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Social Science Research Professional 1 (Research Assistant) **Doerr School of Sustainability, Stanford, California, United States** **New** Research Post Date 3 days ago Requisition # 106697 This position has been deemed critical by the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability Dean's Office and is exempt from the hiring pause. This position is based on Stanford's main campus with consideration given to the option for a hybrid work schedule (partially onsite and offsite), subject to operational need. Interested candidates must include a resume and cover letter to be considered for this position. This is a one-year fixed term full time position with the possibility of renewal, dependent on funding availability and programmatic need. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment VISA. **About Us** The Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability strives to create a future when humans and nature thrive in concert and in perpetuity. The school is made up of a three-part structure to drive global impact: Our academic departments and programs educate students and create new knowledge across areas of research that are crucial for advancing the long-term prosperity of the planet and people; Institutes bridge scholarship at Stanford and beyond, bringing multiple viewpoints to bear on urgent challenges; The Sustainability Accelerator drives new policy and technology solutions through a worldwide network of partners who work with our teams to develop solutions at a global scale. The school is dedicated to creating and supporting a community with the richness of experience and background needed to create solutions that benefit all people, particularly those most affected by environmental damage and climate change. For more information on the school, clickhere. Environmental Social Sciences at the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability is a new and rapidly growing department. The mission of the department is to shed light on the causes of humanity's sustainability challenges, to design and evaluate potential business strategies, public policies, and behavioral interventions to meet these challenges, and to educate future scholars and leaders who will further our vision of understanding and solving these challenges. Solomon Hsiang, Professor in the Department of Environmental Social Sciences at Stanford University, directs the Global Policy Laboratory where his team is integrating econometrics, special data science, and machine learning to answer questions that are central to managing global resources. The Global Policy Lab is seeking a full-time Social Science Researcher 1 (SSRP1) for a period of 12 months to start from summer 2025 at the earliest, with the possibility to extend for another year. The SSRP1 will support and collaborate on a series of new and ongoing projects related to development and the environment, with a particular focus on a unique dataset mapping human development and environmental change across the developing world since the 1940s, derived from recently-digitized historical aerial photographs. The SSRP1 will work closely with an international team of researchers. **Your Responsibilities will include:** + Plan and perform research tasks requiring initiative and judgment by applying basic knowledge and understanding of scientific theory when precedents do not provide specific guidance. General instruction provided by the supervisor as needed. May interpret study results in collaboration with supervisor or PI. + Build and organize data as requested by principal investigator or supervisor; use common statistical programs requiring the application of job control language in generating and organizing data. + Design and manage outsourcing for image labeling and georeferencing. + Conduct statistical and econometric analysis, primarily using Stata, Python, ArcGIS, and Google Earth Engine. + Conduct literature searches, and write literature summaries and manuscripts, requiring preliminary judgments after the supervisor outlines conceptual approach. + Identify, select, extract and summarize data and structured information. Present summary of findings to supervisor. + Write project reports that summarize analysis and create data visualization through use of common graphics, such as charts, plots, infographics and animations. * 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. **Your Responsibilities will include:** + Plan and perform research tasks requiring initiative and judgment by applying basic knowledge and understanding of scientific theory when precedents do not provide specific guidance. General instruction provided by the supervisor as needed. May interpret study results in collaboration with supervisor or PI. + Build and organize data as requested by principal investigator or supervisor; use common statistical programs requiring the application of job control language in generating and organizing data. + Design and manage outsourcing for image labeling and georeferencing. + Conduct statistical and econometric analysis, primarily using Stata, Python, ArcGIS, and Google Earth Engine. + Conduct literature searches, and write literature summaries and manuscripts, requiring preliminary judgments after the supervisor outlines conceptual approach. + Identify, select, extract and summarize data and structured information. Present summary of findings to supervisor. + Write project reports that summarize analysis and create data visualization through use of common graphics, such as charts, plots, infographics and animations. * 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. **To be successful in this position, you will need:** + Bachelor of Arts degree in an applicable social science related field, or combination of education and relevant experience in an applicable social science. + Extensive programming skills. + Strong interest in economics and public policy. + Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance. + Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to complete detailed work accurately. + Effective oral and written communication skills. **In addition, our preferred qualifications include:** + Prior experience as a research assistant. + Programming skills in Stata, Python, ArcGIS, and Google Earth Engine. + Knowledge of LaTeX. + Experience in working with big data and/or spatial data. * 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 the job. The expected pay range for this position is $34.00 to $40.41/hour. 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. **How to Apply** We invite you to apply for this position by clicking on the "Apply for Job" button. _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 acontact 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: 4234** + **Employee Status: Fixed-Term** + **Grade: E** + **Requisition ID: 106697** + **Work Arrangement : Hybrid Eligible**

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