I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
| Job Description Summary: |
The Milken Institute School of Public Health (
GWSPH) is committed to excellence in scholarship to advance the health of the populations of our local, national, and global communities. The vision of the Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics aims to improve public health through excellence in education and teaching in biostatistics and bioinformatics, transformative scientific research, and dedicated service to the university, profession, and community.
The Biostatistician I's responsibilities include:
- Assisting the PI (Dr. Pan) in analyzing clinical trial and observational data.
- Fitting machine learning models on large-scale heterogeneous data sources.
- Attending weekly group meetings.
- Discussing issues in the pipeline.
- Writing scientific reports and manuscripts for publication.
Performs other related duties. The omission of specific duties does preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position. |
| Minimum Qualifications: |
Qualified candidates will hold a MS or
MPH in Biostatistics, Statistics, Health Data Science, Epidemiology, or related field. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. |
| Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications: |
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| Preferred Qualifications: |
- Programming in Python/R/SAS, Data Analysis of complex trial data, Report/Presentation/Manuscript Preparation.
- MS in Biostatistics.
- MS in Computer Science.
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| Hiring Range |
$23.30 - $44.69 |
| GW Staff Approach to Pay |
How is pay for new employees determined at GW? |
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 |
Biostatistics |
| Stream |
Individual Contributor |
| Level |
Level 1 |
| Full-Time/Part-Time: |
Part-Time |
| Hours Per Week: |
20 |
| Work Schedule: |
Monday - Friday, 10am - 2pm. Hours will vary each semester. |
| Will this job require the employee to work on site? |
Yes |
| Employee Onsite Status |
Hybrid |
| Telework: |
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| 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.
The Limited term of this appointment is until 1/31/2027 at this time, with the potential to extend the appointment terms or become a permanent position. |
| Internal Applicants Only? |
Yes (University Wide) |
| Posting Number: |
R002344 |
| Job Open Date: |
10/31/2025 |
| Job Close Date: |
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| 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 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. |
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