Biostatistics Fellow, Siemens Foundation-PATH Fellowship, Seattle, Washington

Biostatistics Fellow, Siemens Foundation-PATH Fellowship, Seattle, Washington
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Biostatistics Fellow (Graduate level), Siemens Foundation-PATH Fellowship

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7961

Job Description

**Applications accepted until February 24, 2017**

*Please include a cover letter describing your experience and interest in working in the global health and/or diagnostics field(s).

PATH, in partnership with the Siemens Foundation, is seeking a cohort of six students to join the competitive Siemens Foundation-PATH Fellowship Program. The program engages science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) students in innovative, hands-on assignments that serve society by accelerating high-impact, low-cost solutions to some of the world’s most pressing health needs.

This valuable learning opportunity is hosted by PATH, a leading global health innovation organization, and supported by the Siemens Foundation. Through targeted investments, the Siemens Foundation advances workforce development and education initiatives in STEM. Its mission is inspired by the culture of innovation, research, and continuous learning that is the hallmark of Siemens' companies.

Based in PATH’s Seattle, Washington, office, fellows are provided a meaningful research and laboratory experience and exposed to career opportunities in global health. Students will be supported by mentors in both organizations.

*All PATH fellowships are eligible for school credit. Please refer to your university's process for credit eligibility.*

PATH’s Global Program: Diagnostics     

Fellowship opportunity: Biostatistics Fellow (Graduate level)

Term: Three-month, full-time assignment, May through August 2017 or June through September 2017 (flexible, preference for May-August 2017)

Estimated number of hours per week: 40

Location of fellowship: Seattle, WA

Wage: $3,000/month; $9,000 total per fellow

Housing: $1,400/month; $4,200 total per fellow (for those not currently based in Seattle)

Fellowship project background and aims

The Diagnostics Global Program at PATH has a long history of delivering impactful technology solutions in the global health arena. With expertise in product development, technology evaluations in the field, and business collaborations with leading diagnostics companies, the group’s multifunctional set of skills and resources span the entire value chain. This includes a Biosafety Level 2 development laboratory; deep competency in user needs assessment; and team members dedicated to clinical field evaluations, project management, product introduction, and commercialization.

Fellowship overview:

Diagnostic developers and manufacturers need a clear definition of the technical specifications and market potential for new diagnostics for malaria elimination. Furthermore, policymakers need clarity on the accuracy, quality, and utility of available and forthcoming infection detection technologies to implement their elimination strategies. PATH, FIND and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation are working in partnership to advance the availability of more sensitive tests for malaria to support elimination strategies, with a specific aim to more accurately identify asymptomatic people who carry and therefore can transmit and propagate the disease.

Human C-reactive protein (CRP) is a marker of inflammation that is associated with infections and other chronic diseases. The dynamics of CRP during malaria infection, especially early-stage infection and in relation with other P. falciparum biomarkers (i.e., parasitemia and histidine-rich protein 2), has not yet been characterized. The project aims to measure P. falciparum biomarkers including CRP using specimens from human challenge study and field collections. The Biostatistician Fellow will be solely responsible for analyzing this data to further define CRP in the context of malaria infection.

Fellowship goals and learning objectives:   

The Biostatistics Fellow will improve his/her ability to apply various statistical methods to the design, analysis and interpretation of research studies, specifically to data around malaria field studies. The fellow will have the opportunity to collaborate with PATH scientists in the planning of laboratory investigations and analysis of resultant data using existing methodologies.

Proposed activities:

• Creation and management of database of ELISA test results
• Statistical analysis and interpretation of data as it relates to other laboratory data (PCR, ELISA, HS RDT and RDT results, etc.)
• Summarize and report on results of analysis (both verbally and in writing)

Required skills and experience:

• Current enrollment in a graduate program in biostatistics or bioengineering/biochemistry with statistics experience required
• Experience with statistical software like R, STATA, or SAS required
• Knowledge of molecular and analytical biochemistry concepts preferred
• Data management experience preferred
• Ability to record, analyze and interpret data, and communicate and present results to collaborators (orally and written)
• Keen interest in technologies and public health
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills, and the ability to work independently and effectively in a dynamic environment
• Readily adaptable to change and comfortable being involved in multiple tasks simultaneously
• Accountability for project success and delivering results
• Demonstrated ability to meet timelines and deliverables
• Professional demeanor with ability to interact with key stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficient in MS Office Suite 
• Must have legal authorization to work in the United States

PATH is dedicated to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

PATH is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. PATH does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or orientation, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Job Location

Seattle, Washington, United States

Company Location

United States, Seattle

Position Type

Intern