Principal Scientist Surveillance Research, American Cancer Society
Category : Alumni
Summary
The incumbent will join the team responsible for updating the Cancer Facts & Figures/Cancer Statistics family of publications, including the 69-year old Cancer Facts & Figures, American Cancer Society’s signature publication. This work includes promoting highlights and new findings internally (e.g., via webinars) and externally (e.g., via media interviews and conferences). There will also be the opportunity to design and conduct impactful cancer surveillance research for publication in peer-reviewed journals. Additional duties include assisting the VP and other senior staff in intramural research on special projects of enterprise- wide importance and serving as an internal/external subject-matter expert on descriptive epidemiology when appropriate.
Major Responsibilities
- Independently analyze data, conduct literature reviews, and revise content for Cancer Facts & Figures publications as needed according to schedule.
- Prepare and present society-wide webinars on these publications for greater dissemination of information.
- Lead and/or coauthor the accompanying cancer statistics articles.
- Respond to requests for data or interpretation of cancer statistics as needed.
- Provide analytical support for the presentation of incidence, mortality, and survival data using SEER*STAT and other relevant sources.
- Prepare tables and figures for scientific presentations using Excel, PowerPoint, and Origin.
- Document analytic programs and results in an organized, dated, and clearly labeled form for future reference.
- Conduct research projects for publications in peer review journals.
Knowledge/Skills
Formal Knowledge
- Master’s or PhD degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in Epidemiology, Public Health, Statistics, or similar field.
- Desire a minimum 2 years experience in statistical/analytical work, preferably in a public health or research environment.
Specialized Training or Knowledge
- Interest in descriptive epidemiology and surveillance research.
- Excellent written communications skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Knowledge of statistical methods and software.
- Knowledge of cancer, tumor registry operations, and data sources, such as SEER, CINA, and NCHS a plus.
- Familiarity with SEER*STAT highly desirable.
- SAS experience desired but not required.
