The George Washington University

Assistant Research Professor of Epidemiology - Project Director, DC Cohort HIV Study

Recruitment Plan

I. RECRUITMENT PLAN

Posting Number: F002382

Academic Title: Assistant Research Professor of Epidemiology - Project Director, DC Cohort HIV Study

Rank: Assistant Research Professor

Administrative Title: Project Director, DC Cohort HIV/AIDS study

Discipline Public Health

Specialty

Contract Type: Research

Required Licenses/Certifications and other Specific Requirements: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search

Proposed Start Date: 07/01/2024

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Position Description Summary

The Department of Epidemiology of the GW Milken Institute School of Public Health ( GWSPH ) is recruiting for a dynamic, full-time, specialized faculty position at the rank of Assistant Research Professor to serve as the Project Director for a large NIH -funded HIV / study, the DC Cohort, at 90% effort. The remaining 10% effort will be dedicated to educational and/or administrative responsibilities, to be determined based on the training and interests of the successful applicant.

Academic rank, salary and employment position are competitive and will be commensurate with experience. GW has a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff, and accordingly we encourage applications from members of underrepresented populations.

Specific Duties And Responsibilities

The DC Cohort is one of the largest urban HIV cohort studies in the US and is NIH -funded as a longitudinal observational study of people living with HIV ( PWH ) and receiving care at 14 clinical sites in Washington, DC. The study captures clinical information on PWH in care and has been enrolling since 2011 in partnership with numerous clinical providers in Washington, DC, the DC Department of Health (DC DOH ), and the National Institutes of Health ( NIH ). The responsibilities of the DC Cohort Project Director will include overseeing study staff, working with the study Principal Investigator and data management partners at the GWU Biostatistics Center to direct and manage the day-to-day study operations, assisting and leading design and analysis of manuscripts for the peer-reviewed literature using the DC Cohort database, and collaborating with partners at the NIH and DC DOH , Cerner, the 14 site clinical investigators and other stakeholders to improve patient care and ensure the continued success and growth of this study. The Project Director will have opportunities to write grants using the DC Cohort network of clinical sites, robust database, and existing research infrastructure.

Minimum Qualifications

The applicant must have a medical degree (MD), HIV clinical experience and a Masters in Public Health or equivalent; or a PhD or equivalent in Epidemiology and/or Public Health with extensive knowledge of HIV . The applicant must have at least 3-5 years of study coordination experience in HIV / AIDS epidemiology and/or other large cohort studies in the field or in a related area, a track record of peer-reviewed publications, knowledge of HIV -related clinical issues and related outcomes, and strong written and oral communication skills.

Advertised Salary

Other Benefits:

Other Information

Additional information about the Milken Institute SPH can be found at http://publichealth.gwu.edu/ .

For further information about the DC Cohort, applicants are encouraged to visit http://publichealth.gwu.edu/projects/dc-cohort-longitudinal-hiv-study.

Special Instructions To Applicants

Applicants should complete the online faculty application and submit the following documents: 1) a curriculum vitae; 2) a statement of research interests and accomplishments; and 3) a statement of clinical, teaching and/or mentoring experience. Review of applications will begin on 5/27/24 and will continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered.

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Open Until Filled: Yes

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.

Quick Link https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/110082
  • Seniority level

    Not Applicable
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Education and Training
  • Industries

    Higher Education and Research Services

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