Posting Details

I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Job Description Summary:

The Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences is seeking a candidate to work as a full-time Research Associate under the supervision of Dr. Loretta DiPietro.

The Project will focus on the effects of the 11th Street Bridge Park Project on community health in DC Wards 6, 7, and 8. This position will be responsible for overseeing the workflow of the project. This individual will assist the study investigators with recruitment efforts, enrollment and consenting participants. They will also assist in data collection, data entry, data management and IRB approvals/renewals. They will also assist Drs. DiPietro and Gabby Hendricks with the training of all research assistants associated with this project. This training involves performing environmental audits, securing secondary data sources, and performing interviews. This individual will also contribute to the preparation of academic manuscripts, posters, and presentations. They will work closely with Dr. DiPietro and the other investigators to ensure the fidelity and integrity of the project. A commitment to working in multidisciplinary teams and developing and maintaining positive relationships with co-workers and community collaborators is essential.

This position involves conducting the above-described research activities, under general guidance from the Principal Investigator, Dr. Loretta DiPietro. This position reports to the Principal Investigator. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

The ideal candidate will have prior research experience related to the built environment and community health, experience collecting and analyzing research data, good oral and written communication skills, and an interest in physical activity, nutrition, and public health. A minimum of a Master’s in Public Health ( MPH ) degree is required. Proficiency in word processing and data management software is expected.

The selected candidate will contribute to research by:

• Assisting with recruiting, consenting, and enrolling study participants
• Developing study databases and standard operating procedures
• Assisting with cross-disciplinary data collection, data entry, and data management
• Assist with performing environmental audits and securing secondary data sources
• Co-authoring (or lead authoring) scientific presentations, abstracts, and/or manuscripts
• Assessing and ensuring data quality
• Additional research administration tasks

The selected candidate will support the Principal Investigator by:

• Supporting ethical review board ( IRB ) applications and approvals
• Ensure project compliance with university and sponsor policies
• Attend monthly project meeting with Research Support Team
• Maintaining positive relationships with community collaborators
• Organizing meetings with research partners
• Other administrative duties, as needed

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will hold a Master’s degree and 1 year of experience in a related discipline. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications

Hiring Range $44,985.20 - $66,216.07

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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 1

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Hours Per Week: 40

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm

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
• The Limited term of this appointment is 3 years at this time. This position is a grant-funded position. Continuation of the position is contingent on grant funding.

Internal Applicants Only? No

Posting Number: R002426

Job Open Date: 06/11/2026

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.