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Quantitative Research Associate
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Quantitative Research Associate
Graduate School of Education, Stanford, California, United States
Post Date: 3 days ago; Requisition #107857; Fixed‑term (1‑year), hybrid eligible.
About Us The Stanford Graduate School of Education (GSE) is dedicated to solving education's greatest challenges. Through rigorous research, model training programs and partnerships with educators worldwide, we pursue equitable, accessible and effective learning for all. GSE is a top‑ranked school of education, known for its prestigious faculty, rigorous graduate degree programs, and its impact on the quality of education across the world. Our community includes over 60 faculty, 400 students, 230 staff, 14,000 alumni and countless individuals from the local and global communities that we work with and impact.
About the John W. Gardner Center The John W. Gardner Center was founded in 2000 as an expression of John W. Gardner’s vision for vibrant civic participation and civic life, and within that, his conviction that we have collective responsibility—as individuals, institutions, and communities—to promote and sustain civic vitality. Our multidisciplinary team advances this vision by conducting rigorous, actionable, and capacity‑building research and evaluation in partnership with agencies dedicated to improving positive and equitable community outcomes.
Position Summary Reporting to the Deputy Director for the John Gardner Center, the Quantitative Research Associate collaborates with Gardner Center staff and community partners to design and carry out rigorous, actionable, and capacity‑building research that responds to the partner’s needs and enables them to make research‑informed decisions that advance their efforts to improve the lives of youth, families, and communities.
Core Duties
Develop and carry out research designs that utilize the most robust quantitative methods possible given project parameters (e.g., timeline, budget). This includes collecting, securing, cleaning, verifying, documenting, coding, and analyzing data using a variety of methods.
Ensure quantitative and qualitative dimensions of a study are seamlessly integrated from initial design through final reporting.
Meet with partners on an ongoing basis to review research activities, interim findings, and evolving analyses.
Communicate research findings to a variety of interested, invested, and impacted parties, including academic and community audiences. This may include writing and presenting interim research updates, non‑technical research summaries, and peer‑reviewed studies for leading peer‑reviewed journals.
Participate actively as a collaborative member of the Gardner Center team, contributing to a vibrant, generative community dedicated to community engaged scholarship in the service of ensuring the wellbeing of our most vulnerable youth, families, and communities. This includes attending regular staff meetings and retreats, supervising students and junior staff on specific projects, collaborating with colleagues across the greater Stanford community and research field, and contributing to proposal development for future projects.
Minimum Requirements
A master’s degree and five years of relevant experience in the area of specialization relevant to this position or a combination of relevant education, training, and/or experience.
Preferred Education And Experience
A doctorate (or equivalent) in a relevant field (e.g., education, public policy, economics, sociology, anthropology, psychology, public administration) is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Experience designing quantitative research.
Experience with quantitative data collection and analysis.
Proficiency with quantitative analysis software such as Stata and/or R.
Excellent oral, written, analytic, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, timelines, and priorities in a team environment.
Ability to manage project budgets.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Experience supervising staff.
Experience effectively leading a research team.
Ability to engage, supervise, and mentor undergraduate student research assistants.
Familiarity with one or more of the systems that impact the lives of youth, families and communities in our region (e.g., the California K‑12 education context, juvenile justice, youth mental health, foster care systems, youth enrichment/after school programs, housing).
Sponsorship and Eligibility We are not able to provide sponsorship or relocation for this position. Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check prior to working at Stanford University. Candidates must be eligible to work in the US. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Compensation Salary range: $139,741 – $145,000 per annum.
Benefits Stanford provides a comprehensive rewards package. For detailed information, see the Cardinal at Work website: https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.
Physical Requirements
Constantly perform desk‑based computer tasks.
Frequent sitting.
Occasionally stand/walk, reach/work above shoulders, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, use a telephone, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
Rarely twist/bend/stoop/squat, kneel/crawl.
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.
Why Stanford Is For You We provide market‑competitive salaries, excellent health care and retirement plans, and a generous vacation policy, including additional time off during our winter closure. Unique perks include professional development programs, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and access to world‑class exercise facilities.
Additional Information
Schedule: Full‑time
Job Code: 4113
Employee Status: Fixed‑Term
Grade: K
Requisition ID: 107857
Work Arrangement: Hybrid Eligible
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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.
Contact Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources at stanfordelr@stanford.edu. For all other inquiries, please submit a contact form.
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Post Date: 3 days ago; Requisition #107857; Fixed‑term (1‑year), hybrid eligible.
About Us The Stanford Graduate School of Education (GSE) is dedicated to solving education's greatest challenges. Through rigorous research, model training programs and partnerships with educators worldwide, we pursue equitable, accessible and effective learning for all. GSE is a top‑ranked school of education, known for its prestigious faculty, rigorous graduate degree programs, and its impact on the quality of education across the world. Our community includes over 60 faculty, 400 students, 230 staff, 14,000 alumni and countless individuals from the local and global communities that we work with and impact.
About the John W. Gardner Center The John W. Gardner Center was founded in 2000 as an expression of John W. Gardner’s vision for vibrant civic participation and civic life, and within that, his conviction that we have collective responsibility—as individuals, institutions, and communities—to promote and sustain civic vitality. Our multidisciplinary team advances this vision by conducting rigorous, actionable, and capacity‑building research and evaluation in partnership with agencies dedicated to improving positive and equitable community outcomes.
Position Summary Reporting to the Deputy Director for the John Gardner Center, the Quantitative Research Associate collaborates with Gardner Center staff and community partners to design and carry out rigorous, actionable, and capacity‑building research that responds to the partner’s needs and enables them to make research‑informed decisions that advance their efforts to improve the lives of youth, families, and communities.
Core Duties
Develop and carry out research designs that utilize the most robust quantitative methods possible given project parameters (e.g., timeline, budget). This includes collecting, securing, cleaning, verifying, documenting, coding, and analyzing data using a variety of methods.
Ensure quantitative and qualitative dimensions of a study are seamlessly integrated from initial design through final reporting.
Meet with partners on an ongoing basis to review research activities, interim findings, and evolving analyses.
Communicate research findings to a variety of interested, invested, and impacted parties, including academic and community audiences. This may include writing and presenting interim research updates, non‑technical research summaries, and peer‑reviewed studies for leading peer‑reviewed journals.
Participate actively as a collaborative member of the Gardner Center team, contributing to a vibrant, generative community dedicated to community engaged scholarship in the service of ensuring the wellbeing of our most vulnerable youth, families, and communities. This includes attending regular staff meetings and retreats, supervising students and junior staff on specific projects, collaborating with colleagues across the greater Stanford community and research field, and contributing to proposal development for future projects.
Minimum Requirements
A master’s degree and five years of relevant experience in the area of specialization relevant to this position or a combination of relevant education, training, and/or experience.
Preferred Education And Experience
A doctorate (or equivalent) in a relevant field (e.g., education, public policy, economics, sociology, anthropology, psychology, public administration) is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Experience designing quantitative research.
Experience with quantitative data collection and analysis.
Proficiency with quantitative analysis software such as Stata and/or R.
Excellent oral, written, analytic, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, timelines, and priorities in a team environment.
Ability to manage project budgets.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Experience supervising staff.
Experience effectively leading a research team.
Ability to engage, supervise, and mentor undergraduate student research assistants.
Familiarity with one or more of the systems that impact the lives of youth, families and communities in our region (e.g., the California K‑12 education context, juvenile justice, youth mental health, foster care systems, youth enrichment/after school programs, housing).
Sponsorship and Eligibility We are not able to provide sponsorship or relocation for this position. Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check prior to working at Stanford University. Candidates must be eligible to work in the US. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Compensation Salary range: $139,741 – $145,000 per annum.
Benefits Stanford provides a comprehensive rewards package. For detailed information, see the Cardinal at Work website: https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.
Physical Requirements
Constantly perform desk‑based computer tasks.
Frequent sitting.
Occasionally stand/walk, reach/work above shoulders, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, use a telephone, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
Rarely twist/bend/stoop/squat, kneel/crawl.
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.
Why Stanford Is For You We provide market‑competitive salaries, excellent health care and retirement plans, and a generous vacation policy, including additional time off during our winter closure. Unique perks include professional development programs, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and access to world‑class exercise facilities.
Additional Information
Schedule: Full‑time
Job Code: 4113
Employee Status: Fixed‑Term
Grade: K
Requisition ID: 107857
Work Arrangement: Hybrid Eligible
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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.
Contact Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources at stanfordelr@stanford.edu. For all other inquiries, please submit a contact form.
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