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Dept of Epidemiology - RA with Dr. Nick Smith - Autumn 2026 (Student/ASE)

Location: Seattle, WA (United States)

Part-time Position 20 hours per week

Closing Date: June 10, 2026

Degree Level(s): MS

Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00

Posted: June 3, 2026

Description:

The Seattle Epidemiologic Research and Information Center (ERIC), part of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is in search of a Research Assistant (RA) to contribute to the large, multicenter, epidemiological studies planned and conducted by our Center. We rely on de novo data collection and the VA electronic health record, which is a national resource with longitudinal data on over 5 million users of VA healthcare. Based upon existing experience and skills, selected students may be asked to contribute to the conduct, analysis, and/or scientific reporting of several studies investigating military exposures on Veteran health. The Research Assistant will work closely with the Seattle ERIC staff and leadership conducting the studies. The responsibilities of the Research Assistant may include (as determined by existing aptitude) activities related to data collection, study administration, data analysis, and/or generation of scientific products. Though offered through the Department of Epidemiology at the University of Washington, eligible and interested graduate students from any Department of the UW School of Public Health are encouraged to apply.  

 

The Seattle ERIC is part of the national Cooperative Studies Program (CSP) within the Office of Research & Development of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). We are housed within the local VA facility, VA Puget Sound, on Beacon Hill in Seattle.

 

Salary:

Salary is commensurate with academic standing, qualifications, and experience. All open positions have the following salary ranges: 

  • Salary Range for Schedule 1 and 3 (Premaster, Intermediate, Candidate): $1,806-$1,992 for 25% FTE; $3,612-$3,984 for 50% FTE.   
  • Salary Range for Schedule 2 (Premaster, Intermediate, Candidate): $2,778.50-$2,964.50 for 25% FTE; $5,557-$5,929 for 50% FTE.   
  • Hourly rate for Reader/Grader and undergrad RA/TA: $23.78.  
Additional Details:

Hours per week (approx.): 20

Skills/Eligibility:

Requirements: Experience conducting and interpreting epidemiologic analyses.

How to Apply:

Please apply via MS Form: Epidemiology Application for Open Positions (Contact epihr@uw.edu with access issues). 

Application Deadline: 6/10/26 at 5pm. 

For full position details, go to the link below.  

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