Social Science Research Associate

Social Science Research Associate

Company Name: John W. Gardner Center for Youth and Their Communities
Job Function: Research/Analysis
Location(s): Stanford, California, 94305, United States
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Duration: 1-2 Years
Degree Desired: Doctorate Required
Travel: 0-10%

Job Description
The John W. Gardner Center for Youth and Their Communities at Stanford School of Education is a leader in the area of community youth development, and is unique in its commitment to both academic rigor and collaboration with its community partners. The Gardner Center is seeking a Social Science Research Associate (SSRA), with a 2-year term, who will be responsible for conducting research using quantitative and qualitative methods with an emphasis on policy relevant and actionable findings. The SSRA will supervise graduate level research assistants, work with staff at the Gardner Center, and report to the Executive Director.

Job Requirements
Knowledge and requirements
A doctorate in a relevant field (education, public policy, sociology, psychology, or related field) is required as is capacity to oversee graduate students as they design, carry out, and write about their research projects. Strong writing skill as demonstrated in the candidate's own writing and publications is essential. Demonstrated experience with quantitative analysis is also required, as is proficiency with data analysis software such as SAS, STATA, or SPSS. It is also preferred that the candidate have experience in qualitative analysis. The candidate must have strong interpersonal and collaboration skills in working with researchers and practitioners as well as organizational skills that demonstrate her/his ability to handle multiple tasks, timelines and priorities in a team environment.

Start Date
Immediate (2-year term)
Duty and Responsibility Statements
1) Design and conduct policy-relevant research related to youth development in a community setting
• Collaborate with JGC staff and community partners to identify key research needs in the community and design and carry out research that responds to these. In addition to academic articles, products will include issue briefs, short research briefs, and conference presentations.
• -Utilize a range of data sources, including the JGC's Youth Data Archive, a longitudinal database that links data on youth across schools, human services, health services, and other service providers.

2) Participate in other JGC research endeavors
• -Collaborate with JGC research staff to identify and conduct studies associated with youth engagement, integrated services and systems and other Stanford University studies that support youth development.

3) Be an active member of the JGC team, and connect JGC to the greater Stanford community and the broader research field:
• Attend regular staff meetings and retreats.
• Participate in developing greater JGC research agenda and support. publication and dissemination efforts
• - Where appropriate, contribute to grant development.
Application Submission
Please apply for this position on the Stanford website at http://jobs.stanford.edu, position #36896. ONLY applications submitted via Stanford Jobs will be processed
Please contact JGC's Communications and Administration Manager, Laura Ma at lauram@stanford.edu or (650) 723-1137 should there be any questions.
Stanford University is an equal opportunity employer.

APPLY FOR THIS JOB
Apply URL: http://jobs.stanford.edu