Graduate Student Research Assistant Jobs in Springfield, VA

Position Details
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Position Title
Student Research Assistant II _Non-FWS
Level of Support
Student Support II
Position Type
Non-FWS
Number of Openings
3
Work Hours
During Standard Business Hours (M-F 8am-5pm), After Standard Business Hours (M-F after 5pm), Weekends (Saturday-Sunday)
Wage Per Hour
18.65
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 is seeking a graduate-level Student Research Assistant to support the implementation of multiple community-engaged research projects.
Led by Dr. Daisy Le (PhD, MPH, MA) at The George Washington University, the I-CHARM Lab focuses on improving health behaviors and outcomes among underserved and vulnerable populations. The lab partners with government agencies, healthcare organizations, and community-based organizations throughout the Washington-BaltimoreMetropolitan Area (WBMA) to develop, implement, and evaluate innovative interventions addressing cancer prevention, chronic disease, health communication, and health equity.
This position will primarily support an NIH-funded K01 project, My Self-Sampling for HPV Awareness, Results, and Empowerment (MySHARE+), which is conducting formative research and pilot testing multilevel provider- and patient-focused intervention components. MySHARE+ leverages technology to increase cervical cancer screening among under- and never-screened women living with HIV, a population that experiences significant health disparities.
The graduate-level Student Research Assistant will work closely with a small multidisciplinary research team and gain hands-on experience in community-engaged and implementation research. Responsibilities include actively recruiting and enrolling participants through community outreach, clinic-based recruitment, and engagement events; communicating with potential participants; scheduling study visits; conducting quantitative and qualitative data collection; managing, cleaning, and analyzing research data; and assisting with literature reviews, conference presentations, manuscript preparation, and technical reports.Compensation for this hourly student position will be $18.65/hour for up to 5 hours/week. This position will begin in August 2026.
[ADDT DETAILS] Submit a resume listing relevant experience, and the name of your academic advisor or other GW faculty member who can serve as a reference. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Standard Position Description
The student will perform administrative and research tasks with some discretion under direction of faculty member or research coordinator. Tasks may include: assisting with experiments, coding, data entry, data cleaning, and data analysis, preparing research and drafts for articles, reports, and/or presentations. Students may also complete literature reviews, draft summaries, and create graphs and figures. 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
Some applicable educational, technical, or professional experience required, some training will be provided.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong attention to detail. MPH/MS+ (or related) student preferred. 2+ years of public health/community research. Demonstrated success recruiting and retaining women living with HIV (WLH) and other underserved populations. CBPR. REDCap, Excel, SPSS, R/SAS/Stata. IRB/grants. Strong communication.
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.
• Enrolled in a Master's or Doctoral-level degree in Public Health or related discipline (e.g., psychology, sociology, statistics, epidemiology).
• 2+ years of working experience in academic, public health, clinical, and/orcommunity 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.
• Some quantitative, computational, and data management skills, including working knowledge 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.
• 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.
• Familiarity 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.

EEO Statement
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Background Check
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In this position, the student will not perform any functions and/or have access to any financially, safety, or security sensitive items listed above. - Background check not required.