Senior Research Associate

Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce

Senior Research Associate at Georgetown University supporting analytic and logistic tasks for health security initiatives. Collaborating with diverse teams and contributing to a range of global health projects.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeWashington • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $47,586 - $87,558 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in global health and health security, with strong capabilities in communication, research, and project management. Proficient in database management and literature review, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Graduate Degree in Public Health5-7 Years of Professional ExperienceCommunication Skills (Oral & Verbal)Database ManagementLiterature Review

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Hard Skills

Database ManagementLiterature ReviewOnline ResearchData Visualization

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationAttention to DetailAbility to Prioritize

Industry Keywords

Global HealthHealth SecurityHealth EconomicsPublic PolicyEpidemiology

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

assist with various analytic, research, and logistic tasks to support the research portfolio of the Center for Global Health Science and Security
work closely with Dr. Rebecca Katz, the Director of the Center for Global Health Science and Security
contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects relating to global health and health security
support the operations of the Health Security Operations Center, which includes research of health threats and continued production of the Situation Reports
facilitate the National Center Outbreak Response Experts team
help shape communications strategies in support of the Center

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate degree in law, public policy, epidemiology, public health, health economics, health policy, or related discipline.
5-7 years of professional work experience
Demonstrated interest in global health and health security
Ability to prioritize, focus and achieve results in a fast paced and complex environment
Ability to initiate and complete tasks under tight deadlines and changing priorities, while maintaining attention to results and detail
Ability to professionally and effectively communicate and work others in order to achieve team goals
Ability to work independently and in collaboration with a team
Required skills: Communication (oral & verbal), database management, literature review, online research
Preferred skills: data visualization and languages in addition to English

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
retirement savings
tuition assistance
work-life balance benefits
employee discounts
an array of voluntary insurance options