Research Assistant

Stanford School of Medicine: Pediatric Advocacy Program
Job Description: Bilingual Research Assistant 50%FTE

Position Overview & Basic Function
The Research Assistant (RA) is responsible for working with the Pediatric Advocacy Program staff to assist with their ongoing research project Tips by Text-Toddlers: Using text messaging to support caregivers, and to improve child school readiness. Primary duties include: 1) Recruiting and enrolling all participants at two San Jose clinics, 2) Completing the literacy surveys and parent/child interaction assessments, 3) Assisting with qualitative data collection, and 4) Coordinating with participants and staff for all data entry and analysis. The Pediatric Advocacy Program will train the RA to complete all of the listed duties and ensure they are prepared to fill their role.

The RA will ideally have interest and experience working with underserved populations. The RA must be able to communicate and interact effectively in English and Spanish. This position requires a self-motivated, self-directed, highly productive individual who is able to function both as an independent contributor, leader and team player. The RA will report directly to the Medical Director and the Program Director and be an integral part of the research team.

Qualifications
Required:
• Fluency in English and Spanish
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Superb organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
Desired:
• College degree in related field
• 1-2 years of experience in a health related field
• Knowledge and experience of research methods (data collection, analysis, etc.)
• Experience working with children under the age of 5
• Experience working in a clinical setting

Contact Janine Bruce (Jbishop@stanford.edu) for more information.