Research Data Analyst 1

Stanford University is seeking a Research Data Analyst 1 to manage and analyze large amounts of information in the Sheltzer Lab. The role involves analyzing genomic aberrations in cancer and collaborating with scientists on high-throughput experimental results.

What you'll do:

• Collect, manage and clean datasets
• Employ new and existing tools to interpret, analyze, and visualize multivariate relationships in data
• Create databases and reports, develop algorithms and statistical models, and perform statistical analyses appropriate to data and reporting requirements
• Use system reports and analyses to identify potentially problematic data, make corrections, and determine root cause for data problems from input errors or inadequate field edits, and suggest possible solutions
• Develop reports, charts, graphs and tables for use by investigators and for publication and presentation
• Analyze data processes in documentation
• Collaborate with faculty and research staff on data collection and analysis methods
• Provide documentation based on audit and reporting criteria to investigators and research staff
• Communicate with government officials, grant agencies and industry representatives
• Other duties may also be assigned

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree or a combination of education and relevant experience
• Experience in a quantitative discipline such as economics, finance, statistics or engineering
• Substantial experience with MS Office and analytical programs
• Strong writing and analytical skills
• Ability to prioritize workload
• Proficiency in Python, R, Linux, and command line tools
• A strong background in genomics, including WGS, RNA-Seq, and single-cell approaches
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to effectively generate data visualizations suitable for presentation and publication

Benefits:

• Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position.
• 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.