Research Associate/Research Scientist (ACTG)

Harvard University; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a PhD-level Research Associate or Research Scientist to join a prestigious center focused on advancing clinical therapeutics for HIV/AIDS. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead and collaborate on innovative research projects within a large NIH-funded clinical trials network. The successful candidate will work alongside a diverse team of statisticians and epidemiologists, contributing to impactful studies aimed at improving treatment and outcomes for infectious diseases. If you are passionate about biostatistics and eager to take on a leadership role in a collaborative environment, this position is ideal for you.

Qualifications

• PhD-level expertise in biostatistics or related field required.
• Strong background in clinical trials and independent research.

Responsibilities

• Lead statistical work on clinical trials and observational studies.
• Collaborate with teams on design, monitoring, and analysis.

Skills

Statistical expertise

Quantitative skills

Communication skills

Leadership potential

Education

Doctoral degree in biostatistics or related field

Experience in clinical trials

Tools

SAS

Job description

Position

Title
Research Associate/Research Scientist (ACTG)

School
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Department/Area
Center for Biostatistics in AIDS Research (CBAR)

Position Description

The Department of Biostatistics at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has an immediate opening in the Center for Biostatistics in AIDS Research (CBAR) for a PhD-level Research Associate or Research Scientist statistician to work in ACTG: Advancing Clinical Therapeutics Globally for HIV/AIDS and Other Infections. ACTG is a very large NIH-funded collaborative clinical trials network with an international research agenda focused on the treatment and cure of HIV infection and associated co-morbidities, particularly end organ diseases, tuberculosis, viral hepatitis, and emergent infections. The successful candidate will join over 100 statisticians, epidemiologists, and research staff collaborating on the design, monitoring, analysis, and reporting of Phase I through Phase IV clinical trials, diagnostic studies, and observational studies.

Applicants should have the potential to take a leadership role in ACTG and other infectious diseases projects, and the ability to: work as part of collaborative teams in designing, conducting, and reporting results from clinical trials and observational studies; provide the statistical expertise for and lead the statistical work on studies including mentoring and supervising other staff; and develop a self-initiated research agenda related to their HIV and infectious diseases research projects. The position may include statistical methods research for someone with an appropriate background. This position provides an opportunity to be a leader in a new generation of statistician-trialists. This is a term appointment, renewable upon mutual consent. CBAR has a hybrid work environment which includes a combination of on-campus/in person work and remote work.

Basic Qualifications

Doctoral degree in biostatistics or related field. Research Associate position is available for new doctoral graduates. Research Scientist appointment requires at least two years' clinical trials or related applied experience beyond doctorate and publication record beyond thesis papers. Applicants should demonstrate evidence of the ability to conduct collaborative and methodological research and work independently in the design, conduct, monitoring, and analysis of trial and observational studies. Applicants should also demonstrate strong quantitative and communication skills and have interest in assuming a leadership role. Experience with SAS and multi-center clinical trials a plus.

Additional Qualifications

Special Instructions

When applying, please submit your CV, cover letter, unofficial copy of PhD transcript, and email contact information for 3 professional references.

Contact Information

Hiring Manager
CBAR
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
[e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.

Minimum Number of References Required
3

Maximum Number of References Allowed
3