Research Associate/Research Scientist (ACTG)

Lensa; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a Research Associate/Research Scientist for its Center for Biostatistics in AIDS Research. The role involves statistical leadership in clinical trials focused on HIV and related infections. Candidates should possess a doctoral degree and relevant experience, contributing to critical health research in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong quantitative and communication skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct collaborative and methodological research.
• Experience with multi-center clinical trials is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, conduct, and analyze clinical trials and observational studies.
• Mentor and supervise staff involved in research projects.
• Develop and lead statistical work on various studies.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Communication skills

Collaborative work

Education

Doctoral degree in biostatistics or related field

Tools

SAS

Job description

Research Associate/Research Scientist (ACTG)

Research Associate/Research Scientist (ACTG)

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Details

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]

Contact Email [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

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