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Georgetown Univerisity Senior Scientist - Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington, District Of Columbia
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Requirements
Georgetown University’s Center for Global Health Science and Security (http://ghss.georgetown.edu/) conducts original research to help decision makers worldwide build sustainable capacities to prevent, detect, respond to public health emergencies, and to provide policymakers, donors, and researchers with a high-quality evidence base to make decisions that promote health security.
The Senior Scientist will provide technical expertise and operational leadership to the successful execution of global health security activities associated with the Center for Global Health Science and Security. Specifically, the Senior Scientist will take a primary responsibility in the design and application of research approaches to identify and characterize priority pathogens associated with acute febrile illness in Guinea, working across sectors via a “One Health” approach. Additional duties include, but are not limited to:
Design and apply analytical frameworks for existing and newly collected data from field-based qualitative and quantitative surveys as well as laboratory experiments targeting high-consequence pathogens, with the aim to identify risk factors associated with human or animal exposure to zoonoses.
Manage operational and logistical planning related to these activities to include budget preparation and justification, planning and/or proposing staffing of specific tasks and activities, and coordinating training for internal and external team members, working in close coordination with partners in Guinea, the US and the UK.
Contribute to project reporting to diverse audiences, overseeing the provision of briefings and trainings to partners, collaborations, and other members of the scientific community.
Contribute or indeed lead, if sufficiently capable, the development of new research proposals for external funding.
Independently prepare scientific abstracts and manuscripts for presentation at international conferences and peer-reviewed publication, with minimal input or oversight from the PI.
Work Interactions
The Senior Scientist will report directly to an Associate Professor/PI while having the potential to work collaboratively with other Center faculty, research staff, and administrative staff, and also take the initiative to lead development of new proposals for externally-sponsored (i.e. extramural) research as co-PI or PI. This project requires collaboration among multi-disciplinary team members based in several partner institutions (across several countries), and the Senior Scientist will be expected to uphold the Center and Georgetown missions through these interactions.
Requirements and Qualifications
Masters degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, microbiology or a related field
5-7 years of work experience in a biomedical or other relevant environment
Prior experience managing a field-based health or biological research project in a lower- or middle-income country context
Knowledge of epidemiological concepts and statistical analytical tools (i.e. R, SPSS, GIS)
Ability to work independently and in collaboration with a team
Ability to prioritize, focus, and achieve results in a fast paced and complex environment
Ability to work with colleagues and partners of diverse backgrounds and attention to detail
Advanced organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to participate in International travel
Flexible and capable of responding to rapidly evolving needs for the planning, development, and implementation of complex research projects and training events as a valued senior member of a multi-disciplinary team
Exceptionally well-organized and able to operate independently and effectively in diverse cultural contexts and occasionally in challenging and resource-constrained settings
Preferred Requirements and Qualifications
Doctoral degree in a relevant field
Direct experience designing and executing laboratory analyses on infectious diseases
Direct experience working in biosafety and biosecurity at the national, regional and/or global level
Experience in advanced data collection and analyses for multi-dimensional epidemiological data
Familiarity with US government project administration requirements, and particularly those of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA)
Strong information technology/computer skills
Proficiency in French (speaking, reading and writing)
Work Mode Designation
This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.
Pay Range:
The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:
$66,783.00 - $126,720.23
Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.
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Benefits:
Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website (https://benefits.georgetown.edu/staff/enrolling/) .
