{"id":80914,"date":"2022-04-17T13:36:11","date_gmt":"2022-04-17T17:36:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scholarblogs.emory.edu\/epi\/?p=80914"},"modified":"2022-04-17T13:36:13","modified_gmt":"2022-04-17T17:36:13","slug":"spatial-epidemiologist-cdc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scholarblogs.emory.edu\/epi\/alumni\/spatial-epidemiologist-cdc","title":{"rendered":"Spatial Epidemiologist, CDC"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Position Branch\/Team:<\/u><\/b>\u00a0DHDSP\u00a0Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch, Small Area Analysis Team<\/u><\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n

About the Branch\/Team:<\/b>\u00a0The Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch (ESB), of CDC\u2019s Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention, monitors patterns and trends related to cardiovascular disease (CVD) outcomes and risks. ESB\u2019s scientific findings and reports help the division and its partners respond to emerging health risks and promote evidence-based CVD prevention efforts. The Small Area Analysis Team conducts innovative spatial and spatiotemporal analyses of CVD outcomes and makes high-quality local-level CVD data available via a variety of online GIS and mapping tools that can be easily accessed by a wide range of public health audiences.<\/p>\n

Duties of the Position:<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0Develop and apply spatial and spatiotemporal analytic methods to examine local-level CVD outcomes and trends by sociodemographic group and community socioeconomic characteristics.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0Develop and apply spatial statistical models that address spatial patterns in the burden of cardiovascular disease and proximity to health care resources.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0Provide advice and assistance in the development and implementation of procedures and methods for<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>expanding spatial and spatiotemporal analytic methods.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0Disseminate results of analyses in a wide range of venues including summaries, peer-reviewed journals,<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>oral presentations,\u00a0web materials, and interactive applications.<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0Develop and maintain expertise and research capacity in spatial and spatiotemporal analyses of cardiovascular disease<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0Work collaboratively with other teams within the Division, Center, and across the agency.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Desired Qualifications:<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0Experience developing and leading analyses of spatial and\/or spatiotemporal data<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0Advanced experience with statistical packages SAS and R<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0Knowledge of\/Experience using Bayesian statistical methods<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0Experience using ArcGIS or other mapping software packages<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0Experience in the management and analysis of large data sets<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0Experience with studies that address social determinants of health and\/or health inequities at the community level\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0Experience in analyzing and visualizing health outcomes by combining data from a variety of data sources<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0Demonstration of strong oral and written communication skills, including data visualization<\/p>\n

Note: Several divisions with the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion will be selecting applicants from the same position announcement.<\/p>\n

Vacancy Announcement Number:<\/span><\/u><\/b>
<\/span>HHS-CDC-D2-22-11426263\u00a0\u00a0<\/a>USAJOBS – Job Announcement<\/a>\u00a0 DE (external applicants)<\/p>\n

HHS-CDC-MP2-22-11426264\u00a0\u00a0USAJOBS – Job Announcement<\/a>\u00a0 MP (internal applicants)<\/p>\n

Opening\u00a0Date:<\/span><\/u><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/b>4\/1\/2022<\/span><\/p>\n

Closing\u00a0Date:<\/span><\/u><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>4\/18\/2022<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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