Research Lead (Research Assistant) - Georgetown University Medical Center

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

Requirements

As a top academic health and science center in the United States, Georgetown University Medical Center seeks to provide, in a synergistic fashion, excellence in education — training physicians, nurses and other health care professionals, as well as biomedical scientists — and cutting-edge interdisciplinary research collaboration, enhancing our basic science and translational biomedical research capacity in order to improve human health. Emphasizing service, we are dedicated to the Catholic, Jesuit principle of cura personalis — “care of the whole person.” Our partnerships with organizations in the region strengthen our work and expand its reach. 

The Research Lead (Research Assistant) provides primary research support for faculty academic book development and high-impact publications in medical humanities, history of medicine, and in the areas of diagnostic excellence and equity. The role focuses on comprehensive research support and manuscript development while maintaining organized research documentation systems. Working 10 hours per week, duties include but are not limited to:

• Conduct comprehensive literature reviews across humanities, social sciences, and medical databases.

• Support academic book manuscript preparation and revision.

• Create and maintain research databases with annotated bibliographies.

• Analyze historical and contemporary medical narratives.

• Manage citation systems and documentation for manuscripts.

Work Interactions
This position reports to a faculty member and works collaboratively as part of a team including other student assistants supporting various aspects of academic and public engagement work. The role requires strong independent work capabilities while contributing to Georgetown University's academic research and publishing initiatives. The position offers flexible scheduling within standard business hours.
 

Requirements and Qualifications

• Current undergraduate or graduate student with an interest in science and health studies, literature, and/or medical history

• Strong academic research and writing skills (writing sample required)

• Experience with research tools, databases, and citation management software [i.e. Zotero and Endnote]

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and meet deadlines

• Excellence in organization and attention to detail with proficiency in literature review methodologies

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Preferred Requirements and Qualifications

• Prior research assistant experience

• Background in literature, history of medicine, or medical humanities

• Experience with manuscript preparation and academic publishing

• Familiarity with qualitative research methods

• Experience with systematic literature reviews

• Knowledge of medical or healthcare contexts

• Experience with digital research tools and databases

Work Mode Designation
This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: