Life Science Research Professional 3 (1 Year Fixed-Term)

Stanford University is seeking a Life Science Research Professional 3 to perform complex functions and activities involved in defined research projects, and independently conduct a major portion of the research project(s). The Department of Radiology at Stanford University is comprised of world-renowned people and programs. As we plan to play a very important role in the development of personalized medicine, by moving advances from the laboratories to the clinic for improved patient-centric care, our Life Science Research Professional plays a vital role in helping our Department accomplish this. Under the direction of the department, this position performs basic functions and activities involved in defined research projects, and independently conduct and analyze experiments.

Duties include

• Develop machine learning software to efficiently recognize features in human images.
• Provide assistance to investigators in the design and development of research studies, and responsible for data analysis and record-keeping.
• Design new research studies in collaboration with the principal investigator, project scientists, and research associates.
• Carry out independent research projects as warranted.
• Responsible for submission of protocols and implementation of studies, including data analysis and drafting of manuscripts.
• Directly supervise various personnel during experiments.
• Ensure safety, IACUC, AALAC, EH&S, and CUPA compliance in research study area.
• Contribute substantively to the preparation of papers for publication, especially in the results section.
• Supervise (either formally or informally) staff or students as needed, including oversight and instruction on techniques, as well as consultation on project work. Serve as technical resource for other research staff.
• Perform complex (lab and / or field) experiments for a major portion of the research project.
• Maintain detailed records of experiments and outcomes.
• Interpret and analyze results, often where few guidelines exist.
• Based on prior results, contribute to development of new research protocols and procedures or adaptation of existing protocols.
• Make recommendations on plan design and / or research direction to principal investigator.
• Work with health and safety department to ensure lab complies with regulations and all required trainings.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams across different faculties or schools.
• Perform ongoing literature review to remain current with new procedures and related research; present findings for lab work group.
• Oversee supply and equipment budget under minimal supervision of principal investigator or business manager.
• Work with health and safety department to ensure lab complies with regulations and all required trainings.
• Formally supervise and train new staff or students as needed, including hiring, performance management, and related duties. Provide instruction on techniques and consultation on project work.
• Other duties may also be assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED) :

BS in engineering degree and MS degree that includes analystics and one year of relevant industry experience including machine learning; or PhD in related science field.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED) :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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The expected pay range for this position is $100,082 to $118,812 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 ( ) 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.