Inside Higher Ed is hiring: Data Analyst in Palo Alto

???? School of Engineering, Stanford, California, United States
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???? 2 days ago Post Date
???? 107578 Requisition #
Note: This is a 1‑year fixed‑term position, exempt from the hiring freeze as deemed critical by the School of Engineering Dean’s Office.

The School of Engineering
Stanford Engineering has been at the forefront of innovation for nearly a century, creating pivotal technologies that have transformed the worlds of information technology, communications, health care, energy, business and beyond. Our faculty and students are creative risk‑takers who pursue excellence across a breadth of disciplines.

Stanford Bioengineering is a dynamic and rapidly growing department within the School of Engineering and School of Medicine. The department is seeking a skilled and motivated Data Analyst to develop computational and visualization tools that segment, annotate, and classify subcellular features from cryogenic volume electron microscopic image data. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with biological researchers to interpret data within a biological context, ensuring findings drive meaningful advancements in cellular understanding and research applications.

In This Role, You Will

• Identify and select usable data from subtle and complex data patterns. Assess and produce relevant, standard, or custom information (reports, charts, graphs, and tables) from structured data sources by querying data repositories and generating the associated information.
• Utilize fundamental processes and methods to validate data to ensure high quality product. Distribute reports to applicable agencies, researchers, management, and other internal end‑users and provide interpretation of data when needed.
• Develop and produce dashboards, key performance indicators, and other recognized metrics to monitor and report organizational performance. Collect and analyze metric data.
• Collect, manage, and clean datasets using an extraction and reporting programming language to ensure data integrity.
• Research and reconcile data discrepancies occurring among various information systems and reports.
• Collaborate with data managers to define and implement data standards and common data elements for data collection.
• Assist with identifying new sources of data and methods to improve data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• May test prototype software and participate in the approval and release process for new software.
• Other duties may also be assigned.

Education & Experience (Required)

• Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience or a combination of education and relevant experience in a quantitative discipline such as economics, finance, statistics, or engineering.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (Required)

• Basic knowledge and demonstrated experience using analytical software, database management systems, database reporting tools, and data mining software.
• Ability to collect data using various methods, such as data mining and hard‑copy or electronic documentation study, to improve or expand databases.
• Strong listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple activities in a deadline‑oriented environment; highly organized, flexible, and with rigorous attention to detail.
• Ability to use logic to calculate data; efficiently construct a database or scrutinize the form of a question.
• Ability to work with data of varying levels of quality and validity.
• Demonstrated ability to produce data in a clear and understandable manner meeting user requirements.
• Ability to work effectively with multiple internal and external customers.

Education & Experience (Desired)

• Experience with Python, Machine Learning, Computational Mathematics, and Artificial Intelligence.
• Degree in Mathematics and/or Computer Science.

Working Conditions

• May work extended hours during peak business cycles.

Physical Requirements

• Constantly perform desk‑based computer tasks.
• Frequently sit, sort, file paperwork or parts, grasp lightly, and use fine manipulation, lift, carry, push and pull objects that weigh 10 pounds or less.
• Occasionally write by hand, twist, bend, stoop and squat.
• Rarely stand, walk, reach, or work above shoulders and use a telephone.

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 the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide (http://adminguide.stanford.edu).

Pay Range

The expected pay range for this position is $80,148 to $99,773 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 scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Benefits & Perks

• Freedom to grow: career development programs, tuition reimbursement, course audit, and access to TedTalks, film screenings, and talks by renowned authors or global leaders.
• A caring culture: superb retirement plans, generous time‑off, and family care resources.
• A healthier you: access to world‑class exercise facilities, health and fitness classes, and excellent health care benefits.
• Discovery and fun: stroll through historic sculptures, trails and museums.
• Enviable resources: free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more.

How To Apply

Click the “Apply for Job” button to submit a cover letter and résumé along with your online application. The cover letter should briefly describe why you believe you are a good fit for this position.

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.

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.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full‑time
• Job Code: 4744
• Employee Status: Fixed‑Term
• Grade: G
• Requisition ID: 107578
• Work Arrangement: On Site