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Description:

The Genetic Analysis Center (GAC) in the Dept. of Biostatistics at the University of Washington has an exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant (RA) to participate in the Coordinating Center (CC) for a new NIH/NHGRI-funded research network, the Population Genomic Screening (PGS) Network. The PGS Network will develop and implement a pilot of population-based genomic screening that (1) selects high public health impact conditions (such as hereditary breast and ovarian cancer, Lynch syndrome, and familial hypercholesterolemia), (2) takes place in primary care settings, and (3) integrates patient, provider, and other community perspectives via robust engagement. The CC supports piloting genomic screening in primary care settings by helping to establish a screening protocol, managing the Network’s data, sharing best practices, and providing comprehensive logistical and administrative support to the Network. The RA will contribute to the ongoing development, documentation, and implementation of CC procedures in support of the Network’s scientific goals. The RA will also generally support the CC project manager and faculty investigators on relevant operational tasks. This position is appropriate for graduate students in the School of Public Health with an interest in public health genetics, collaborative consortium science, and/or implementation science.

Hours per week (approx.): 10

Skills/Eligibility:

Specific Job Functions

• Maintain, or contribute to the maintenance of, Network-wide resources including an Annotated Bibliography, Action Item tracker, Milestone and Deliverable tracker, and Working Group/Committee charters
• Assist with collating and organizing information across the Network to support a single IRB protocol
• Attend, take meeting minutes, and track action items for one or more Network Working Groups and Committees
• Contribute to the drafting, organization, and implementation of Network website content
• Attend select CC internal and Network meetings (primarily via Zoom)

Preferred Qualifications

• Facility with Google Suite, Microsoft SharePoint Online, Zoom management, and Slack
• Enrolled in Public Health Genetics, Health Systems and Population Health, Biostatistics, or related graduate degree program
• PhD student or second year Master’s student

How to Apply:

Interested students will email to Sarah Nelson (sarahcn@uw.edu) (1) CV or resume and (2) one-page cover letter addressing why they are interested in the position, relevant prior experience (coursework, research, or other professional experience), and what they would hope to learn from the position.

Submissions must use the email subject: PGSN RA Application