Applied Research Scientist

The Applied Research Scientist position will support the research and research team activities of Dr. Anna Giuliano, an epidemiologist with ongoing investigations to understand infection-related cancers, particularly to develop improved methods for their prevention through screening and improved treatments. Dr. Giuliano leads multiple domestic and multinational studies, including development of early detection cancer biomarkers, clinical trials for the prevention of HPV-related cancers among people living with HIV in Latin America and the Caribbean, and research of understudied virally-associated cancers among men and women living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa.

This position is comparable to a staff scientist role: an essential contributor to analysis, writing, and grant preparation for ongoing and future research projects under the general direction of Dr. Giuliano. This position will have ample opportunities for authorship and other documentable career-enhancing activities.

Position Highlights:

• Writes and prepares manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication of a variety of research studies
• Independently works with biostatisticians to complete statistical analyses
• Generates scientific sections of grant applications with appropriate guidance
• Develops and initiates protocols for and high-level coordination of multiple studies
• Potential to network in large international research consortia

The Ideal Candidate:

• PhD in epidemiology, with a focus in infectious disease and/or cancer epidemiology, or a closely aligned quantitative field
• Has research experience in the academic and/or clinical setting, preferably in oncology
• Strong writing skills and enthusiasm for writing as demonstrated by first author publications
• Statistical programming experience, including demonstrated proficiency in SAS and R
• Experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary environment
• A critical, independent, and creative thinker
• A professional, personable, and organized individual
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Grant writing experience is highly desired

Responsibilities:

• Under appropriate direction and guidance, performs research and related support activities including, (a) development, implementation, and management of research projects; (b) preparation of drafts of regulatory protocols and reports, manuscripts, and grants and (c) presentation of research at scientific meetings
• Interacts closely with Investigators and their collaborators in the consortium setting.
• Maintains membership and regularly attends appropriate professional associations, conferences, workshops, lectures, and seminars as supported by the overseeing Investigators.

Credentials and Qualifications:

• Minimum of an M.D. or Ph.D. in a discipline relevant to epidemiology or related field is required
• 2 years post-doctoral experience is preferred
• Experience working on research related to HPV and/or HIV is preferred