Epidemiologist ​/ Data Scientist ​/ Population Health Scientist (Open Rank

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Employment in this role may be contingent upon extramural funding and successful performance and may be terminated or reduced in percentage of appointment if such funding is not secured or ceases to be available.

Morehouse School of Medicine ( MSM ) is a place of distinction, serving as the nation’s leading academic medical center for vulnerable populations. It’s also a place for passionate individuals looking to join a dedicated community working today to help prepare tomorrow’s leaders.

We exist to:

• Improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities;
• Increase the diversity of the health professional and scientific workforce;
• Address primary health care through programs in education, research and service;

With emphasis on people of color and the under-served urban and rural populations in Georgia, the nation and the world.

At Morehouse School of Medicine, we’re leading the creation and advancement of health equity. You will find a fulfilling career at MSM!

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Pediatrics

Morehouse School of Medicine ( MSM ) seeks a highly analytical and collaborative Epidemiologist / Population Health Data Scientist to join the Department of Pediatrics in support of the Solve Sickle Cell Initiative. The successful candidate will lead and contribute to population health and outcomes research, design and analyze epidemiologic studies, and support the integration of basic science discoveries into clinical care across hospital and community settings.

Findings from community implementation and health services research will, in turn, inform future translational and basic science questions, reinforcing a bidirectional research model.

Morehouse School of Medicine ( MSM ), The Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (Children’s), and Emory University School of Medicine (Emory) are partnering in a $16M expansion of their Sickle Cell Disease Program called the Georgia Solve Sickle Cell Disease Initiative (Solve Sickle). The Initiative is supported by the Georgia Research Alliance, and investments from MSM , Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, and Emory University.

This initiative will focus on the development, testing, and implementation of new therapies in sickle cell disease and includes the addition of three faculty members at Emory and MSM . The Department of Pediatics at MSM invites qualified applicants to apply for the keystone position of this initiative as Data Scientist/Epidemiologist. This position may be funded by extramural grant funding and continuation is contingent upon the availability of these external funds.

• PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Data Science, Public Health, Computer Science, Health Informatics, or a related population science discipline; from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Familiarity with public health systems, health policy, and/or healthcare delivery systems.

• Strong quantitative, analytical, statistical, and scientific writing skills.
• Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., SAS , SPSS , R, or equivalent tools)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated experience in population health research, clinical trials, and/or health outcomes research.
• Demonstrated record of research productivity, including peer-reviewed publications and successful collaborative research initiatives.
• Demonstrated history of external research funding, where relevant.
• Experience working in collaborative, multi-institutional research environments.
• Experience in sickle cell disease research, health informatics, population health, clinical trials or related fields.

Open Until Filled No

Employment in this role may be contingent upon extramural funding…