Stanford Neurology & Neurological Sciences Job Openings

Neurology Clinician Educator

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine is seeking board-eligible or board-certified neurologists to join the Department as a Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, or Clinical Professor in the Clinician Educator line. Faculty rank will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

The major criterion for appointment, reappointment and promotion for Clinician Educators is excellence in the overall mix of clinical care and clinical teaching appropriate to the programmatic needs the individual is expected to fulfill. Successful applicants will be encouraged to interact with the wide range of clinical, translational, and basic science programs at Stanford.

Responsibilities will include care of general and subspecialty neurology patients, and teaching of medical students, residents and clinical fellows.  For qualified candidates, opportunities are available to participate in research, quality improvement, and development of innovative care programs.  Faculty will work in our hospital and clinics at Stanford Health Care (SHC), Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital (LPCH), and/or outreach sites in the San Francisco Bay Area including Stanford – Valley Care in Pleasanton.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must have an MD or equivalent. Fellowship training in a neurology subspecialty, such as autonomic disorders, child neurology, general (comprehensive) neurology, intraoperative neurophysiologic monitoring, movement disorders, neurobehavior/dementia, neurocritical care, neuro-oncology, or neurohospitalist is highly desirable. Necessary qualifications include board certification or eligibility (ABPN), eligibility for a California medical license, and suitable clinical and teaching experience.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Review of applications will be conducted on a rolling basis.

Interested candidates should send a copy of their curriculum vitae, and a statement/ letter of intent outlining their specialty interest to the secure web portal listed below for each subspecialty:

Neuro-Oncology Clinician Educator (South Bay): Apply

Autonomic Medicine: Apply

Outpatient Vascular Neurolog: Apply

Memory Disorders (Palo Alto): Apply

Pediatric Neurogenetics - Neuromuscular: Apply

Comprehensive Neurology (Emeryville): Apply

Comprehensive Neurology (Tri-Valley): Apply

Headache: Apply

Intraoperative Neurophysiologic Monitoring (IONM): Apply

Movement Disorders: Apply

Neurohospitalist: Apply

The Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences, School of Medicine, and Stanford University value faculty who are committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Candidates may optionally include as part of their research or teaching statement a brief discussion of how their work will further these ideals.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Stanford University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty. It welcomes nominations of and applications from women, members of minority groups, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, as well as from others who would bring additional dimensions to the university’s research, teaching and clinical missions.

The Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences at Stanford University is currently recruiting a Division Chief of Neuro-Oncology to join the Department as Associate or Full Professor in the University Medical Line (UML), University Tenure Line (UTL) or Clinician Educator (CE) line(s).

• The major criteria for appointment for faculty in the University Medical Line shall be excellence in the overall mix of clinical care, clinical teaching, scholarly activity that advances clinical medicine, and institutional service appropriate to the programmatic need the individual is expected to fulfill.
• The predominant criterion for appointment in the University Tenure Line is a major commitment to research and teaching.
• The major criterion for appointment as Clinician Educators is excellence in the overall mix of clinical care, teaching, administrative and/or scholarship appropriate to the programmatic need the individual is expected to fulfill.

Academic rank and line will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

The Division Chief provides overall leadership for all academic, clinical and research activities within the Department and School of Medicine related to adult Neuro-Oncology. In addition to the administrative responsibilities of this position, the individual will share in the clinical responsibilities with other faculty members and will be expected to establish a clinical to translational research focus of their own or to continue and advance current research activities now in place. This leader will be responsible for future development and implementation of the clinical, educational, academic, research, and advocacy goals of the institution for adult Neuro-Oncology. The Chief will also be expected to recruit additional faculty to support research within the Department and to expand the clinical enterprise.

The Division Chief is responsible for excellence in the overall mix of clinical care, teaching, administration, and scholarship appropriate to the programmatic needs of the Division and Department. Successful applicants will be encouraged to interact with the wide range of clinical, translational, and basic science programs at Stanford and to advance the development of a nationally recognized adult neuro-oncology clinical research program at Stanford.

The successful applicant should have a combined proven leadership skills with an outstanding record of academic accomplishment, a dedication to excellence in clinical, research, and educational missions, and an understanding of the complexity of academic medicine. Candidates should be an accomplished physician-investigators with national reputation. Necessary qualifications include a medical degree or equivalent; Neuro-Oncology fellowship training and/or an established record of excellence in Neuro-Oncology; American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology board certification or eligibility; United Council for Neurolgic Subspecialties certification or eligibility in Neuro-Oncology; eligibility for a California medical license; and suitable clinical, teaching, and scholarship experience.

Responsibilities are expected to include out-patient and in-patient care of neuro-oncology patients, teaching of medical students, residents and clinical fellows, and clinical research. For qualified candidates, opportunities are available to participate in research, quality improvement, and development of innovative clinical and research programs. Faculty may work in our hospital and clinics at Stanford Health Care, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital, and outreach sites in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately and accepted until position is filled.

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. Stanford also welcomes applications from others who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.

The Neurology Department, School of Medicine, and Stanford University value faculty who will help foster an inclusive academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with a wide range of backgrounds, identities, and outlooks. Candidates may choose to include as part of their research and teaching statements a brief discussion about how their work and experience will further these ideals. Additional information about Stanford's IDEAL initiative may be found here:  https://ideal.stanford.edu/about-ideal/diversity-statement.

Interested candidates should submit a CV, 3-page statement describing research and teaching activities and interests, and three references (provide: name, title/rank, institution, and email address). Applicants must apply directly to Stanford University School of Medicine’s Faculty Search and Applicant Tracking (FSAT) website at the following link:  https://facultypositions.stanford.edu/en-us/job/494671/neurooncology-division-chief-associate-or-full-professor-of-neurology

Questions should be directed via e-mail to Dr. Michelle Monje Deisseroth, Search Committee Chair, c/o Kemin Wong (search administrator) kemw@stanford.edu.

To expedite response to your question, please include your name and “Neuro-Oncology Division Chief Recruitment” in your email subject line. Please be advised, it is not permissible to accept applications via email. Candidates must apply using the Stanford Faculty Position link above.

Visit our department website at:  https://med.stanford.edu/neurology.html

The expected base pay range for this position is:
Associate Professor: $275,000 - $293,000
Professor: $315,000 - $327,000

This pay range reflects base pay, which is based on faculty rank and years in rank. It does not include all components of the School of Medicine’s faculty compensation program or pay from participation in departmental incentive compensation programs. For more information about compensation and our wide-range of benefits, including housing assistance, please contact the hiring department.

Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Open Line, Open Rank, Faculty Cluster Hire Search
Stanford University School of Medicine

The Stanford University School of Medicine (SoM) is recruiting multiple faculty at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in the University Tenure Line (UTL), University Medical Line (UML), or Non-Tenure Line-Research (NTL-R) through this AI (Artificial Intelligence) Faculty Cluster Hire Search. We are specifically interested in candidates who have experience developing and applying novel biomedical AI and data science methods that incorporate biomedical domain expertise to ensure relevance and impact to health and medicine. Candidates will be hired into one or more SoM department(s) and contribute to the research, educational, and if relevant, clinical activities.

This AI Faculty Cluster Hire Search aims to recruit a diverse group of experts dedicated to fostering growth of biomedical AI and data science both within our organization and beyond. These distinguished individuals will become integral members of a dynamic community, collaborating not only within their respective departments or institutes but also across the SoM and our university at large.

• The predominant criterion for appointment in the University Tenure Line is a major commitment to research and teaching.
• The major criteria for appointment for faculty in the University Medical Line shall be excellence in the overall mix of clinical care, clinical teaching, scholarly activity that advances clinical medicine, and institutional service appropriate to the programmatic need the individual is expected to fulfill.
• The major criterion for appointment for faculty in the Non-tenure Line (Research) is evidence of high-level performance as a researcher for whose special knowledge a programmatic need exists.

Faculty line and rank will be determined by qualifications and experience. The successful candidate must have an MD, MD/PhD, or PhD with substantial expertise in one or more aspects of biomedical data science enabled or enhanced by AI. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an independent research program that advances AI approaches to biomedical data science, with a focus on their use in basic, translational, clinical, and/or population sciences.

Examples of focus areas in basic science research include development of methods to determine molecular structures, accelerate development of novel therapeutics, elucidate stem cell biology, or enable regenerative medicine. Examples of focus areas in clinical research include the development of AI methods for integration and analysis of multimodal patient data, including laboratory tests, clinical notes, images and video across multiple scales, speech to text, physiologic assays, and functional evaluations. Clinical AI research domains span across medical specialties, including but not limited to cancer, neurology, neuroscience, cardiovascular disease, intensive care, mental health, peri-operative care, pain management, ophthalmology, pediatrics, radiology, pathology, and surgery. Examples of focus areas in population health research include pharmacoepidemiology, genetic epidemiology, environmental epidemiology, AI health policy, fairness, and the legal, regulatory, ethical, and economic considerations that underlie the responsible implementation of clinical decision support tools. Research in all of these areas will benefit from broad interactions and collaborations throughout the SoM, across Stanford University, and within the large and growing health systems of Stanford Medicine.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach students, residents, postdoctoral fellows and clinical fellows, and participate in relevant clinical and basic science conferences. They will have demonstrated the potential to achieve, or have a demonstrated record of achievement in relevant rigorous research. The Departments, School of Medicine, and Stanford University value faculty who will help foster an inclusive academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with a wide range of backgrounds, identities, and outlooks. Candidates may choose to include as part of their research and teaching statements a brief discussion about how their work and experience will further these ideals. Additional information about Stanford's IDEAL initiative may be found here: https://ideal.stanford.edu/about-ideal.

Review of complete applications will begin on September 23, 2024, and will continue until the positions are filled.

Interested candidates should submit the following to apply:

1. A detailed letter of research and teaching interest and if relevant, clinical specialty,
2. A curriculum vitae,
3. Three names of referees for letters of recommendation.

This role is open to candidates from multiple disciplines/specialties. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be based on their field or discipline. The expected base pay range for likely disciplines are listed below. Interested candidates whose discipline is not listed below may contact the hiring department for the salary range specific to their discipline/specialty.

PhD, Basic Science

Assistant:  $185k - $203k
Associate:  $218k - $242k
Professor:  $266k - $296k

PhD, Data Science or related field

Assistant:  $215k - $242k
Associate:  $258k - $285k
Professor:  $307k - $332k

MD, Research-Only (see below for further clarification)

Assistant:  $190k - $208k
Associate:  $218k - $242k
Professor:  $261k - $279k

This pay range reflects base pay, which is based on faculty rank and years in rank. It may not include all components of faculty compensation or pay from participation in departmental incentive compensation programs. These scales do not include compensation for clinical practice, which may be relevant to specific candidates and departments. For more information about compensation and our wide-range of benefits, including housing assistance, please contact the hiring department.

Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

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. Stanford also welcomes applications from others who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.

Curt Langlotz, Professor of Radiology
Natalie Pageler, Clinical Professor of Pediatrics
Nima Aghaeepour, Associate Professor Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine
Olivier Gevaert, Associate Professor of Medicine
Search Committee Co-Chairs
Stanford University School of Medicine

For questions or issues with filling out the application, please contact bscacademicaffairs@stanford.edu. Please note, this inbox cannot answer questions regarding application status.

Assistant Professor Clinician Scientist Faculty Cluster Hire in Neurology

The Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences at Stanford University is seeking neurology-trained clinician scientists to join the Department as Assistant Professors in the University Tenure Line (UTL) or University Medical Line (UML). We are particularly interested in candidates who are building careers as laboratory-based, translational, or clinical researchers in any field of Neurology. Successful candidates will join a cluster of junior physician scientists who will receive dedicated career development support in a collaborative environment and will be connected to Stanford University resources. More information on this program can be found at: https://med.stanford.edu/neurology/jobs/translational-research-in-neurologic-diseases.html   

• The predominant criterion for appointment in the University Tenure Line is a major commitment to research and teaching.
• The major criteria for appointment for faculty in the University Medical Line shall be excellence in the overall mix of clinical care, clinical teaching, scholarly activity that advances clinical medicine, and institutional service appropriate to the programmatic need the individual is expected to fulfill.

Faculty line will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

Qualifications
The successful applicant should be on a path to developing an independent program of research focusing on any area of Neurology and Neurosciences. The applicant must demonstrate overall excellence in the tripartite mission including clinical care and teaching while maintaining a primary focus on research. Research may be basic science, translational, or clinical. Candidates must be trained in Neurology and eligible to practice medicine in the state of California.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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. Stanford also welcomes applications from others who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.

The Neurology Department, School of Medicine, and Stanford University value faculty who will help foster an inclusive academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with a wide range of backgrounds, identities, and outlooks. Candidates may choose to include as part of their research and teaching statements a brief discussion about how their work and experience will further these ideals. Additional information about Stanford's IDEAL initiative may be found here: https://ideal.stanford.edu/about-ideal.

Application Instructions
Interested candidates should submit a CV, 2-page statement describing research, teaching, and clinical activities and interests, and the names of three references (including: name, title/rank, institution, and email address). 

Applicants must apply directly to Stanford Faculty Positions University School of Medicine’s Faculty Search and Applicant Tracking (FSAT) website at the following link: http://Facultypositions.stanford.edu/cw/en-us/job/494808. Please note that we do not accept applications via email.

For general questions regarding this position, please direct inquiries via email to Dr. Michael D Greicius, Search Committee Chair, c/o Neurology Faculty Affairs neurofacultysearch@stanford.edu.

To expedite response to your question, please include your name and “[Clinician Scientist Faculty Search]” in your email subject line. Please be advised, it is not permissible to accept applications via email. Candidates must apply using the Stanford Faculty Position link above.

Further information about Stanford’s Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences can be found at https://med.stanford.edu/neurology.html.

Salary Range
The expected base pay range for this position is $235,000 - $253,000.

This pay range reflects base pay, which is based on faculty rank and years in rank. It does not include all components of the School of Medicine’s faculty compensation program or pay from participation in departmental incentive compensation programs. For more information about compensation and our wide-range of benefits, including housing assistance, please contact the hiring department.

Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Life Science Research Professional

Does the brain fascinate you? Do you want to fight Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Epilepsy, and stroke? Are you a team player with precise hands-on lab skills? The Jin Hyung Lee Lab at Stanford University is seeking a Life Science Research Professional 1 (2 Year Fixed Term) to support rodent neuroscience research projects using cutting edge laboratory techniques. Main duties will include assisting with mouse MRI imaging, optogenetic virus injections, mouse brain histology, mouse colony management and genotyping, and data analysis (e.g. electrophysiology spike sorting).

Our current lab website is https://llab.stanford.edu (will be updated soon) and our LinkedIn page is https://www.linkedin.com/company/lee-lab-at-stanford.

The Department of Neurology & Neurological Sciences at Stanford University seeks a 2-year fixed term full-time Life Science Research Professional (LSRP) to work in a laboratory whose primary focus is on developing innovative biomarkers to enhance our understanding of aging and critical neurological disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease.

The LSRP will be primarily responsible for biomarker analysis, including maintaining patient-derived blood and CSF sample inventories, operating a suite of state-of-the-art biomarker analysis equipment, developing new assays and protocols and maintaining meticulous records. Candidate should also be competent in data analysis and data representation methods using various packages in R. 

The LSRP will independently run experiments after consultation with a supervisor, troubleshoot experiments and help modify existing techniques and procedures. The LSRP will attend weekly lab meetings and participate in team data presentation. The LSRP will also be responsible for maintaining detailed experimental records and will provide technical support and training to other laboratory personnel.

Life Science Research Professional

The Wyss-Coray Lab at Stanford University is seeking a Life Science Research Professional 1 to perform basic functions and activities involved in defined research projects, and independently conduct and analyze experiments.

http://web.stanford.edu//group/twclab/cgi-bin/index.html

Clinical Research Coordinator Associate

The Clinical Research Coordinator Associate is responsible for the overall implementation of an assigned set of research protocols assuring efficiency and regulatory compliance. These studies will be conducted at the Stanford Hospital and Clinics.  The CRCA will work as part of a clinical trials research team and report to the Clinical Research Manager and various Principal Investigators conducting clinical research within the Neurocritical Care Division. Responsibilities include recruit, screen, assist in the informed consent process and enroll subjects in accordance with good clinical practice guidelines; collect, record and maintain complete data files using good clinical practice in accordance with HIPAA regulations. He/she participates in data retrieval, reporting, and preparation of files and Case Report Forms for the various studies.  The successful candidate will interact with subjects by scheduling diagnostic and research evaluation visits, perform study related assessments including neuropsychological testing, collection and processing of blood samples.  Maintain drug accountability, adequate study supplies and equipment. The coordinator will oversee subject compliance to the study protocol, obtain information from the study subject regarding any changes in their medications or adverse events and promptly report the findings to physicians for documentation in the subject’s medical record. Report all serious adverse events promptly to investigators, sponsors and the IRB. Protect the rights, safety and well-being of human subjects involved in the clinical trials.

Clinical Research Coordinator Associate

The Clinical Research Coordinator Associate is responsible for the overall implementation of an assigned set of research protocols assuring efficiency and regulatory compliance. These studies will be conducted at the Stanford Hospital and Clinics.  The CRCA will work as part of a clinical trials research team and report to the Clinical Research Manager and various Principal Investigators conducting clinical research within the Stanford Stroke Center.  Responsibilities include recruit, screen, assist in the informed consent process and enroll subjects in accordance with good clinical practice guidelines; collect, record and maintain complete data files using good clinical practice in accordance with HIPAA regulations. He/she participates in data retrieval, reporting, and preparation of files and Case Report Forms for the various studies.  The successful candidate will interact with subjects by scheduling diagnostic and research evaluation visits, perform study related assessments including neuropsychological testing, collection and processing of blood samples.  Maintain drug accountability, adequate study supplies and equipment. The coordinator will oversee subject compliance to the study protocol, obtain information from the study subject regarding any changes in their medications or adverse events and promptly report the findings to physicians for documentation in the subject’s medical record. Report all serious adverse events promptly to investigators, sponsors and the IRB. Protect the rights, safety and well-being of human subjects involved in the clinical trials

Accountant 3 (Hybrid)

The Department of Neurology is seeking applicants for the position of Accountant 3 to join our post-award research administration team. Neurology has been a center of excellence for more than four decades and supports one of the top research programs in the U.S. with over 200 faculty serving as leaders in the neurological sciences.

We are actively seeking a highly motivated Accountant 3 to manage research funding for Principal Investigators with complex grant awards. This person will perform a wide range of accounting functions including designing and performing ad hoc analyses, developing and maintaining complex data models, analyzing large data sets, and reconciling complex accounts. Our departments have seen dramatic growth in federal and nonprofit grants and gifts, including the addition of several externally-funded research initiatives that span multiple departments, laboratories, institutions, and compliance offices. We are seeking a candidate with a passion for supporting research, the ability to multi-task, to be extremely detail-oriented, self-motivated, and a team player. This person must also have excellent communication skills that allow high level interactions with a diverse academic and medical community.

Duties include:

• Perform complex and detailed reconciliations, closure processes, research and critical analyses. Identify, prioritize, and resolve complex financial issues which may span multiple areas; identify underlying issues; recognize exceptions; recommend solutions.
• Research possible solutions and make recommendations to department leadership based on audit / report reviews and identified accounting issues; advise leadership regarding business activities; provide cost analyses; plan studies; and determine business activity costs.
• Research, and synthesize data; interpolate results from large amounts of data, identify trends in data, draw conclusions, develop solutions, present and implement recommendations, and create follow up analysis.
• Develop complex financial data and metrics, reports for a variety of internal and external audiences.
• Develop, design, or modify solutions for major segments of a program or accounting system; develop, recommend, implement and document new or revised policies and procedures.
• Review, design, and implement appropriate internal control programs, research new regulations, and implement approved changes.
• Manage compliance program for area of responsibility, interpret internal policy and external regulations, and create and/or review complex compliance reports.
• Lead and execute unit or cross functional projects and teams, make decisions regarding projects and programs affecting operational effectiveness, policies, or processes.
• Lead and support unit and organization strategy and change management initiatives. Analyze existing systems and processes; identify greater efficiencies and improved internal controls opportunities; incorporate new regulations; recommend solutions that may require policy changes or new processes.
• Develop, recommend and implement new or revised policies and procedures for better controls and efficiencies. Participate in critical analysis of existing systems and processes, identifying and implementing process improvement opportunities.
• May act as a lead, train, coach, and review the work of other staff, as needed. Contribute primarily through applying individual expertise.

* - Other duties may also be assigned.

Search Administrator (FAA2-Hybrid)

The Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine is seeking to fill one (1) full-time, exempt Faculty Affairs Administrator 2 (FAA2) position. This is a hybrid role (on-site and off-site) and structured according to operational needs. 

In this Faculty Affairs position, the successful applicant will collaborate with multiple stakeholders, taking on diverse responsibilities with minimal supervision. One of the core tasks includes overseeing all departmental searches (averaging around 10 per year, subject to change) and the recruitment of both clinical and professoriate faculty. In addition, the successful candidate will continuously provide expert guidance to faculty members on administrative aspects and employment-related activities. This person will also process appointments, reappointments, promotions, faculty leaves, and other academic affairs actions for both faculty and academic staff. The role also encompasses policy development, implementation, and disciplinary actions, including liaising with the School of Medicine Office of Academic Affairs.

Our ideal candidate is highly organized and detailed-oriented, who is resourceful and adaptable. The ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and demonstrate strong business judgement is vital. Strong written communication skills and professionalism are expected. The ideal candidate should display a “can-do” attitude, be focused on continuous process improvement, and be equipped with extraordinary communication skills for interacting with our diverse team.

The Department has been a center of excellence for more than four decades and includes over 140 School of Medicine faculty members with primary academic appointments in the Department at our four outstanding teaching hospitals and health care systems.  

Pre-Award Research Administrator (Research Administrator 2/Two Year Fixed Term)

he Stanford Department of Neurology has been a center of excellence for more than four decades and supports one of the top research programs in the U.S. with over 200 faculty serving as leaders in the neurological sciences. The Stanford Department of Neurosurgery is consistently ranked among the best centers for neurosurgery in the nation with 60 faculty advancing the field in basic, translational, and clinical research.

The Departments of Neurology and Neurosurgery at Stanford University are seeking a highly motivated Research Administrator 2 (RA2) to support our faculty Principal Investigators (PIs) as they seek external research funding. This position is focused on pre-award administration and this person will play a critical role in advancing the departments’ research enterprise. This person will manage the preparation of complex research proposals, including grants, contracts, program projects, and cooperative agreements involving multiple PIs, multiple subaward sites, and varied cross-school initiatives. The RA2 will have a passion for supporting research, thrive on complexity, possess exceptional attention to detail, be adept in multitasking, and bring a resourceful and collaborative approach to the work. This person will also have excellent communication skills in order to advocate for PIs within Stanford’s diverse academic and medical community.

This is a 2-year fixed term position with the potential to extend.

Duties include*:

• Provide direction to faculty, postdocs and department administrators in the preparation of the administrative components of proposals within parameters of sponsored and non-sponsored research guidelines.
• Oversee and communicate submission process, both paper and electronic; review documents for completeness and compliance.
• Understanding of applicable federal regulations, sponsor requirements, and University policies such as OMB A-21, OMB A- 110, Cost Accounting Standards.
• Develop, prepare, and finalize project budgets, and provide budget justification.
• Serve as liaison and active partner between principal investigators, Office of Sponsored Research, Research Management Group research groups, and other departments.
• Participate in contract closeout process; help PI with final reports and certificates. Work in partnership with the Research Management Group on final submission. 
• Understand, apply, and advise on university and government policies for projects.
• Serve as a resource on subject area and overall technical resource to principal investigator and other university staff.
• Participate in and contribute to process improvements. 
• May participate as a mentor and provide cross-training as needed.

* - Other duties may also be assigned

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Complex proposal preparation experience in an academic environment
• Experience working with NIH, DoD, other non-profit sponsors, for-profit sponsors in research administration
• Experience managing multiple projects and timelines in a dynamic research setting
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Willingness to learn
• Extreme attention to detail
• Self-starter

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

Bachelor's degree and three years of job related experience, or combination of education and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

• Basic knowledge of governmental regulations.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and communicate policies and procedures.
• Excellent oral, written, and communication skills.
• Excellent analytical skills; demonstrated proficiency in Excel and web-based tools.
• Strong accounting skills; knowledge of accounting principles.
• Ability to complete Cardinal Curriculum I and II within first year in role.
• Knowledge of procurement needs, including sole-sourcing, cost analyses, vendor requirements, and small business reporting.
• Knowledge of property management requirements related to Stanford or non-Stanford title of equipment and fabrications.
• Competency in project management.
• Extreme attention to detail.
• Ability to work well independently, but also to seek or offer assistance when needed.
• Ability to review a proposal or manage a project with understanding of the overall scope and goal of each sponsored project.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:

• Cardinal Curriculum I and II must be completed to remain in this position.
• Certified Accountant or Auditor or similar credential desired.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Frequently sit, grasp lightly, use fine manipulation and perform desk-based computer tasks, lift, carry, push and pull objects weighing up to ten pounds.
• Occasionally stand, walk, grasp forcefully, use a telephone, write by hand and sort and file paperwork or parts.
• Rarely lift, carry, push and pull objects weighing 11-20 pounds.

   - 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.

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.

This role is open to candidates anywhere in the United States. Stanford University has five Regional Pay Structures. The compensation for this position will be based on the location of the successful candidate. 

The expected pay range for this position is $85,000.00 to $108,000.00 (within 10 Bay Area Counties) or $68,000.00 to $91,000.00 per annum (all other regions).

This role is open to candidates anywhere in the United States. Stanford University has five Regional Pay Structures. The compensation for this position will be based on the location of the successful candidate. 

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.

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 at stanfordelr@stanford.edu. For all other inquiries, please submit 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.