Senior Research Scientist; ACTG

Senior Research Scientist (ACTG)

School:
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Department/Area:
Center for Biostatistics in AIDS Research (CBAR)

Location:

Boston, Massachusetts

The Department of Biostatistics at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston, Massachusetts has an immediate opening in the Center for Biostatistics in AIDS Research (CBAR) for a PhD‑level Senior Research Scientist statistician to work in the ACTG (Advancing Clinical Therapeutics Globally for HIV / AIDS and Other Infections) network.

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 comorbidities, particularly end organ diseases, tuberculosis, viral hepatitis, and emergent infections. A successful candidate will join over 60 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.

• Design, conduct, monitor, and analyze clinical trials and observational studies in the ACTG network.
• Lead statistical work on studies, including mentoring and supervising other staff.
• Develop a self‑initiated research agenda related to HIV and infectious diseases research projects.
• Participate in the design, reporting, and dissemination of study results.
• Collaborate across interdisciplinary teams to achieve network objectives.

• Doctoral degree in biostatistics or related field.
• At least seven years of clinical trials or related applied experience beyond the doctorate and a publication record beyond thesis papers.
• Ability to conduct collaborative and methodological research and work independently in the design, conduct, monitoring, and analysis of clinical trials and observational studies.
• Strong quantitative and communication skills.
• Strong interest in assuming a leadership role.

• Demonstrated leadership skills and experience supervising, mentoring, or training research staff.
• Regular publication in refereed journals as senior author or contributor of major ideas or innovations, with identifiable independence from senior scientific mentors.
• Active participation in scientific societies, committees, and review groups at the national level.

• Experience with SAS and multi‑center clinical trials.
• Established interests in infectious diseases, particularly HIV or tuberculosis, or implementation science.

When applying, please submit your CV, cover letter, unofficial copy of PhD transcript, and email contact information for three professional references.

Hiring Manager: CBAR
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Email: cbar.recruitingvard.edu

$160,000 – $190,000

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