Senior Research Associate, Data Analysis

Overview

The Milken Institute School of Public Health (SPH) at George Washington University, located in Washington, D.C., is a top-ranked public health program. A Senior Research Associate, Data Analysis position is available in the Department of Global Health with Dr. Emily Smith's research group. The focus is on data analysis to support harmonized data collection and analysis for an international, multi-site study funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, tracking maternal and newborn health outcomes during pregnancy and postpartum in Kenya, India, and Pakistan.

Responsibilities include managing complex datasets, analyzing data, and interpreting results. The role requires familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures in epidemiology and global health.

• Analyze longitudinal data with guidance from the PI and in collaboration with team members, including those based at GW and external international collaborators.
• Develop queries to ensure data consistency, completeness, and accuracy.
• Write and run code for site-specific data quality assessment; interpret and present findings in monthly monitoring reports and scientific publications.
• Perform other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties logically related to the position.

The Senior Research Associate will be supervised day-to-day by the PI (Dr. Emily Smith). The initial appointment is for one year, with an opportunity for extension after successful completion of the year.

Qualified candidates will hold a Master's degree in a related discipline and 3 years of direct experience in the field. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.

Posting specifics are as provided by the employer.

• Some doctoral-level coursework in epidemiology and biostatistics
• Demonstrated experience in data analysis (SAS, R, or Stata) preferred
• Experience working with global partners to implement health research projects
• Experience living or working outside the US

$50,741.17 - $80,927.47

How is pay for new employees determined at GW?

Healthcare Benefits: GW offers a comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition assistance, well-being programs, and voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit the GW benefits site.

• 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 2
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
• Hours Per Week: 40
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:30pm; as needed.
• Onsite Work: Yes (Hybrid status)

• Required Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, SSN Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
• Special Instructions to Applicants: Employer will not sponsor for employment visa status. Limited-term appointment of 1 year with potential for extension or becoming permanent.
• Internal Applicants Only? No
• Posting Number: R002352
• Job Open Date: 11/19/2025
• Job Close Date: (not specified)
• 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 any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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