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Research Specialist IV, Department of Medicine - Georgetown University Medical Center
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Position Number: 5560766
Location: Washington, DC
Position Type: Human Resources

Research Specialist IV, Department of Medicine - Georgetown University Medical Center

Located in a historic neighborhood in the nation's capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.C., and a commitment to social justice. Our community is a tight knit group of remarkable individuals interested in intellectual inquiry and making a difference in the world.

Requirements

The School of Medicine is heir to the long and rich Catholic and Jesuit tradition of caring for the sick. From its inception, Georgetown has been committed to the pursuit of knowledge in service of the community. The Georgetown medical experience is centered in "cura personalis" - care for the psychological, spiritual, social as well as physical well being of the person. It lays the groundwork for the intellectual and ethical formation of physician healers committed to the clinically competent care of and the well being of their patients and dedicated to the health needs of the underserved in our society.

The Research Specialist IV works in the Department of Medicine, Infectious Diseases Division at the University, providing data analysis and manuscript preparation services to MACS/WIHS Combined Cohort Study (MWCCS), funded by the NIH. The MWCCS is a collaborative research effort that aims to understand and reduce the impact of chronic health conditions-including heart, lung, blood, and sleep (HLBS) disorders-that affect people living with HIV. The study is designed to investigate a spectrum of questions relating to the basic science, clinical science, and epidemiology of HIV infection in the U.S., with a focus on comorbidities among men and women living with HIV. Focusing on publishing papers based on results from the MWCCS research study, additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Collaborate with biomedical researchers in designing studies, analyzing data, and publishing results from research projects.
Possess advanced ability to manipulate, compute, and critically analyze data.
Perform at the highest level of professional competence and behavior, possesses broad and intensive specific knowledge and skills in data analysis.
Collaborate with senior research faculty and staff on complex research projects, and may lead a team of researchers on specific topics.
Serve on writing teams and design statistical analyses, reporting generation procedures for specific research studies.
Write statistical methods and results sections of reports and publications.

Work Interactions

This position interacts with internal and external investigators to develop research protocols, analytical plans, and writing papers. Also interacts with the research staff, study leadership locally, and nationally.

Requirements and Qualifications

MD or PHD degree in Epidemiology, or Biostatistics
Experience of publishing papers
5-6 years of experience in data analysis using statistical packages
Ability to work independently and in the team
Extensive experience with SAS. Experience in publishing in the HIV field preferred

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position's mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University's mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Pay Range:

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:
$54,616.00 - $100,493.33

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University's business needs and external factors.

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EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.

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