Research Associate

The George Washington University; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A Research Associate position is available at a leading university, focusing on adolescents in low- and middle-income countries. The role involves managing research activities, analyzing data, and preparing reports for an international study. Candidates should have a Master's degree and experience in global health research.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

Retirement Savings

Tuition Benefits

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a related discipline.
• Master’s degree must be conferred by the start date.

Responsibilities

• Manage research activities, analyze data, and interpret results.
• Support endline data collection, data cleaning, and analysis.
• Prepare technical reports and manuscripts for publications.

Skills

Project Coordination

Organizational Skills

Communication

Data Analysis

Education

Master’s Degree

Tools

Stata

R

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

- Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status.

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

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
• 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.

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred 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.

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:

Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.

College/School/Department:

College/School/Department: Milken Institute School of Public Health (SPH)

Family

Family Research and Labs

Sub-Family

Sub-Family Field Research

Stream

Level

Level Level 1

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Hours Per Week: 40

Work Schedule:

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

Will this job require the employee to work on site?

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

Employee Onsite Status

Employee Onsite Status Full-Time Remote

Telework:

Required Background Check

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?

Internal Applicants Only? No

Posting Number:

Posting Number: R002290

Job Open Date:

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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you currently employed with The George Washington University?
  • No
  • Yes
• * For current GW employees, have you completed your Introductory Employment Period (IEP)? (As a reminder,employees in their IEP are not eligible to apply for other internal university staff and research positions until the IEP is complete.)
  • Yes, IEP complete
  • No, still in IEP
  • N/a - not a current GW employee
• * What is your salary range expectation?

  (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
Optional Documents

Human Resource
Management & Development



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