Epidemiologist II, Sinai Urban Health Institute
Category : Alumni
Job Description
- Conducts analyses of epidemiological data.
- May oversee the work of and advise junior staff in data analysis, data reporting, and evaluation.
- Researches new methodological techniques.
- Understands and can use SAS, STATA, or similar data analysis software.
- Reviews epidemiological literature to obtain information on morbidity, mortality, and risk factors associated with diseases for inclusion in grants, reports, and publications.
- Under general direction, writes articles summarizing research findings for publication in professional journals and may mentor junior staff in writing such articles.
- Conveys results of epidemiologic and statistical analyses through written reports, publications, and presentations.
- Disseminates program and research findings to community and professional audiences.
- Participates in grant writing, including writing the research methods, providing epidemiologic information and data.
- Contributes substantially to the development and planning of new projects and programs.
- Reviews the literature regarding effective intervention approaches and adapts knowledge for target population(s).
- Designs and conducts surveys to collect new data to inform program development, policy, etc.
- Develops and maintains epidemiological databases.
- Oversees the recruitment of program participants.
- Manages program budgets. Tracks expenses and reports them to the Director of SUHI and funder on a regular basis
- Obtains and/or assists with IRB approval and maintenance.
- Designs methods to measure the effectiveness of programs and projects. Makes recommendations based on findings.
- Conducts process and outcome evaluations, reporting regularly on findings.
- May oversee and advise on process and outcome evaluation activities.
- May act as a project lead (i.e. Project Manager, or Research Manager) for smaller scale initiatives without direct supervision and/or in the absence of a more senior project lead.
- Serves as an expert and liaison to groups formed for the study of epidemiology and disease prevention/management.
- Networks with other professionals at Sinai and at the local, state, and national level to move projects forward and potentially secure support and resources.
Minimum Requirements
Educational and workforce preparation:
- An MPH or MS with concentration in epidemiology, biostatistics, or related field
- Three plus years of public health, project management, and other work experience that required proficiency in quantitative methods, research writing and dissemination
- Demonstrated project management experience, including timeline, budget, and staff oversight.
Quantitative skills in epidemiology and statistics:
- Wide knowledge, and proficiency in application, of epidemiologic and statistical methods to assess health-related data
- Knowledge of intervention research methods and program evaluation
- Command of epidemiologic concepts needed to guide analyses and assist with developing studies;
- Proficient use of statistical software such as Stata, SAS, and/or R
- Proficiency in creating and maintaining epidemiologic database systems.
Scientific writing and research presentation:
- Writing articles and reports for professional journals.
- Identifying funding opportunities and assist with grant writing
- Organizing and presenting study findings and epidemiologic information
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, translatable to multiple audiences and settings
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