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Research Scientist

George Washington University

United States, D.C., Washington

Mar 11, 2026

I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Job Description Summary:	GW's Milken Institute School of Public Health is known for conducting cutting-edge research, contributing to policy making, faculty and curricula grounded in real-world experience and proximity to national health science and policy leaders. The school has 7 academic departments, a number of centers focused on research and a strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. The Geiger Gibson Program in Community Health in the Department of Health Policy and Management seeks a full-time Research Scientist. The Research Scientist works with the Program Director and Research Director in planning, designing, and conducting wide-ranging health policy research focusing on community health centers, the health care safety net and medically underserved communities and populations. This individual helps plan research studies, develops and implements surveys and other qualitative analyses, analyzes and interprets both quantitative and qualitative data, and prepares research findings for publication. The scope of this work requires statistical analysis skills, experience analyzing qualitative data, data management experience and strong writing skills. Duties include: Designs and conducts policy research. Collects, processes, and analyses data. Performs statistical analyses, including selecting the appropriate analysis procedure, setting up data for analysis, judging validity and reliability of data, designing and writing programs to perform analyses, and producing written reports on the result of the analyses. Presents project results to internal and external parties. Develops survey questionnaires and focus group and interview guides. Writes briefs, blogs, reports, and articles for peer-reviewed and other publications. The incumbent may perform 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. The position is based at GW's Foggy Bottom Campus in Washington, DC.
Minimum Qualifications:	Qualified candidates will hold a Master's degree plus 5 years of experience or a PhD plus 2 years of experience in a related discipline to include at least 2 years of research and/or college level teaching in a field basic to the work to be performed. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:	Experience working on health center, health care safety net, Medicaid and related policy topics. An understanding and familiarity with key national or state health care data sets. Significant knowledge in quantitative and qualitative data analysis. Proficient use of statistical programs, e.g., SAS, STATA, SPSS, R. Ability to work well both independently and in a team setting. General experience with analyzing health policies, regulations, or legislation. Strong verbal communication and exceptional writing skills. Experience using research to support development of funding proposals.
Hiring Range	$68,712.00 - $131,786.11
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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	Individual Contributor
Level	Level 4
Full-Time/Part-Time:	Full-Time
Hours Per Week:	40
Work Schedule:	Monday - Friday, 8:30AM - 5:00PM
Will this job require the employee to work on site?	Yes
Employee Onsite Status	Hybrid
Telework:	Yes
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 Please include Policy writing sample
Internal Applicants Only?	No
Posting Number:	R002380
Job Open Date:	03/10/2026
Job Close Date:
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.