Principal Scientist, American Cancer Society
Category : Alumni
Job Description
Uses complex statistical models to estimate the independent contribution of social, biological, structural, behavioral determinants of health on disparities in cancer outcomes to inform public policies. Contributes to studies evaluating the effects of interventions on racial and socioeconomic disparities in cancer outcome. Provides expert advice to American Cancer Society (ACS) Global Headquarters and Divisions and American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). Develops and maintains strong internal (Office of Chief Medical & Scientific Officer, ACS CAN, Communications) and external (e.g., NCI, CDC) collaborations for formulating multidisciplinary high impact research projects in the field of cancer disparities.
Raises revenue through various mechanisms, including participating in grant submission. Serves as a national expert and ACS spokesperson in cancer disparities. Mentors interns and post-doctoral fellows. Serves as a national expert and ACS spokesperson in cancer disparities. Contributes to Facts & Figures as needed to ensure timely production of these reports on a regular schedule.
Major Responsibilities
- Estimate the independent contribution of social, biological, structural, behavioral determinants of health on disparities in cancer outcomes using complex statistical models.
- Examine racial and socioeconomic disparities in application of known interventions and outcomes.
- Identify new analytic strategies and statistical approaches applicable to cancer disparity research.
- Collaborate with other researchers at ACS, Cancer Intervention Surveillance Network administered by the National Cancer Institute, and other government and academic government institutions in advancing the field of cancer disparity research.
- Raise revenue through various mechanisms, including grant submission.
- Provide expert advice and expert consultation to ACS Global Headquarters and Divisions, ACS CAN, and other national and field staff on the sources, use, limitations, and interpretation of data related to cancer disparity and health equity.
- Serve as a national expert and ACS spokesperson in cancer disparities.
- Serve as internal resource for colleagues and for mentoring interns and post-doctoral fellows on research areas related to cancer disparities.
- Contribute to Facts & Figures as needed to ensure timely production of these reports on a regular schedule.
- Contribute to the Annual Report to the Nation as needed.
- Publish research findings in high impact journals.
- Publicize ACS’ research findings by speaking at scientific meetings and to the media.
Position Requirements
Knowledge
- Doctoral level degree in epidemiology, medicine, public health, or biostatistics and at least five years of experience in public health or research environment.
- Experience with large databases.
- Knowledge of survey data such as NHIS, NHANES, and SEER, and NLMS.
- Excellent analytic, conceptual, and quantitative/qualitative methodology skills.
- Proficient in use of statistical software (SAS, SPLUS, or SUDAAN)
Competencies
- Action oriented
- Communicates effectively
- Drives results
- Manages complexity
- Builds networks
- Cultivates innovation
- Optimizes work processes
- Manages ambiguity
Other Skills
- Experience working with a variety of large databases and at least one statistical analysis software system, preferably SAS.
- Substantial publications in peer-review journal.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and strong interpersonal oral and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
- Strong attention to detail
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