About the position
The Center for Biostatistics in AIDS Research (CBAR) at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is seeking a Master's level Biostatistician or Epidemiologist to join the Health Outcomes in Pregnancy and Exposure to HIV/ARVs study (HOPE). This position is ideal for a new graduate with a Master's degree in biostatistics, epidemiology, or a related field, who has a keen interest in analyzing data from observational studies. The HOPE study aims to enroll and follow approximately 1630 young women living with HIV across various US clinical sites, including Puerto Rico. This research leverages the Pediatric HIV/AIDS Cohort Study (PHACS) network to explore the multilevel determinants influencing the health of women living with HIV. The PHACS network, established in 2005, focuses on critical pediatric HIV research questions, including the long-term safety of fetal and infant exposure to antiretroviral therapy and the health impacts of perinatally acquired HIV infection and ART treatment on adolescents and young adults. In this role, the successful candidate will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of medical researchers, senior statisticians, epidemiologists, social scientists, and community advisory board members on new research initiatives within HOPE. Responsibilities will include providing input on study design, drafting analysis plans, statistical programming, data analysis, report writing, and co-authoring peer-reviewed manuscripts under the mentorship of senior staff. The position will also involve participation in internal CBAR committees, contributing to the collaborative research environment. The position is located within the Center for Biostatistics in AIDS Research (CBAR), which has a long-standing commitment to the growth and development of its research staff, offering a defined career path and opportunities for continuing education and attendance at professional meetings. This is a term appointment through February 28, 2026, with the possibility of renewal based on funding availability and performance.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with a multi-site multidisciplinary team on research initiatives within the HOPE study.
- Provide input on study design and apply novel causal inference approaches to research questions.
- Draft analysis plans for study concepts, forms, and questionnaire design and review.
- Conduct statistical programming and data analysis.
- Write reports and co-author peer-reviewed manuscripts under the mentorship of senior staff.
- Serve on internal CBAR committees.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a closely related field required.
- Experience with statistical software (such as SAS, Stata, etc.) required.
- Understanding of epidemiological concepts required.
Nice-to-haves
- Two-year master's degree (MA/MS/MPH) program preferred.
- Professional experience and/or education in statistical analysis of clinical or biological data, including failure time and categorical data.
- Experience with observational studies, study design, longitudinal data analysis, survival analysis, and categorical data.
- Interest in women's health, reproductive outcomes, oral health, genomics, complications of HIV, and social determinants of health.
- Experience working within a collaborative research team.
- Strong attention to detail, organized, and strong written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits
- 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff).
- 12 accrued sick days per year.
- 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January.
- 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire).
- Up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary caregivers.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs.
- Child and elder/adult care resources including on-campus childcare centers.
- University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation.
- Tuition Assistance Program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School.
- Professional Development programs and classes at little or no cost.
- Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, and discounts to various services.
