Research Associate

The George Washington University; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A Research Associate position is available in the Department of Global Health, focusing on adolescents in low- and middle-income countries. The role involves managing research activities, analyzing data, and preparing reports for international studies. Candidates should hold a Master's degree and have relevant experience.

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits

Comprehensive benefit package

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a related discipline.
• Degree must be conferred by the start date.

Responsibilities

• Support endline data collection, data cleaning, and analysis.
• Prepare technical reports and manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications.

Skills

Project Coordination

Organizational Skills

Communication

Data Analysis

Education

Master's degree in public health

Master's degree in epidemiology

Tools

Stata

R

Job description

Posting Details

I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Job Description Summary

A Research Associate position, focused on adolescents, is available in the Department of Global Health with Dr. Sarah Baird’s research group. The research group focuses on all aspects of life as an adolescent in low- and middle-income countries, with a focus on both quantitative and qualitative research.

This Research Associate will carry out research activities for an international study funded by FCDO and led by ODI , to support data collection and data analysis across mixed methods cohorts in Bangladesh, Ethiopia and Jordan.

Using a certain degree of creativity and latitude, the core responsibilities of this position include managing research activities, analyzing data, and interpreting results. This person in this role must be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field of global health and must be able to work with an extensive team of colleagues across the globe.

Specific Responsibilities Will Include

• Support endline data collection, data cleaning, and analysis
• Attend regular GAGE quantitative hub meetings.
• Develop quantitative tables for endline reports
• Run data analyses for endline reports
• Prepare technical reports and manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications.
  
  

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. The Research Associate will be supervised day-to-day by the Principal Investigator (Dr. Sarah Baird). The initial appointment is for one year, with opportunity for an extension after successful completion of the one year.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualified candidates will hold a master’s degree and 1 year of experience in a related discipline. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, or related field.
• Excellent project coordination and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis using Stata or R.
• Experience living or working outside the US and/or working with international partners.
• Commitment to working in multidisciplinary teams, developing and maintaining positive relationships with co-workers and international collaborators.
  
  

Hiring Range $43,888.00 - $64,601.04

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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 https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.

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 1

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Hours Per Week: 40

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm; as needed

Will this job require the employee to work on site? No

Employee Onsite Status Full-Time Remote

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.
• This position is a grant funded position. Continuation of the position is contingent on grant funding.
  
  

Internal Applicants Only? No

Posting Number: R002290

Job Open Date: 05/13/2025

Job Close Date

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 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.