Stanford University
Location
Stanford, CA | United States
Job description
This position can be based at Stanford Hopkins Marine Station campus and open to remote. Interested candidates must include a resume and cover letter to be considered for this position.
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 diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, and to creating solutions that benefit all people, particularly those most affected by environmental damage and climate change.
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The first new department approved as part of SDSS is the Oceans Department. The oceans are earth’s last frontier and are vital for our health and future. The Oceans Department supports the critical activities needed for breakthrough ocean teaching and research and uses inspired research to drive fundamental discovery and impact, including broad interdisciplinary and system-based approaches to addressing global ocean challenges. Our mission and vision is amplified by strong and durable linkages to other existing and emerging units in the new school and across campus.
A critical and major component of Stanford Oceans is Hopkins Marine Station (HMS) located in Monterey Bay in Pacific Grove, California. HMS has over a 130 year-long tradition as a renowned marine biological station with over 15 faculty, 15 staff, and 40 graduate students on site.
The De Leo Lab ( seeks applicants for a 100% FTE Research Professional . The Research Professional will work in a team whose primary focus is to investigate environmental and ecological drivers of schistosomiasis in Africa and in South America. Our projects investigate the viability and cost-effectiveness of a range of control approaches to reduce or eliminate human schistosomiasis by (a) integrating field malacology work with drone and satellite imagery to identify potential transmission hotspot of schistosomiasis and (b) using the available information to develop network epidemiological models and explore intervention strategies in the multi-objective/multi-attribute and in the framework of Optimal Control Theory.
The Research Professional will work closely with the DeLeo lab to a) design and carry out lab experiments and field work in Brazil, Senegal, Cote d’Ivoire, and Madagascar, keep note of the outcomes, interpret the results and run statistical analysis of experimental and literature retrieved data; b) organize project agenda, travel plans, and keep control of deadlines; c) assist in all the phases of the publication and outreach process including writing projects reports, research proposals, drafts for the media, and content for project and lab websites; d) contribute to lab maintenance, student orientation, and supervision.
Field activities include: (i) malacology and environmental sampling and snail dissection; (ii) acquisition of drone imagery; (iii) GIS analyses by using Google Earth Engine, ArcGIS, and other software. (iv) Data analysis, machine learning and deep learning techniques applied.
The applicant for the position should be enthusiastic, organized, capable of solving problems, and capable of communicating their findings effectively.
Your Responsibilities will include:
To be successful in this position, you will need:
Education & Experience:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
In addition, our preferred requirements include:
WORKING CONDITIONS:
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 $69,000 to $106,000 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 ( 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.
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Why Stanford is for You
Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:
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 at [email protected]. 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. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching, and clinical missions.
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