Social Science Research Professional 2

The Center forDissemination and Implementation (CDI), based in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, is seeking a Social Science Research Professional 2.

CDI is a leading center for implementation science that drives the effort to get the best and latest treatments to all patients (https://med.stanford.edu/cdi.html). CDI consists of three national federally-funded implementation centers:

• The Center forDissemination and Implementation At Stanford (C-DIAS), National Institute on Drug Abuse (P50DA05402)

• The Research Adoption Support Center (RASC), National Institutes of Health Healing Addiction Long Term (HEAL) initiative (U2CDA057717)

• And, the national Center for Mental Health Implementation Support (CMHIS), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (H79SM090078). 

CMHIS is a 5-year project to develop accessible implementation science-based resources and provide high-impact technical assistance to mental health providers to disseminate, implement, and sustain effective practices. The SSRP2 will serve as a project coordinator, primarily on CMHIS, assisting with these tasks, including coordinating national workgroups of implementation science and mental health treatment subject matter experts to develop products and resources on how to disseminate, implement, and sustain effective mental health treatments; conducting literature reviews that support resource development; supporting the writing and content compilation of reports and resources; working with national partners to evaluate the project; working with five bi-regional centers to collect outcome data; and engaging in qualitative and quantitative research on CMHIS services. 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.

Duties include:

• Assist in designing experiments, exercising independent initiative and judgment gained from completing a variety of high-level assignments, including activities such as defining variables, formulating hypotheses, and selecting subjects, sources of information, or planned and coordinating experimental protocols. 
• Adapt or work out the details of new, nonstandard procedures, with the supervisor providing general guidance and suggestions.
• Interpret, synthesize, and analyze data using scientific or statistical techniques.
• Solve problems and make decisions that affect the direction of the research and result in independent contributions to the overall project.
• Select and apply standard calculations and formulas independently to compile data or process documents; often serve as a resource for research methods and numerical analyses.
• Co-author sections of research publications and regulatory reports as needed.
• Complete project-related administrative and budgetary responsibilities of a limited scope as needed.
• Supervise staff or students as needed, including oversight and instruction on techniques, as well as consultation on project work.

*- Other duties may also be assigned

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s degree in mental health, social science, public health or related field and 3-4 years of experience.

• Desire to take initiative, solve problems, and handle substantial responsibility.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Prior experience leading and supporting large teams and demonstrated professionalism interacting with key stakeholders

• Ability to effectively coordinate and facilitate meetings with a range of individuals, including senior researchers from other institutions

• Experience or interest in learning database management and statistical packages such as R, 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 and/or substance use.

• Background in implementation science.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

Bachelor of Arts degree in an applicable social science related field and 2 years applicable experience, or combination of education and experience in an applicable social science.

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, operate foot and/or hand controls.
• Add or subtract physical requirements based on the requirements of your specific job. (remove this statement for posting)

*- 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.

This is a hybrid position; successful candidates will work onsite two days per week.

Responsibilities

Core Duties

:

• Assist in designing experiments, exercising independent initiative and judgment gained from completing a variety of high level assignments, including activities such as defining variables, formulating hypotheses, and selecting subjects, sources of information, or planning and coordinating experimental protocols.

• Adapt or work out the details of new, nonstandard procedures, with the supervisor providing general guidance and suggestions.

• Interpret, synthesize, and analyze data using scientific or statistical techniques.

• Solve problems, and make decisions that affect the direction of the research and result in independent contributions to the overall project.

• Select and apply standard calculations and formulas independently to compile data or process documents; often serve as a resource for research methods and numerical analyses.

• Co-author sections of research publications and regulatory reports as needed.

• Complete project-related administrative and budgetary responsibilities of a limited scope as needed.

• Supervise staff or students as needed, including oversight and instruction on techniques, as well as consultation on project work.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor of Arts degree in an applicable social science related field and two years applicable experience, or combination of education and relevant experience in an applicable social science.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

:

• Comprehensive understanding of scientific theory and methods.

• General computer skills and ability to quickly learn and master computer programs.

• Strong analytical skills and excellent judgment.

• Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance.

• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to complete detailed work accurately.

• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to work with human study participants.

• Developing supervisory skills.