Job Description Summary:
The Department of Epidemiology at the Milken Institute School of Public Health at the George Washington University is seeking a Senior Research Associate to assist the department in conducting an NIH-funded randomized controlled trial with participants in a longitudinal HIV cohort study, the DC Cohort. This study will test the efficacy of a health platform (PositiveLinks) to improve retention in care and viral suppression among a cohort of persons living with HIV and receiving care at 12 clinical sites in Washington, DC. The study will be conducted in partnership with collaborators at the University of Virginia and numerous clinical providers in Washington, DC. The Senior Research Associate will lead the day-to-day management of the study and assist the Principal Investigators with the overall implementation, operation, and management of the study. 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 Investigators. The Senior Research Associate role is familiar with a variety of field concepts, practices, and procedures and can perform a variety of research tasks. This position reports to the PI.
Responsibilities include:
Perform 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:
This job is primarily in a standard office environment but travel to clinics that participate in the DC Cohort study is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Typical Hiring Range Commensurate with Experience.
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 - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
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: R002120
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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