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Research Scientist

George Washington University

United States, D.C., Washington

May 22, 2026

I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Job Description Summary:	The Department of Epidemiology in the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health ( GWSPH) is seeking a Research Scientist (RS) to perform statistical analyses and create reports for an NIH-funded longitudinal cohort study, called the "DC Cohort". This study captures clinical information on over 13,000 persons living with HIV and receiving HIV care or at high risk for HIV in Washington, DC and has been operating since 2009. These activities will be under the overall direction of the DC Cohort PI with day-to-day reporting to the Project Director. Responsibilities Include: Represent GWSPH by attending DC Cohort meetings and conference calls related to analytics Lead the design of analytic projects Lead feasibility analyses of potential Cohort papers Lead analysis of Cohort data Monitor weekly progress of Cohort related concepts and manuscripts Manage code library and databases on Armor Conduct code reviews of completed analyses Communicate and collaborate with the DC Cohort Data and Statistics Coordinating Center, Executive Committee, and DC CFAR investigators Prepare DC Cohort data for submission to external collaborators Provide support in daily management of Cohort data related activities Write/edit Cohort manuscripts, particularly the statistical methods sections of analyses conducted 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.
Minimum Qualifications:	Qualified candidates will hold a Master's degree plus 5 years of experience or a PhD plus 2 years of experience in a related discipline to include at least 2 years of research and/or college level teaching in a field basic to the work to be performed. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:	Excellent verbal and written communication skills Experience analyzing HIV data Experience with statistical techniques such as least squares and logistic regression, survival modeling and longitudinal data analysis. Experience working in SAS
Hiring Range	$70,429.80 - $112,567.30
GW Staff Approach to Pay	How is pay for new employees determined at GW?

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 4
Full-Time/Part-Time:	Full-Time
Hours Per Week:	40
Work Schedule:	Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
Will this job require the employee to work on site?	Yes
Employee Onsite Status	Hybrid
Telework:	Yes
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
Internal Applicants Only?	Yes (University Wide)
Posting Number:	R002409
Job Open Date:	05/21/2026
Job Close Date:	05/26/2026
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.