Research Associate

George Washington University

United States, D.C., Washington

Mar 06, 2025

I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Job Description Summary:	The Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences and Environmental and Occupational Health is seeking a Research Associate to focus on social and environmental epidemiology. The research group focuses on how the built, natural, and social environments impact life among marginalized populations. The successful Research Associate will be supervised day-to-day by the Principal Investigator(s) and will carry out research activities to support harmonized data collection and analyses across a portfolio of projects focused on the food environment, green space, air pollution, extreme weather events, and health inequities. Responsibilities Include: Carry out day-to-day study coordination with community collaborators. Managing research activities and project logistics. Organize and lead regular team and stakeholder meetings. Draft standard operating procedures and study protocols. Develop statistical analysis codes for data quality assessments and cleaning. Analyzing data and interpreting results. Includes spatial data, survey data, and qualitative data. Prepare technical reports and manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications. 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 and 1 year of experience in a related discipline. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:	Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field of nutrition, environmental health, and epidemiology Excellent project coordination and organizational skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in data analysis using R. Proficiency in qualitative data management software (i.e. Atlas.ti) Proficiency in ArcGIS Commitment to working in multidisciplinary teams, developing and maintaining positive relationships with co-workers and community collaborators.
Hiring Range	$43,888.00 - $64,601.04
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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 1
Full-Time/Part-Time:	Full-Time
Hours Per Week:	40
Work Schedule:	Monday through Friday, 8:30 - 5:00
Will this job require the employee to work on site?	Yes
Employee Onsite Status	Hybrid
Telework:
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. The Limited term of this appointment is 1 year at this time, with the potential to extend the appointment terms or become a permanent position.
Internal Applicants Only?	No
Posting Number:	R002265
Job Open Date:	03/06/2025
Job Close Date:
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/Affirmative Action 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.