Assistant Research Professor, DC Cohort Study

# Recruitment Plan

## I. RECRUITMENT PLAN

Posting Number: F002578 Academic Title: Assistant Research Professor DC Cohort Study Rank: Assistant Research Professor Administrative Title: Discipline Public Health Specialty: Contract Type Research Required Licenses/Certifications and other Specific Requirements:

• Criminal History Screening
• Education/Degree/Certifications Verification
• Social Security Number Trace and Sex Offender Registry Search
• Prior Employment Verification

This position requires a licensure, certification, or special requirements.

Proposed Start Date: 04/01/2026 Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

## Position Description Summary

The Department of Epidemiology of the GW Milken Institute School of Public Health (GWSPH) is recruiting for a dynamic full-time research faculty member at the rank of Assistant Research Professor to serve as the Senior Clinical Research Coordinator for a large NIH-funded HIV/AIDS study, the DC Cohort, at 95% effort. The remaining 5% effort will be dedicated to educational and/or service responsibilities to be determined based on the training and interests of the successful applicant and the needs of the Department and School.

The university and departments have a strong commitment to recruiting faculty of the highest caliber who have thrived in different environments and would enrich the university with a wide variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

## Specific Duties and Responsibilities

The DC Cohort is one of the largest urban HIV cohort studies in the US and is NIH-funded as a longitudinal observational study of people living with HIV and receiving care at 14 clinical sites in Washington DC. The study captures clinical information on people living with HIV in care and has been enrolling since 2011 in partnership with numerous clinical providers in Washington DC, the DC Department of Health (DC DOH), and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The study was recently expanded at six sites to include persons at higher risk for HIV acquisition to create a Prevention Cohort.

The responsibilities of the DC Cohort Research Assistant Professor will include:

• Overseeing study staff.
• Working with the study Principal Investigator, Project Director, and data management partners at the GWU Biostatistics Center (BSC) to direct and manage the day-to-day study operations.
• Assisting and leading design and analysis of manuscripts for the peer-reviewed literature using the DC Cohort database.
• Collaborating with partners at the NIH and DC DOH, the BSC, the 14 site clinical investigators, and other stakeholders to improve patient care and ensure the continued success and growth of this study.

## Minimum Qualifications

• The applicant must have an advanced clinical degree (MD, DO, or equivalent DNP, NP, PA), HIV clinical experience, and a Masters degree in Public Health or related field.
• The applicant must have at least 3-5 years of study research coordination experience in HIV/AIDS epidemiology and/or other large cohort or clinical trials studies in the field or in a related area.
• A track record of peer-reviewed publications commensurate with their time in practice.
• Knowledge of HIV-related clinical issues and related outcomes.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

## Advertised Salary

$120,000 - $140,000

## Other Benefits

This position is eligible for full-time health benefits. For more information please visit: httpshr.gwu.edu/benefits

## Other Information

### Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants should complete the online faculty application and submit the following documents:

1. A curriculum vitae
2. A statement of research interests and accomplishments
3. A statement of clinical teaching and/or mentoring experience

Review of applications will begin on 04/22/2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered.

### Department Link httpswww.gwu.jobspostings123789

### Posting Close Date Open Until Filled: Yes

### 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.

### Quick Link httpswww.gwu.jobspostings123789

## Applicant Documents

### Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Teaching Interest
• Statement of Research Interest

### Optional Documents

• (None listed)

## Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have an advanced clinical degree (MD, DO, or equivalent DNP, NP, PA)? [Yes / No]
• Do you have HIV clinical experience? [Yes / No]
• Do you have a Masters degree in Public Health or a related field? [Yes / No]
• Do you have at least 3-5 years of research study coordination experience in HIV/AIDS epidemiology and/or other large cohort or clinical trials studies in the field or in a related area? [Yes / No]
• Do you have a track record of peer-reviewed publications commensurate with your time in practice? [Yes / No]
• Do you have knowledge of HIV-related clinical issues and related outcomes? [Yes / No]
• Do you have strong written and oral communication skills? [Yes / No]