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If you are using a screen reader and experience any difficulty accessing our web pages, please call 206-543-2544 or email and we will be happy to assist you.RESEARCH SCIENTIST/ENGINEER 4RESEARCH SCIENTIST/ENGINEER 4Req #: 236529Department: GLOBAL HEALTHJob Location: Seattle CampusPosting Date: 07/17/2024Closing Info: Closes On 07/24/2024Salary: $8,125 - $8,958 per monthOther Compensation:Union Position: YesLimited Recruitment: Open to UW Employees onlyIf you are a UW employee and would like to be considered for this position, please to apply.Shift: First ShiftBenefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website,As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.The Department of Global Health was established in 2007, bridging the schools of Medicine and Public Health, with a mandate to harness the expertise and interdisciplinary power of all UW schools and colleges. Our mission is to improve health for all through research, education, training, and service; to understand and address the causes of disease and health inequities at multiple levels; and to collaborate with partners to develop and sustain locally-led, quality health systems, programs and policies. Driven by tremendous interest among both students and faculty, the Department has grown explosively to more than 400 graduate students and hundreds more undergraduates. We have more than 380 faculty and 1,000 staff working on projects across 130 countries with our deepest ties in United States, Kenya, Uganda, Peru, Mozambique, India, South Africa, Tanzania, Ethiopia, and Nicaragua. At the Department of Global Health at the University of Washington, diversity is integral to excellence. The Department recognizes that disparities in health around the globe stem from inequity. The Department encourages and supports the multiple identities of staff, faculty and students including, but not limited to, socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, language, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, culture, spiritual practice, geography, mental and physical disability and age. The Department strives to become a local, national, and international leader in developing and maintaining increased representation and recognition of each of these dimensions of diversity among its faculty, staff, and students.The International Clinical Research Center (ICRC) has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time Research Scientist. This position will manage a portfolio of TB-related research, mentor PhD students and staff, and serve as scientific lead for multiple studies.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESUnder direction from the Dr. Paul Drain, Study Principal Investigator, the Research Scientist 4 will be responsible for the following activities, including, but not limited to:Subject Area Expertise, portfolio management and development - 50%Serve as subject area expert on TBDevelop and strengthen new collaborations with academic and community partners for implementation of TB researchDevelop new grants for submission to CFAR, NIH, BMGF, or other sponsorsManage a growing portfolio of TB-related work and ensure that all grants meet their milestones and deliverablesMentorship - 25%Mentor PhD students in developing analytic strategies, data analysis and developing conclusionsMeet with students regularly and support them through their dissertation workMentor staff working on portfolio of work to ensure they are meeting timelines and administering work in alignment with the protocolScientific and statistical leadership - 25%Contribute to and lead the writing and submission of manuscripts to academic journalsDevelop Statistical Analysis Plan (SAP) and undertake new analyses based on the SAP. Lead all statistical analyses for the portfolio and ensure analyses are completed on agreed upon timelines for multiple studies.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSMaster's degree in a related field and four years of relevant experience,OREquivalent combination of education/experience.Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.DESIRED QUALIFICATIONSNationally and international recognized expertise in the field of TBSelf-starter and able to work independently with no supervision.Excellent organization, interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and communication skills.Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your My Jobs page to take when you are access ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or .Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under .Open to UW Employees onlyIf you are a UW employee and would like to be considered for this position, pleaseUniversity of Washington
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