Inside Higher Ed is hiring: Neuromuscular Research Data Analyst in Stanford

Neuromuscular Research Data Analyst – Stanford University, School of Medicine, California, United States. Posted on Nov 12, 2025. Requisition #107725. Do you want to help Stanford University find better ways to measure strength, function and health for individuals with Neuromuscular Disease including Muscular Dystrophies, Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Inherited Neuropathies, and other conditions? We’re looking for someone who... Enjoys working directly with patients and their families in clinic and at research visits. Is excited to work with people affected by neuromuscular disorders. Is excited to collaborate with clinicians, scientists, engineers, and research associates. Is exceptionally organized and can balance multiple projects at one time. Has excellent time‑management skills and can meet deadlines. Works well in a dynamic team utilizing novel technologies to integrate knowledge and answer research questions. Enjoys learning new skills. Enjoys translating data to address research gaps. What we offer The opportunity to work in a collaborative team of neuromuscular investigators. The chance to contribute to describing and understanding the impact of treatments in neuromuscular disorders. An exciting and positive environment where you will always learn new things. Teamwork and camaraderie. Competitive full‑time salary. Excellent Stanford benefits. The Neuromuscular Division of Neurology is seeking a Research Data Analyst (RDA) with clinical data management experience to utilize research tools, conduct and analyze research data, and ensure regulatory compliance. The role focuses on clinical data management and primarily supports the lab’s clinical data collection systems. Expect to use REDCap database design, form creation, and to align with administrative and research data governance. A successful candidate will serve as the primary data manager for multiple clinical research studies, ensuring data integrity and efficient data flow from collection through analysis. SQL experience or familiarity with Google Cloud is preferred. Projects involve working with both pediatric and adult patients in lab and clinical settings, providing opportunities for long‑term growth and critical skill development in biomedical sciences. Studies will be conducted at the Stanford University Medical Center. Candidates should submit a CV and cover letter addressing how their education and experience relate to the position described above. Duties Collect, manage, and clean datasets. Employ new and existing tools to interpret, analyze, and visualize multivariate relationships in data. Use system reports and analyses to identify potential data problems, correct them, determine root causes, and suggest solutions. Develop reports, charts, graphs, and tables for investigators and for publication and presentation. Collaborate with faculty and research staff on data collection and analysis methods. Communicate with government officials, grant agencies, and industry representatives. Design, develop, and maintain REDCap databases. Ensure data compliance. Other duties may also be assigned. Desired Qualifications 1–2 years experience acquiring and/or processing data signals requiring a high level of technical skill and attention to detail. Proficiency with basic programming and scripts (e.g., R, Python, MATLAB, SQL). Strong general computer skills and ability to quickly learn and master computer programs. Experience in data science with applied statistics, visual, and communicative data. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and industry‑oriented electronic data capture programs. Experience with database, data management, REDCap, IRB requirements, and the Stanford clinical research environment highly desirable. Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse multidisciplinary team in a collaborative manner. Ability to determine workload priorities to accomplish tasks and meet deadlines. Takes initiative with good problem‑solving skills to anticipate and solve problems. Experience working with patients in a clinic or research setting. Strong analytical skills. Good oral and written communication skills to effectively work and publish data with clinicians and researchers. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail in maintaining accurate, retrievable records. Education & Experience (required) Bachelor’s degree or a combination of education and relevant experience in a quantitative discipline such as economics, finance, statistics, or engineering. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (required) Understanding of HIPAA and GCP guidelines. Substantial experience with MS Office and analytical programs. Strong writing and analytical skills. Ability to prioritize workload and employ efficient time‑management. Physical Requirements Frequently stand, walk, twist, bend, stoop, squat, and use fine light/fine grasping. Occasionally sit, reach above shoulders, perform desk‑based computer tasks, use a telephone, and write by hand. Lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 40 pounds. Rarely kneel, crawl, climb ladders, grasp forcefully, sort and file paperwork, or lift and carry objects that weigh 40 pounds or more. Sit at a computer for long periods of time with extensive keyboarding/dexterity. Occasionally use a telephone. Rarely write by hand. 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 Some work may be performed in a laboratory or field setting. Occasional evening and weekend hours. 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, http://adminguide.stanford.edu. Pay and Benefits 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 (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 ( https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards ) provides detailed information on Stanford’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 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. 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: 4751 Employee Status: Regular Grade: G Requisition ID: 107725 Work Arrangement: Hybrid Eligible Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full‑time Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology Industries Online Audio and Video Media #J-18808-Ljbffr