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Research Associate/Research Scientist (ACTG or IMPAACT)

Kubelt, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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Research Associate/Research Scientist (ACTG or IMPAACT) Title Research Associate/Research Scientist (ACTG or IMPAACT)

School

School Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Department/Area

Department/Area Center for Biostatistics in AIDS Research (CBAR)

The Department of Biostatistics at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston, Massachusetts has an immediate opening in CBAR (Center for Biostatistics in AIDS Research) for a PhD-level Research Associate or Research Scientist statistician to work in the ACTG (Advancing Clinical Therapeutics Globally for HIV / AIDS and Other Infections) network or IMPAACT (International Maternal Pediatric Adolescent AIDS Clinical Trials Network). ACTG and IMPAACT are large NIH‑funded collaborative clinical trials networks with international research agendas focused on the treatment and cure of HIV infection and associated co‑morbidity in adults and in children, adolescents, and pregnant or breastfeeding women, respectively. A successful applicant 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.

Applicants should have the potential to take a leadership role in ACTG or IMPAACT and other infectious diseases projects, and the ability to: work as part of collaborative teams in designing, conducting, and reporting results from clinical trials and observational studies; provide the statistical expertise for, and lead the statistical work on, studies including mentoring and supervising other staff; and develop a self‑initiated research agenda related to their HIV and infectious diseases research projects. The position may include statistical methods research for someone with an appropriate background. This position provides an opportunity to be a leader in a new generation of statistician‑trialists. This is a term appointment, renewable upon mutual consent. CBAR has a hybrid work environment which includes a combination of on‑campus/in‑person work and remote work.

Basic Qualifications

Doctoral degree in biostatistics or related field. Research Associate position is available for new doctoral graduates; Research Scientist appointment requires at least two years of clinical trials or related applied experience beyond a doctorate and a publication record beyond thesis papers.

Applicants should demonstrate evidence of the ability to conduct collaborative and methodological research and work independently in the design, conduct, monitoring, and analysis of trial and observational studies. Applicants should also demonstrate strong quantitative and communication skills and have interest in assuming a leadership role.

Additional Qualifications

Experience with SAS and multi‑center clinical trials a plus. Established interests in infectious diseases, particularly HIV or tuberculosis, or implementation science would be particularly welcome.

Special Instructions

When applying, please submit your CV, cover letter, unofficial copy of PhD transcript, and email contact information for 3 professional references.

Contact Information

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Salary Range

Research Associate: $128,000 – $135,000 Research Scientist: $145,000 – $175,000 Compensation for the selected candidate will be determined by several factors, years of experience, relevant training or qualifications, area of education/training/scholarship, and professional achievements.

Minimum Number of References Required

Minimum Number of References Required 3

Maximum Number of References Allowed

Maximum Number of References Allowed 3

Keywords

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Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* How did you hear about this position? Academic Careers online

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* Do you hold a doctoral degree? Yes

No

* Date Ph.D. received or expected: (Open Ended Question)

* Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Yes

No

* Do you require immediate sponsorship for employment visa status? Yes

No

* Do you require future sponsorship for employment visa status? Yes

No

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