Job Description

I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Job Description Summary:

The Department of Prevention and Community Health in the Milken Institute School of Public Health at George Washington University is recruiting a Senior Research Assistant to play a key role in research related to health equity. This person will work within Dr. Dangerfield’s Prevention Research and Innovations In Sexual Epidemiology (PRIISE) lab and be critical in the execution of several research studies in various phases of development. This lab focuses on HIV/STI prevention with particular emphasis on populations disproportionately affected by health disparities.

The core responsibilities of this position are as follows:

• Assist with data collection, management, and analysis for ongoing research studies.
• Coordinate with study participants, health departments, and community partners.
• Follow up with participants.
• Assist with ensuring compliance with ethical standards and institutional review board (IRB) protocols.
• Support the implementation of study protocols.
• Support literature reviews and support the development of research protocols.
• Help prepare reports, presentations, and manuscripts for publication.

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 BA/BS and 1 year of experience in a related discipline. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

A strong preference for candidates who have previous experience in fieldwork, certifications as a Disease Intervention Specialist (DIS), or public health intervention strategies.

Hiring Range

$17.50 - $24.43

GW Staff Approach to Pay

Healthcare Benefits

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit

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

Service and Support

Level

Level 3

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Part-Time

Hours Per Week:

20

Work Schedule:

M-F 8:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.; hours may vary

Will this job require the employee to work on site?

Yes

Employee Onsite Status

Hybrid

Telework:

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:

R002218

Job Open Date:

10/24/2024

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.

The George Washington University

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Remote job, Work visa,

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