Graduate Research Assistant, Emory-Einstein TB/HIV Research Group
Category : Student Opportunities Work Study
Position Description
We are seeking 3-4 graduate level students for the Fall-Spring semester 2020-2021. The positions focus on infectious diseases including COVID-19, drug resistant tuberculosis, latent tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS; and Global Health research projects.
Specific student responsibilities include:
- Assist with research project management
- Transcribe Lab results accurately on case report forms (CRFs)
- Conduct quality checks (QC) of data that is transcribed on CRFs
- Enter study data in the REDCap database
- Create data reports and resolve data entry queries
- Review data compare and logic check reports to resolve data discrepancies
- Assist in the development of primary data analyses using SAS
- Develop CRFs and CRF instructions sheets
- Create study participant binders and electronic archives of CRFs
- Create and update study related standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Prepare project related team meeting agendas and actively participate in meetings
- Prepare and present progress reports and data analyses in team meetings
- Participate in COVID-19 contact tracing and case investigation activities
- Assist with research project human resources and finance related activities
- Complete additional duties as assigned by the Project Coordinator and Director Research Program
- The candidate must be a team player who is enthusiastic, meticulous, well-organized with excellent interpersonal skills.
Emory-Einstein TB/HIV Research Group Profile
The Emory-Einstein TB/HIV research group housed within the Departments of Epidemiology and Global Health, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University has a top notch TB, HIV and Global Health academic research and training program that is recognized both nationally and internationally. Our research projects are in close collaboration with leading stakeholders including Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – Atlanta, Albert Einstein College of Medicine – New York, Public Health Research Institute (PHRI) – New Jersey, Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, Columbia University – New York, University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) – South Africa, Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA) – South Africa, Amauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI) – Ethiopia, DeKalb County Board of Health – Atlanta, and Fulton County Board of Health – Atlanta.
Additional Information
- Position timeline: Fall 2020 – Spring 2021
- This position is also posted on the Emory Handshake website:
- REAL 2020-2021 position (posting ID #3928759 and #3928755)
- Non-REAL 2020-2021 position (posting ID #3928747)
How to Apply
Interested applicants should send a cover letter and updated resume to Dr. Salim Allana, Director Research Program (Email: salim [dot] allana [at] emory [dot] edu) no later than September 10, 2020.
