Senior Fellow, National Center for Health Research

Description

Terrific opportunity for someone with a PhD, MD, or similar graduate degree who recently completed their degree or post-doc or wants to move into the policy arena. Learn first-hand about the Washington policy scene by gaining hands-on experience with federal agencies!

Qualifications

We are seeking an experienced professional with expertise in quantitative research who can interpret and “translate” research findings into compelling and persuasive information for the public, policy makers, and potential funders. A doctorate or ABD in epidemiology/public health, medicine, psychology, or a closely related field is required.  Excellent understanding of public health statistics and oral as well as written communication skills are also required. Grant-writing skills are a plus. $50,000/year plus benefits for full-time work (must be 32 or 40 hours per week). Must be willing to commit for 6 months or 12 months, and will be eligible for promotion. Our office is a few blocks from the White House.

How to Apply

• Apply now for a Fellowship beginning in early 2020. Send a resume and cover letter to info [at] center4research [dot] org.
• For more information about our Center, see www.center4research.org and www.stopcancerfund.org.
• For more information about our policy work, see the policy and media sections of those websites. 
• Include your available starting date and numbers of hours per week in your cover letter. Please note: this is not a telecommuting position.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Brigham and Women’s Hospital

Description

The Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the Section of Clinical Sciences. The successful candidate will work on several projects examining the potential associations of dietary factors and diet-related metabolites with risk of osteoarthritis using advanced statistical methods. The data are from the Osteoarthritis Initiative cohort.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements include a PhD / ScD / DrPH in Biostatistics, Epidemiology, or other quantitative fields. Individuals with the following skills are encouraged to apply: background in clinical or public health research, excellent statistical and analytic skills (e.g. advanced programming skills using SAS and R, mixed effect model, longitudinal data analysis, etc.), and strong oral and written communication skills. Experience with large cohort studies and knowledge in -omics study is preferred.

Other information

• The appointment could be 2 years with possible renewal subject to performance and funding availability.
• Salary: $50,000 to $60,000 /year based on NIH policy with excellent benefits.

How to apply

To apply, please send cover letter describing your research experience and interests, CV, contact information for three references and two sample publications via email to Dr. Bing Lu, Associate Professor of Medicine at blu1 [at] bwh [dot] harvard [dot] edu.The Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School are AA/EOE.

Research Analyst, The Center for Disease Dynamics, Economics & Policy

The Center for Disease Dynamics, Economics & Policy (CDDEP) seeks an energetic individual to provide research support to its staff. The position will be based in CDDEP’s Washington, D.C. office.

Description

The Research Analyst will work closely with the DC team of epidemiologists, disease modelers and economists to provide research support for a CDC-funded project modeling transmission of multidrug-resistant organisms in healthcare settings. Research-related tasks will include literature reviews, data cleaning and analysis, and manuscript preparation along with some grant and administrative support. The supervisor may assign other tasks as needed.

Qualifications

We seek applicants with backgrounds in global/public health, epidemiology, economics, molecular biology, computer science and/or natural sciences to work as part of our research team. Candidates must have BA/BS, although an MA/MS/MPH is preferred. We especially seek individuals with knowledge of epidemiology and good analytical reasoning and technical writing skills. Experience with statistical programming using R/STATA is necessary and programming experience in other languages including C/C++, SQL, or Python is a plus. Applicants must be well organized, attentive to detail, and able to work independently.

How to apply

• Qualified candidates should send their cover letter, CV, writing sample, unofficial transcripts, and 3 professional references to jobs [at] cddep [dot] org.
• Please include “[YOUR NAME] – Research Analyst, Washington” in the email subject line.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered. Principals only. EOE.
• Women & minorities are encouraged to apply. 

Organization Description

CDDEP is a public health research organization with headquarters in Washington, D.C. and New Delhi, India. Its mission is “to produce independent, multidisciplinary research to advance the health and well-being of human populations in the United States and around the world.” Founded in 2009 as a center of Resources for the Future, CDDEP is now an independent non-profit organization. CDDEP’s team of economists, epidemiologists, disease modelers, policy and risk analysts carry out research on malaria, antibiotic resistance, disease control priorities, environmental health, alcohol and tobacco, and various other diseases. Research is divided across four areas: disease dynamics and behavior, disease dynamics and information structure, delivery of new technologies for disease control, and innovative financing. More information about CDDEP can be found at www.cddep.org.

Epi II/Surveillance Coordinator, Maryland Department of Health

Description 

An Epidemiologist II is the full performance level of work assisting in the design, conduct and analysis of epidemiological studies and investigations for disease surveillance in a headquarters program of the Maryland Department of Health. The main purpose of this position is to conduct epidemiological studies by identifying causative agents related to substance use/opioid morbidity and mortality. This position assists in the design, collection, analysis, and dissemination of substance use/opioid morbidity and mortality data to provide the state with complete, accurate and timely substance use/opioid data to support Maryland’s opioid response.

This position plays an important role in analyzing substance use/opioid data to determine changes in trends and proposing practices or policies based on these findings to inform the state’s goal of driving down opioid overdose. As part of the Maryland Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) program, which has an annual budget of $7,214,413, this position serves to enhance data-driven decisions of substance use/opioid prevention activities by providing data, analyzing data, and preparing data reports.

This position engages closely with internal and external partners, including Maryland Department of Health (MDH) senior leadership, local health departments, and data stewards to ensure high-quality, comprehensive, and timely data analysis, dissemination, and usage to support statewide overdose prevention strategies. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Education:    A Master’s degree in the field of Public Health from an accredited college or university with a minimum of three graduate courses in Epidemiology and one graduate course in Biostatistics.  A copy of your transcript must be attached to the application.
• Experience:  Two years of experience in designing and conducting epidemiological studies and investigations for disease surveillance as an Epidemiologist after receipt of the Master’s degree.
• NOTE: Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Health Care Science classifications or Clinical Lab, Medical Scientists, or Bio Medical Lab Officer specialty codes in the health research field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

Click here to learn more about the position and to apply online! 

Information Analyst I, Emory University

Description 

Abstractor II, Public Health Institute

Position Description 

The Cancer Registry of Greater California (CRGC), a program of the Public Health Institute (PHI), is seeking an Abstractor II to support its important work in the cancer community.

The Abstractor II will perform casefinding by reviewing pathology reports, electronic medical records, the Medical Record Disease Index (MRDI) and other casefinding documents, and later abstracting identified cases. They will also assist with other regional abstracting activities as necessary.

Organization Description

PHI is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting health, well-being and quality of life for people throughout California, across the nation and around the world. As one of the largest and most comprehensive public health organizations in the nation, we are at the forefront of research and innovations to improve the efficacy of public health statewide, nationally and internationally. PHI was distinguished as one of the top 50 “Best Non-profit Organizations to Work For” by the Non-Profit Times in a national search. To learn more about our meaningful work visit www.phi.org.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Review casefinding documents such as online pathology reports to determine hospital, state, and national reportability.
• Abstract and code data from electronic medical records according to specific guidelines.
  Accurately interpret and code American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC), Collaborative Staging, ICD-O-3 coding, Multiple Primary and Histology Coding Rules, and the Hematopoietic reporting requirements.
• Maintain a clear understanding of Cancer Reporting in California, Volume I.
• Abstract for assigned contracted reporting facilities, which include but are not limited to surgery centers, radiation centers, or hospitals.
• Provide abstracting training for Abstractor I, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or a combination of education and relevant healthcare experience.
• Credentialed by the National Cancer Registrar’s Association (NCRA) as a CTR (Certified Tumor Registrar).
• 5 years of abstracting experience. Either regional registry, hospital, contract, or combination abstracting accepted.
• Ability to maintain at least 97% 97% abstracting and coding accuracy.
• Solid understanding of California reportability requirements.
• Knowledge of cancer therapy, Collaborative Staging, ICD-O-3 coding, Multiple Primary and Histology Coding Rules, cancer reporting in California utilizing Volume I and the Hematopoietic reporting requirements.
• Excellent knowledge of medical terminology, medical procedures, anatomy and physiology and the cancer disease process.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR).

Important Information

• This is a full-time (40 hours per week) position based in Sacramento, CA.
• This position is eligible for PHI’s full suite of benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts, and generous time off.
• This is a reading-intensive position as nearly all aspects of this position are performed on a computer and from reading online source material.

Click here to learn more about the position and access the online application. 

Environmental Epidemiology Research Opportunity, ORISE

Position Description 

A research opportunity is currently available at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Research and Development (ORD), Center for Public Health and Environmental Assessment (CPHEA), located in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. EPA ORD recently reorganized and this is the newly named Center. This was formerly in the National Exposure Research Laboratory (NERL).

This research opportunity is to evaluate the beneficial influences of the natural environment on human well-being. This research opportunity focuses on the influence of local natural environment (e.g. residential neighborhood) on human health and well-being. The research participant may collaborate with a dynamic multidisciplinary team of Federal scientists and research fellows with expertise in environmental health, landscape ecology, remotely-sensed earth observations, and social surveys. The research project may involve geospatial and statistical analyses of large existing national databases including individual-level health survey data.

Duties

Under the guidance of a mentor, the participant may be involved in the following research activities: developing and computing indicators of ecosystem services; estimating exposure or dose; identifying and compiling relevant socioeconomic and additional environmental data; and modeling individual-level human physical and mental health outcomes using these variables. Analyses may explore land use and land cover within residential buffers, temporal and/or residential relocation effects, and climate and latitudinal variability that may influence the local natural environment’s effect on health behaviors and outcomes.

The research participant will have the opportunity to support the development of manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed scientific journals. The research participant may have the opportunity to attend at least one scientific conference to present research and continue professional development.

*Anticipated Appointment Start Date: Spring/Summer 2020

Qualifications

The qualified candidate must have received a doctoral degree in one of the relevant fields. Degree must have been received within five years of the appointment start date.

Preferred skills

• Statistical and geospatial analysis and programming using ArcGIS, Python, SAS, and/or R
• Knowledge of ecosystem services

How to Apply

A complete application consists of:

• An application
• Transcript(s) – For this opportunity, an unofficial transcript or copy of the student academic records printed by the applicant or by academic advisors from internal institution systems may be submitted. All transcripts must be in English or include an official English translation. 
• A current resume/CV, including academic history, employment history, relevant experiences, and publication list
• Two educational or professional references

Epidemiologist II, Cecil County Health Department

Description

This position will manage and analyze public health surveillance data, in order to discover disease trends and their impact on the community. Such data will also provide clarity regarding prevalent health problems affecting the community.

Additionally, based on information provided by this data, this position will be able to make recommendations for disease control and prevention, as well as assist in setting priorities in community health planning. Lastly, this position will provide epidemiological assistance in the agency’s emergency preparedness planning and response activities.

Location: MDH/Cecil County Health Department, Division of Administrative Services, Elkton, Maryland

Minimum Qualifications 

Education: A Master’s degree in the field of Public Health from an accredited college or university, with a minimum of three graduate courses in Epidemiology and one graduate course in Biostatistics.

Experience: Two years of experience in designing and conducting epidemiological studies and investigations for disease surveillance as an Epidemiologist, after receipt of the Master’s degree.

Note: Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a Commissioned Officer in Health Care Science classifications or Clinical Lab, Medical Scientists or Bio Medical Lab Officer specialty codes in the health research field of work, on a year-for-year basis, for the required education.

Desired Qualifications 

The desired candidate should have experience collecting and analyzing data from multiple data sets, as well as experience communicating with diverse stakeholders.

Click here to learn more about the position and apply online. 

Senior Research Associate, NYC DOHMH

Position Description 

The NYC DOHMH’s Bureau of Health Promotion for Justice-Impacted Populations is currently recruiting a Senior Research Associate to support surveillance, monitoring, and evaluation activities across the Bureau. The ideal candidate will have a masters or doctorate degree in public health, experience with health services research, strong program management and quantitative and qualitative research skills, and experience and interest in working with justice-impacted populations.

Responsibilities 

• Work as part of a team dedicated to promoting the behavioral and physical health of justice-impacted populations by using and integrating health services, financial, epidemiological and surveillance data to develop evidence-based public health policies and programs.
• Participate in developing a surveillance, monitoring and evaluation strategy to support the work of BHPJIP, including leading and conducting high-level analytic activities to inform Bureau policy and program interventions, including:
  
  • Characterizing the behavioral, mental and physical health of people with a history of justice involvement living in the community and of justice-impacted populations.
  • Identifying and monitoring behavioral, mental and physical health disease trends.
  • Evaluating behavioral, mental and physical health care and program gaps.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to identify, integrate, and analyze available health information and health outcomes data for underserved populations in New York City.
• Participate in the coordination of research activities, including database management, data analysis and reporting.
• Prepare written documents, including manuscripts, memos, reports, and presentations.
• Participate in special studies and activities as assigned and other duties as deemed necessary by the Director of Surveillance, Monitoring and Evaluation, the Assistant Commissioner of BHPJIP, or their designee.

Minimum Qualifications 

• For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health)
  • A master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.
• To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:
  • 1) A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or
  • 2) A master’s degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization
  • Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” or “2” above. However, all candidates must have at least a master’s degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in “2” above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in “1” and “2” above.

To Apply

Click here to learn more about the position and access the application page. Apply online with a cover letter. In the Job ID search bar, enter: Job ID number # 430881.

Oral Health Epidemiologist, Wisconsin DHS

Position Summary 

The incumbent will provide statewide leadership and expertise for surveillance methodologies, design, and evaluation of collection protocols, statistical analysis, interpretation of results, and presentation of findings for oral health issues. In response to requests for technical assistance, the incumbent will provide consultation, resources, and guidance to state and local oral health partners related to oral health issues, concerns and planning for local basic screening surveys. In this position, the incumbent will serve as the primary lead in compiling and developing narrative, statistical, visualizations, maps, fact sheets and major reports to include but not limited to the burden of oral disease, disparities, Medicaid utilization, community water fluoridation, sealant application, workforce and other reports for dissemination to policy makers, program decision makers, local agencies, health professionals, and others as appropriate.

The incumbent will be responsible for developing and implementing oral health surveillance using the Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors Basic Screening Survey guidance. Specifically, leading the planning, implementation, analysis and reporting for Head Start/preschool children, third grade children, ninth grade children, adults and older adults. The incumbent will also be responsible for working with other program staff to assure that surveillance activities are aligned with programmatic activities to achieve deliverables and desired outcomes.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified candidates will have:

• Experience identifying populations and sub-populations at greatest risk for poor health outcomes.
• Experience using statistical methods and computer applications to input and analyze epidemiologic data (e.g. MS Excel, SAS, STATA, SPSS, ArcGIS, Infogram, Tableau, etc.).
• Experience applying epidemiologic methods relevant to oral health or chronic disease surveillance such as creating surveys; data matching to identify areas for quality improvement and outcomes; identifying trends; economic burden and impact; etc.
• Experience using data visualization techniques to develop materials for dissemination of results/findings for quality or performance improvement.
• Ability to work as a team including establishing and maintaining effective relationships.
• Ability to organize, multi-task and prioritize workload demands.
• Effective communication skills.

In addition, well-qualified candidates will also have:

• Experience directing epidemiological surveillance of oral health issues aimed at reducing the burden of oral health disease (e.g. dental caries, periodontal disease, access to care, etc.).
• Experience working in a public health setting.

Click here to apply online!