Research Associate, Data Analysis

Job Description Summary A Research Associate position, focused on data analysis, is available in the Department of Global Health with Dr. Emily Smith’s research group. The research group focuses on how nutrition and infection shape healthy birth, growth, and development across the lifecycle. This Research Associate will independently carry out research activities to support high quality, harmonized data collection and analysis on an international, multi-site study to characterize risk factors for adverse maternal and child health outcomes in Kenya, India, and Pakistan. Using a certain degree of creativity and latitude, the core responsibilities of this position include managing research activities, analyzing data, and interpreting results. This person in this role must be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field of epidemiology and global health. Responsibilities Developing data collection forms Develop standard operating procedures and related statistical analysis codes for site‑specific data quality assessment and cleaning Develop and run data analysis for quarterly reports to funding agency Analyze data based on statistical analysis plan under general guidance from the Principal Investigator Perform other related duties as assigned 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. 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 Equal Employment Opportunity 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr The George Washington University