Student Research Specialist III _Non-FWS

The George Washington University; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 10,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

The George Washington University’s I-CHARM Lab in the DC area seeks a Student Research Specialist (Data Analyst) to support data cleaning, analysis, and reporting across diverse projects.

You will contribute to the MySHARE+ study, manage quantitative data, generate tables and figures, and assist with manuscripts and presentations for dissemination.

Compensation is $20/hour, up to 10 hours per week, and the position starts in August 2026.

Qualifications

• MS/ MPH (or related); doctoral student preferred.
• 2+ years managing public health or community research.
• CBPR and underserved populations experience.
• Public health datasets and reproducible research practices.

Responsibilities

• Support data cleaning, analysis, and reporting for multiple projects.
• Prepare descriptive and statistical results for reports and presentations.
• Summarize findings and assist with manuscripts and proposals.
• Coordinate with team; manage timelines and milestones.
• Perform data management and ensure reproducible research practices.

Skills

Data cleaning

Descriptive statistics

Statistical analysis

Multitasking

Communication

Education

MS/ MPH (or related); doctoral student preferred

Tools

REDCap

Excel

SPSS

R

SAS

STATA

Job description

Student Research Specialist III _Non-FWS

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

• Strong attention to detail.
• Master’s degree in Public Health or related discipline (e.g., psychology, sociology, anthropology, education, statistics).
• Enrolled in a doctoral program (preferably Public Health, Statistics, Epidemiology)
• 2+ years of project management experience in academic, public health, clinical, or community research settings.
• Demonstrated understanding of CBPR principles and experience working with diverse and underserved populations.
• Evidence of research potential (peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, applied research experience).
• Strong quantitative, computational, and data management skills, including proficiency in REDCap, Excel, SPSS (data entry and analysis), and statistical software such as R, SAS, STATA, or comparable analytical tools.
• Experience working in clinical, community, or laboratory environments.
• Supervisory experience overseeing diverse professional and student teams.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of research methodology, IRB procedures, and grant-funded project processes.
• Ability to travel locally and to attend evening/weekend community events as needed.
• Experience in conducting community-based research, particularly in health disparities, cancer prevention, chronic disease, health communication, and/or information technology.
• Experience working with medically underserved populations and collaborating with Community Advisory Boards.
• Proficiency with public health datasets (e.g., HINTS, BRFSS, PATH).
• Familiarity with public data repositories (e.g., GitHub) and best practices for reproducible research.
• Experience developing social media strategies and community-focused communications.Strong attention to detail.
• Master’s degree in Public Health or related discipline (e.g., psychology, sociology, anthropology, education, statistics).
• Enrolled in a doctoral program (preferably Public Health, Statistics, Epidemiology)
• 2+ years of project management experience in academic, public health, clinical, or community research settings.
• Demonstrated understanding of CBPR principles and experience working with diverse and underserved populations.
• Evidence of research potential (peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, applied research experience).
• Strong quantitative, computational, and data management skills, including proficiency in REDCap, Excel, SPSS (data entry and analysis), and statistical software such as R, SAS, STATA, or comparable analytical tools.
• Experience working in clinical, community, or laboratory environments.
• Supervisory experience overseeing diverse professional and student teams.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of research methodology, IRB procedures, and grant-funded project processes.
• Ability to travel locally and to attend evening/weekend community events as needed.
• Experience in conducting community-based research, particularly in health disparities, cancer prevention, chronic disease, health communication, and/or information technology.
• Experience working with medically underserved populations and collaborating with Community Advisory Boards.
• Proficiency with public health datasets (e.g., HINTS, BRFSS, PATH).
• Familiarity with public data repositories (e.g., GitHub) and best practices for reproducible research.
• Experience developing social media strategies and community-focused communications.

Position Information

Fill out your application carefully and completely, including attaching the correct documents as requested. You will NOT be able to withdraw and reapply if you make a mistake.

Positions may close unexpectedly if they reach a high number of applicants. It is in your best interest to apply promptly to any positions that interest you.

If this position title includes the label On-Campus FWS or Off-Campus FWS, it is for students with a Federal Work Study (FWS) award for the current school year ONLY. Applicants to these positions will be required to verify this by attaching their FWS Program Student Statement as a required document. Do not apply unless you meet this criterion.

Position Title

Position Title Student Research Specialist III _Non-FWS

Level of Support

Level of Support Student Support III

Position Type

Position Type Non-FWS

Number of Openings

Number of Openings 2

Work Hours

Work Hours During Standard Business Hours (M-F 8am-5pm), After Standard Business Hours (M-F after 5pm), Weekends (Saturday-Sunday)

Wage Per Hour

Wage Per Hour 20

Division/School

Division/School School of Nursing

Department Name

Department Name 109201 SCHOOL OF NURSING RESEARCH

Department Bio

Position Specific Summary

The Innovations in Community Health Advocacy, Research, and Messaging (I- CHARM ) Lab seeks a Student Research Specialist (Data Analyst) to support data cleaning, analysis (descriptive and statistical), and reporting of quantitative and qualitative data across various research projects.

The I- CHARM Lab, led by Dr. Daisy Le (Ph.D., MPH /MA) and locally based in the DC area at George Washington University, focuses on improving health behaviors and outcomes in underserved and vulnerable populations and has partnered with both government and community-based organizations to serve the Washington-Baltimore Metropolitan ( WBMA ) community.

This position will primarily support a K01 project to conduct formative research and pilot test the provider-level and patient-level components of the My Self-Sampling for HPV Awareness, Results, and Empowerment (MySHARE+) intervention. MySHARE+ aims to harness the power of technology and apply a multilevel approach to promote the adoption of cervical cancer screening among under/never-screened women living with HIV , a vulnerable population.

The Student Research Specialist (Data Analyst) will work with a small research team and support data management and quantitative analysis for baseline and follow-up surveys across various projects.

Compensation for this hourly student position will be $20/hour for up to 10 hours/week. This position will begin in August 2026.
[ ADDT DETAILS ] The student will contribute to the design and implementation of quantitative research projects, analyze collected data, summarize conclusions, develop reports, prepare presentations of relevant findings and conclusions, and recommend appropriate actions. The student will also act in a lead role in the summarization and preparation of manuscripts, presentations, and proposals by providing and presenting statistical information in the forms of tables, charts, or graphs. The student will also review the work of support staff and determine how analysis will be presented.

Standard Position Description

The student will perform administrative and research tasks under general supervision by a faculty member or research coordinator. Tasks may include: contribute to peer reviewed research and write research memos of findings, assist with presentations, supervision and training of other student staff, write and run statistical programs to analysis data. Special projects or other duties may be assigned related to specific departmental/faculty needs.

Professional Outcomes

Professional Outcomes Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, Leadership, Professionalism, Inclusion, Technology and Data, Career Development

Required Qualifications

Previous skills, training, or experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong attention to detail. MS/ MPH (or related); doctoral student preferred. 2+ years managing public health/community research. CBPR and underserved populations. Publications/presentations. REDCap, Excel, SPSS , R/ SAS / STATA . IRB /grants. Strong communication. Community engagement; evenings/weekends as needed.

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 07/22/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 11/30/2026

Campus Location

Work Type Designation

Work Type Designation In-Person

Special Instructions Summary

• Strong attention to detail.
• Master’s degree in Public Health or related discipline (e.g., psychology, sociology, anthropology, education, statistics).
• Enrolled in a doctoral program (preferably Public Health, Statistics, Epidemiology)
• 2+ years of project management experience in academic, public health, clinical, or community research settings.
• Demonstrated understanding of CBPR principles and experience working with diverse and underserved populations.
• Evidence of research potential (peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, applied research experience).
• Strong quantitative, computational, and data management skills, including proficiency in REDCap, Excel, SPSS (data entry and analysis), and statistical software such as R, SAS , STATA , or comparable analytical tools.
• Experience working in clinical, community, or laboratory environments.
• Supervisory experience overseeing diverse professional and student teams.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of research methodology, IRB procedures, and grant-funded project processes.
• Ability to travel locally and to attend evening/weekend community events as needed.
• Experience in conducting community-based research, particularly in health disparities, cancer prevention, chronic disease, health communication, and/or information technology.
• Experience working with medically underserved populations and collaborating with Community Advisory Boards.
• Proficiency with public health datasets (e.g., HINTS , BRFSS , PATH ).
• Familiarity with public data repositories (e.g., GitHub) and best practices for reproducible research.
• Experience developing social media strategies and community-focused communications.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Master’s degree in Public Health or related discipline