Senior Research Associate

George Washington University, United States

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Washington, PENNSYLVANIA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION


Job Description Summary:
The Milken Institute School of Public Health advances population health, wellbeing, and social justice locally, nationally, and globally by: Applying public health knowledge to enhance policy, practice, and management; Conducting rigorous, basic, applied, and translational research; and Educating the next generation of public health leaders, policy makers, practitioners, scientists, advocates, and managers.
The Department of Epidemiology at the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health (GWSPH) is seeking a Senior Research Associate. This experienced researcher carries out research/development activities by using quantitative and qualitative methods to collect, analyze and report data activities. Using a wide degree of creativity and latitude, the core responsibilities of this position are to make detailed observations, analyze data, and interpret results, with limited guidance from the Principal Investigator. This position compiles results and prepares technical reports and documentation of outcomes. This role is familiar with a variety of field concepts, practices, and procedures, and can perform a variety of research tasks. This position typically reports to a project supervisor or project manager, and may provide guidance to lower level staff.
The duties of a Senior Research Associate include:
  • Collaborate with research staff at the DC Cohort sites to field technical and non-technical issues and facilitate resolutions.
  • Assist with new data linkages and DC Cohort sub studies.
  • Train research staff at DC Cohort sites and certify data entry and procedural compliance
  • Participate in study data quality activities, including responses to data checks performed by research staff at DC Cohort sites.
  • Perform ad hoc analyses of DC Cohort data.
  • Perform data cuts for DC Cohort projects.
  • Assist with literature reviews and write/edit Cohort manuscripts.
  • Leads regulatory tasks for the DC Cohort study, including all IRB correspondence and applications.
  • Leads meetings as follows: weekly meeting with the GW Biostatistics Center (GW BSC); bi-weekly meeting with the GW IRB; monthly Research Assistant (RA) meetings.
  • Oversees the coordination of presentation materials for the study’s quarterly Executive Committee meeting.
  • Provides administrative support to the study’s Community Advisory Board (CAB)
  • Leads the drafting and preparation of the twice-a-year patient newsletter that gets distributed to each of the study sites.
  • Supervises undergraduate or graduate students working on special projects for the DC Cohort
  • Completes bi-annual data audits and yearly regulatory/ compliance checks for DC Cohort sites.


Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will hold a master’s degree in a related discipline and 3 years of direct experience in the field. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience analyzing HIV data
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Familiarity with SAS
Typical Hiring Range Commensurate with Experience.

II. POSITION INFORMATION


Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department: Milken Institute School of Public Health (SPH)
Family Research and Labs
Sub-Family Field Research
Stream Individual Contributor
Level Level 2
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full time -> FTE 1.00
Hours Per Week: 40
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm
Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes
Employee Onsite Status Hybrid
Telework: Yes
Required Background Check Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
Internal Applicants Only? No
Posting Number: R002119
Job Open Date: 02/08/2024
Job Close Date:
If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:
Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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