The Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences is seeking a candidate to work as a Research Assistant under the supervision of Dr. Allison Sylvetsky. Projects will focus on maternal, infant, and child nutrition, with an emphasis on investigating effects of sugar and sweetener exposure on maternal and infant health. This position will be responsible for assisting in the recruitment, screening, scheduling, and enrolling of study participants; conducting in-person and virtual study procedures and assists in collecting demographic, anthropometric, dietary, biological and behavioral data; entering, and assisting in the management, organization, and analysis of study data; assisting in the preparation of academic manuscripts, posters, and presentations. This Research Assistant will conduct the above-described research activities, under general guidance from the Principal Investigator, Dr. Allison Sylvetsky. This position reports to the Principal Investigator. The selected candidate will contribute to research by:
Assisting in the collection and handling of biological specimens including blood, stool, urine, and breast milk.
Entry of demographic, anthropometric, medical, dietary, and behavioral data.
Contributing to literature reviews, progress reports, and grant applications.
Assisting in the development of scientific presentations, abstracts, and/or manuscripts.
Contributing to mixed methods data collection, organization, coding, and analysis focused on maternal health.
Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications
Qualified candidates will hold a BA/BS in a related discipline. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
A commitment to working in multidisciplinary teams and developing and maintaining positive relationships with study participants, co-workers, and collaborators.
The ideal candidate will have prior experience working with mothers, children, and/or families in a clinical or research setting.
Exceptional organizational skills, strong verbal and written communication skills, and an interest in human nutrition, physiology, health behavior, medicine, and/or public health.
Proficiency in word processing and data management software is expected.
Hiring Range $20.01 - $26.39 How is pay for new employees determined at GW?
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Healthcare Benefits
GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.
II. POSITION INFORMATION
Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department: Milken Institute School of Public Health (SPH)
Family Research and Labs
Sub-Family Field Research
Stream Service and Support
Level Level 2
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours Per Week: 40
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes
Employee Onsite Status Hybrid
Telework
Required Background Check Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions To Applicants
Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
Internal Applicants Only? No
Posting Number: R002168
Job Open Date: 07/11/2024
Job Close Date
If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until: 02/28/2029
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.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Research, Science, and Writing/Editing
Industries
Higher Education and Research Services
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