Work environment will be on site for purposes of cross-training, group inter-personal communication and teaching, and collective learning.
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,
.The expected pay range for this position is $95,000 โ€“ $125,000 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 Stanfordโ€™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.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 .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.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.Additional Information
  • Schedule: Full-time
  • Job Code: 4182
  • Employee Status: Regular
  • Grade: H
  • Requisition ID: 103251
  • Work Arrangement : Hybrid Eligible
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