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Position Title
Student Research Specialist III _Non-FWS
Level of Support
Student Support III
Position Type
Non-FWS
Number of Openings
2
Work Hours
During Standard Business Hours (M-F 8am-5pm), After Standard Business Hours (M-F after 5pm), Weekends (Saturday-Sunday)
Wage Per Hour
20
Division/School
School of Nursing
Department Name
109201 SCHOOL OF NURSING RESEARCH
Department Bio
Position Specific Summary
The Innovations in Community Health Advocacy, Research, and Messaging (I-CHARM) Lab seeks a Student Research Specialist (Data Analyst) to support data cleaning, analysis (descriptive and statistical), and reporting of quantitative and qualitative data across various research projects.
The I-CHARM Lab, led by Dr. Daisy Le (Ph.D., MPH/MA) and locally based in the DC area at George Washington University, focuses on improving health behaviors and outcomes in underserved and vulnerable populations and has partnered with both government and community-based organizations to serve the Washington-Baltimore Metropolitan (WBMA) community.
This position will primarily support a K01 project to conduct formative research and pilot test the provider-level and patient-level components of the My Self-Sampling for HPV Awareness, Results, and Empowerment (MySHARE+) intervention. MySHARE+ aims to harness the power of technology and apply a multilevel approach to promote the adoption of cervical cancer screening among under/never-screened women living with HIV, a vulnerable population.
The Student Research Specialist (Data Analyst) will work with a small research team and support data management and quantitative analysis for baseline and follow-up surveys across various projects.
Compensation for this hourly student position will be $20/hour for up to 10 hours/week. This position will begin in August 2026.
[ADDT DETAILS] The student will contribute to the design and implementation of quantitative research projects, analyze collected data, summarize conclusions, develop reports, prepare presentations of relevant findings and conclusions, and recommend appropriate actions. The student will also act in a lead role in the summarization and preparation of manuscripts, presentations, and proposals by providing and presenting statistical information in the forms of tables, charts, or graphs. The student will also review the work of support staff and determine how analysis will be presented.
Standard Position Description
The student will perform administrative and research tasks under general supervision by a faculty member or research coordinator. Tasks may include: contribute to peer reviewed research and write research memos of findings, assist with presentations, supervision and training of other student staff, write and run statistical programs to analysis data. Special projects or other duties may be assigned related to specific departmental/faculty needs.
Professional Outcomes
Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, Leadership, Professionalism, Inclusion, Technology and Data, Career Development
Required Qualifications
Previous skills, training, or experience is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong attention to detail. MS/MPH (or related); doctoral student preferred. 2+ years managing public health/community research. CBPR and underserved populations. Publications/presentations. REDCap, Excel, SPSS, R/SAS/STATA. IRB/grants. Strong communication. Community engagement; evenings/weekends as needed.
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
07/22/2026
Job Close Date
12/31/2026
Campus Location
Foggy Bottom
Work Type Designation
In-Person
Hiring Manager Name
Daisy Le
Special Instructions Summary

• Strong attention to detail.
• Master's degree in Public Health or related discipline (e.g., psychology, sociology, anthropology, education, statistics).
• Enrolled in a doctoral program (preferably Public Health, Statistics, Epidemiology)
• 2+ years of project management experience in academic, public health, clinical, or community research settings.
• Demonstrated understanding of CBPR principles and experience working with diverse and underserved populations.
• Evidence of research potential (peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, applied research experience).
• Experience developing community-facing or educational materials.
• Strong quantitative, computational, and data management skills, including proficiency in REDCap, Excel, SPSS (data entry and analysis), and statistical software such as R, SAS, STATA, or comparable analytical tools.
• Experience working in clinical, community, or laboratory environments.
• Supervisory experience overseeing diverse professional and student teams.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of research methodology, IRB procedures, and grant-funded project processes.
• Ability to travel locally and to attend evening/weekend community events as needed.
• Experience in conducting community-based research, particularly in health disparities, cancer prevention, chronic disease, health communication, and/or information technology.
• Experience working with medically underserved populations and collaborating with Community Advisory Boards.
• Proficiency with public health datasets (e.g., HINTS, BRFSS, PATH).
• Familiarity with public data repositories (e.g., GitHub) and best practices for reproducible research.
• Experience developing social media strategies and community-focused communications.Strong attention to detail.
• Master's degree in Public Health or related discipline (e.g., psychology, sociology, anthropology, education, statistics).
• Enrolled in a doctoral program (preferably Public Health, Statistics, Epidemiology)
• 2+ years of project management experience in academic, public health, clinical, or community research settings.
• Demonstrated understanding of CBPR principles and experience working with diverse and underserved populations.
• Evidence of research potential (peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, applied research experience).
• Experience developing community-facing or educational materials.
• Strong quantitative, computational, and data management skills, including proficiency in REDCap, Excel, SPSS (data entry and analysis), and statistical software such as R, SAS, STATA, or comparable analytical tools.
• Experience working in clinical, community, or laboratory environments.
• Supervisory experience overseeing diverse professional and student teams.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of research methodology, IRB procedures, and grant-funded project processes.
• Ability to travel locally and to attend evening/weekend community events as needed.
• Experience in conducting community-based research, particularly in health disparities, cancer prevention, chronic disease, health communication, and/or information technology.
• Experience working with medically underserved populations and collaborating with Community Advisory Boards.
• Proficiency with public health datasets (e.g., HINTS, BRFSS, PATH).
• Familiarity with public data repositories (e.g., GitHub) and best practices for reproducible research.
• Experience developing social media strategies and community-focused communications.Strong attention to detail.
• Master's degree in Public Health or related discipline (e.g., psychology, sociology, anthropology, education, statistics).
• Enrolled in a doctoral program (preferably Public Health, Statistics, Epidemiology)
• 2+ years of project management experience in academic, public health, clinical, or community research settings.
• Demonstrated understanding of CBPR principles and experience working with diverse and underserved populations.
• Evidence of research potential (peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, applied research experience).
• Experience developing community-facing or educational materials.
• Strong quantitative, computational, and data management skills, including proficiency in REDCap, Excel, SPSS (data entry and analysis), and statistical software such as R, SAS, STATA, or comparable analytical tools.
• Experience working in clinical, community, or laboratory environments.
• Supervisory experience overseeing diverse professional and student teams.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of research methodology, IRB procedures, and grant-funded project processes.
• Ability to travel locally and to attend evening/weekend community events as needed.
• Experience in conducting community-based research, particularly in health disparities, cancer prevention, chronic disease, health communication, and/or information technology.
• Experience working with medically underserved populations and collaborating with Community Advisory Boards.
• Proficiency with public health datasets (e.g., HINTS, BRFSS, PATH).
• Familiarity with public data repositories (e.g., GitHub) and best practices for reproducible research.
• Experience developing social media strategies and community-focused communications.

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