Staff Positions

Research Assistant

Georgetown University’s Center for Global Health Science and Security conducts original research to help decision-makers worldwide build sustainable capacities to prevent, detect, and respond to public health emergencies. We explore the growing demands on the world’s public health infrastructure, from policies intended to contain transnational disease threats to the economic benefits of promoting health in the world’s poorest nations and the changing roles for health in domestic and international security and diplomacy.

The Research Assistant works closely with project investigators to contribute to a diverse portfolio relating to global health and health security. Reporting to the Center’s Director, and working collaboratively (and at times taking direction from other Center faculty, senior research staff, and administrative staff), the Research Assistant has duties that include but are not limited to:

Research Activities

Extract and clarify data from various sources and databases
Perform literature reviews of peer-reviewed and gray literature
Format, transform, review, and assess data sources to determine their relevance and utility for Center projects
Contribute to creation of presentations, manuscripts, reports, and funding proposals
Manage non-peer reviewed publications, and perform writing and editing duties
Supervise student projects as needed

Administrative Support

Coordinate with Center staff, faculty, and affiliates to set up project-related meetings and events
Write and curate content for the Twitter account and Center website, including new publications, related research promotion, and a monthly newsletter
Engage in other logistic support activities as requested by supervisor

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in epidemiology, public health, health economics, health policy, or related discipline
0 to 2 years of professional work experience
Demonstrated interest in global health and health security
Ability to prioritize, focus and achieve results in a fast-paced and complex environment
Ability to initiate and complete tasks under tight deadlines and changing priorities, while maintaining attention to results and detail
Ability to professionally and effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders and work in order to advance the Center mission
Ability to work independently and in collaboration with a team
Excellent research and writing skills to include conducting literature reviews, data extraction and contributing to research publications

Preferred qualifications

1 to 2 years of relevant experience
Foreign language proficiency
Proficiency with data analysis, data visualization, and database management
Coursework in health economics

To apply:

Please apply through the link on the Georgetown Career Opportunities Portal (new window) and include your resume/CV and cover letter with your application. Please do not contact the center or Georgetown HR directly. Due to the volume of applications we receive we are only able to respond to candidates invited to interview for the position.

Research Associate

Reporting to the PI/Assistant Professor, and collaborating among multi-disciplinary team members based in multiple partner institutions, the Research Specialist II has duties that includes but are not limited to:

Research Activities

Analyzes the impact of national and global policies, procedures, and practices in health systems strengthening (particular focus on laboratory and surveillance systems) to identify lessons learned, best practices, gaps, and opportunities for capacity building.
Develops, adapts, and applies methodologies to collect and analyze data on a variety of topics, including but not limited to, national capabilities for compliance with international health frameworks, including the International Health Regulations and Global Health Security Agenda.
Collects and organizes research data for sponsors, institutional, and cooperative studies.
Produces analytical reports, gap assessments and case studies.
Assists in developing and maintaining interactive platforms for remote engagement and resource sharing.
Contributes to the drafting and finalization of manuscripts for peer reviewed publication.

Administrative Support

Supports the project team to plan, design, and develop case studies, scenarios, and exercise and training materials to strengthen preparedness for biological events based on gap analyses, regional/global standards, and sponsor/partner end -state objectives.
Assists in developing and managing project and training program plans.
Manages online systems and websites for interactive remote engagement with various international stakeholders.
Communicates with international partners on project timelines and deliverables.
Prepares for and supports planning meetings and travel with project stakeholders for sponsored research, training, and exercise engagements.
Assists with simulation exercises and workshops, including in international settings.
Contributes to the drafting and finalization of quarterly project reports, after-action, and analytical reports for project sponsors and partners.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in the biological sciences or related field
0-2 years of work experience in a relevant field OR 0-2 years applied research experience
Knowledge of current concepts in global health security, data management, biological threat agents and implementation science policies and practices
Flexibility and capacity to respond to rapidly evolving needs for the planning, development, and implementation of research projects and training events
Willingness and ability to contribute to both project funded reports and peer reviewed publications
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
Availability and willingness to travel international travel when restrictions have been lifted

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in conducting policy analysis related to health systems, international health regulations, infectious diseases, and/or implementation science
Experience in data collection and analysis related to laboratory systems, surveillance systems and infectious diseases
Experience in data analysis and visualization tools
Knowledge of information management systems and platforms
Strong information technology/computer skills
Foreign language proficiency (Arabic)

To Apply:

Please apply through the Georgetown Career Opportunities Portal (new window) and include your resume/CV and cover letter with your application. Please do not contact the center or Georgetown HR directly. Due to the volume of applications we receive we are only able to respond to candidates invited to interview for the position.