The Center for Dissemination and Implementation (CDI), based in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, is seeking two candidates for Social Science Research Professional 2.
CDI is a leading center for implementation science that drives the effort to get the best and latest treatments to all patients. CDI consists of three national federally-funded implementation centers:
- The Center for Dissemination and Implementation At Stanford (C-DIAS), National Institute on Drug Abuse (P50DA05402)
- The Research Adoption Support Center (RASC), National Institutes of Health Healing Addiction Long Term (HEAL) initiative (U2CDA057717)
- And, the new National Center for Mental Health Dissemination, Implementation, and Sustainment (MHDIS), Substance Use and Mental Health Services Administration (H79SM090078).
The MHDIS is a 5-year project to develop accessible implementation science-based resources and provide high-impact technical assistance to mental health providers to disseminate, implement, and sustain effective practices. The SSRP2 will serve as a project coordinator, primarily on MHDIS, assisting with these tasks, including coordinating national workgroups of implementation science and mental health treatment subject matter experts to develop products and resources on how to disseminate, implement, and sustain effective mental health treatments; conducting literature reviews that support resource development; supporting the writing and content compilation of reports and resources; working with national partners to evaluate the project; working with five bi-regional centers to collect outcome data; and engaging in qualitative and quantitative research on MHDIS services. This position is an excellent opportunity to advance skills in research and scholarship, join a friendly and productive team, and contribute to the greater good of public health.
Duties include:
- Assist in designing experiments, exercising independent initiative and judgment gained from completing a variety of high-level assignments, including activities such as defining variables, formulating hypotheses, and selecting subjects, sources of information, or planned and coordinating experimental protocols.
- Adapt or work out the details of new, nonstandard procedures, with the supervisor providing general guidance and suggestions.
- Interpret, synthesize, and analyze data using scientific or statistical techniques.
- Solve problems and make decisions that affect the direction of the research and result in independent contributions to the overall project.
- Select and apply standard calculations and formulas independently to compile data or process documents; often serve as a resource for research methods and numerical analyses.
- Co-author sections of research publications and regulatory reports as needed.
- Complete project-related administrative and budgetary responsibilities of a limited scope as needed.
- Supervise staff or students as needed, including oversight and instruction on techniques, as well as consultation on project work.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree in mental health, social science, public health, or related field.
- Desire to take initiative, solve problems, and handle substantial responsibility.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Prior experience leading and supporting large teams and demonstrated professionalism interacting with key stakeholders.
- Ability to effectively coordinate and facilitate meetings with a range of individuals, including senior researchers from other institutions.
- Experience or interest in learning database management and statistical packages such as R, SPSS, etc.
- Substantial experience with standard software packages including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to successfully juggle and prioritize among multiple projects.
- Background in mental health and/or substance use.
- Background in implementation science.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):
- Bachelor of Arts degree in an applicable social science related field and two years applicable experience, or combination of education and experience in an applicable social science.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):
- Comprehensive understanding of scientific theory and methods.
- General computer skills and ability to quickly learn and master computer programs.
- Strong analytical skills and excellent judgment.
- Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance.
- Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to complete detailed work accurately.
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work with human study participants.
- Developing supervisory skills.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:
- Frequently perform desk-based computer tasks, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
- Occasionally stand/walk, sit, use a telephone, writing by hand, and sort/file paperwork or parts.
- Rarely twist/bend/stoop/squat, kneel/crawl, rarely reach/work above shoulders, operate foot and/or hand controls.
*- 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:
- May be required to work non-standard, extended or weekend hours in support of research work.
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.
Stanford University 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.
