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Data Analyst 1 (1 Year Fixed Term)

School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United States

Information Analytics

Post Date May 16, 2024

Requisition # 103276

The Department of Radiology at Stanford University is dedicated to excellence in clinical care, research, education, and administration. The people and programs comprising Stanford Radiology are world-renowned. Stanford Radiology’s core strength lies in its people: faculty, who are highly regarded for their deep subspecialty expertise, dedication to patient care, and responsiveness to referring providers; multidisciplinary researchers who continue to push the boundaries of innovation in physics and engineering to develop cutting-edge methods for enhanced anatomic and functional imaging; staff who are dedicated and engaged in moving the mission of the department, school, and university forward.

The Section of Neuroradiology is seeking a full-time data analyst 1 in the Zaharchuk lab which focuses on developing novel Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) techniques to better understand human brain functions, delineate brain structures, and diagnose brain diseases. The data analyst will be involved in defined research projects and will be responsible for independently conducting and analyzing experiments related to neuroimaging technology to neurosciences problems, and independently carrying out analysis to completion. The data analyst is expected to interpret and analyze the results and suggest modifications to procedures as appropriate.

Duties include*:

• Identify and select usable data from subtle and complex data patterns. Assess and produce relevant, standard, or custom information (reports, charts, graphs and tables) from structured data sources by querying data repositories and generating the associated information.

• Design methods to validate data to ensure high quality product. Explore creative approach to using data based on technical expertise of available data. Distribute reports to applicable agencies, researchers, management and other internal end-users and provide interpretation of data when needed.

• Develop and produce dashboards, key performance indicators, and other recognized metrics used to monitor and report organizational performance. Collect and analyze metric data.

• Collect, manage and clean datasets using an extraction and reporting programming language to ensure data integrity.

• Research and reconcile data discrepancies occurring among various information systems and reports.

• Collaborate with data managers to define and implement data standards and common data elements for data collection.

• Identify new sources of data and methods to improve data collection, analysis and reporting.

• May test prototype software and participate in approval and release process for new software.

* - Other duties may also be assigned.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Image interpretation and manipulation using OSIRIX on Macintosh.

• Ability to use image processing softwares, including Matlab, ImageJ, FSL, SPM, ITKsnap.

• Ability to develop Linux-based scripts, program in Python, use of GitHub.

• Experience with medical imaging datasets.

• Experience with basic statistics for health sciences.

• Experience with AI software frameworks, including TensorFlow, pyTorch, and Keras.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

Bachelor's degree or a combination of education and relevant experience. Experience in a quantitative discipline such as economics, finance, statistics or engineering.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

• Basic knowledge and demonstrated experience using and applying analytical software, database management system software, database reporting software, database user interface and query software, and data mining software.

• Ability to collect data using a variety of methods, such as data mining and hardcopy or electronic documentation study, to improve or expand databases.

• Strong listening, verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple activities in a deadline-oriented environment; highly organized, flexible and rigorous attention to detail.

• Ability to use logic to calculate data; efficiently construct a database or scrutinize the form of a question.

• Ability to work with data of varying levels of quality and validity.

• Demonstrated ability to produce data in a clear and understandable manner meeting user requirements.

• Ability to work effectively with multiple internal and external customers.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.

• Frequently sit, sort, file paperwork or parts, grasp lightly, and use fine manipulation, lift, carry, push and pull objects that weigh 10 pounds or less.

• Occasionally write by hand, twist, bend, stoop and squat.

• Rarely stand, walk, reach or work above shoulders and use a telephone.

* - 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 work extended hours during peak business cycles.

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.

The expected pay range for this position is $75,000.00 to $97,000.00 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 (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.

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.

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.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time

• Job Code: 4744

• Employee Status: Fixed-Term

• Grade: G

• Requisition ID: 103276

• Work Arrangement : On Site