Associate Scientist II, Surveillance and Health Equity Science

ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS:

• Analyzes, interprets, and publisheshigh-impact research articles and/or Facts & Figures.65%.

• Provide analytical and technical support to senior staff members inSPHeReand Discovery Pillar. 10%

• Collaborateswithinternal and external subject matter experts.10%

• Publicizesresearch findings by presenting at scientific conferences and by speaking with the media. 5%

• Ensure the accuracy and consistency of data presented inscientificmanuscriptsandFacts & Figures Publicationand scientific manuscripts(e.g., proofreading text and data checking).5%

• Document analytic programs and results in an organized, dated, and clearly labeled form for future reference.5%

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Degree Required:​Master's Degree​orequivalentamount of experience and education inEpidemiology,Public Health,Health Policy,Health Economics,Biostatistics,andDemography.

• Preferred Degree:​Master's Degree​

• Certificate(s) or License(s):N/A

• Years of experience:Five to eightyears' experiencein statistical, medical, or biologic research.Cancer screening, early detection, and risk factor surveillance, and survey research experiencehighlydesirable

• Driver’s License Requirement(s)[Included only if driving ispart of the job duties]:N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:

• 5 years of experience in statistical, medical, or biologic research

• SAS or related statistical software (R, Stata, SUDAAN, SEER*Stat)

• Cancer screening, early detection, risk factor surveillance, and survey research experience

• Familiarity with large databases (NHIS, BRFSS, SEER, etc.)

• Good communicationskills.

• Attention to detail with numbers and calculations.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position may require up to 5% travel for conferences, seminars, and workshops.

PHYSICALREQUIREMENTS:

• Occasional standing, walking, bending, and lifting materials up to 5lbs