Research Associate/Research Scientist (ACTG or IMPAACT)

Position Details

Title: Research Associate or Research Scientist Position Description: The Department of Biostatistics at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston, Massachusetts, has an immediate opening in the Center for Biostatistics in AIDS Research (CBAR) 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.

Research Opportunities --------------------

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-morbidities 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.

Responsibilities -----------------

• Join over 60 statisticians, epidemiologists, and research staff collaborating on the design, monitoring, analysis, and reporting of clinical trials and observational studies
• Provide the statistical expertise for and lead the statistical work on studies, including mentoring and supervising other staff
• Develop a self-initiated research agenda related to their HIV and infectious diseases research projects
• Take a leadership role in ACTG or IMPAACT and other infectious diseases projects
• Work as part of collaborative teams in designing, conducting, and reporting results from clinical trials and observational studies

Requirements ------------

• Doctoral degree in biostatistics or related field
• Research Associate position 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 is a plus
• Established interests in infectious diseases, particularly HIV or tuberculosis, or implementation science would be particularly welcome

Application Instructions ------------------------

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

Contact Information ------------------

• Hiring Manager:

  cbar.recruitingsdac.harvard.edu

• Contact Email:

  cbar.recruitingsdac.harvard.edu

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, including years of experience, relevant training or qualifications, area of education, trainings, scholarship, and professional achievements.

Equal Employment Opportunity ---------------------------

Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world and strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvards academic purposes. Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the universitys non-discrimination policy.

Supplemental Questions ----------------------

• How did you hear about this position?
• Do you hold a doctoral degree?
• Date Ph.D. received or expected
• Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
• Do you require immediate sponsorship for employment visa status?
• Do you require future sponsorship for employment visa status?

Applicant Documents -------------------

• Documents: Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, Transcript, List of References (optional)