Research Data Analyst RP

Department Summary

The Epidemiology department in the Fielding School of Public Health is a national leader in preparing a new generation of epidemiologists. Through specialized methodologies, epidemiologists identify, track, and analyze how diseases and other conditions are caused, transmitted, and prevented, as well as how they are distributed throughout the population. Such information plays a critical role in guiding policies and other evidence-based strategies to promote health and work toward health equity.

The vital importance of epidemiologic research was highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic, in which epidemiologists have helped to track outbreaks and provide guidance on how the virus spreads in community settings.

The Epidemiology department in the Fielding School of Public Health is a national leader in preparing a new generation of epidemiologists. Through specialized methodologies, epidemiologists identify, track, and analyze how diseases and other conditions are caused, transmitted, and prevented, as well as how they are distributed throughout the population. Such information plays a critical role in guiding policies and other evidence-based strategies to promote health and work toward health equity.

The vital importance of epidemiologic research was highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic, in which epidemiologists have helped to track outbreaks and provide guidance on how the virus spreads in community settings.

Seeking a Research Data Analyst 3 to support a dynamic public health research program focused on advancing impactful research through study coordination, data analysis, and project management. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on complex research initiatives while contributing to scientific publications, presentations, and other research dissemination activities.

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• 2 years Experience working in global health research projects, surveillance, or in a public health role on communicable diseases or emerging infectious diseases. (Required)
• Experience writing or supporting
  1) research protocols,
  2) IRB submissions, and/or
  3) grant applications. (Preferred)
• 2 years Experience with quantitative survey design for epidemiologic research. (Required)
• 2 years Experience in data analysis using R or SAS. (Required)
• Experience in manuscript writing for scientific publication. (Required)
• 2 years Experience working in a laboratory or with laboratory data, specifically serologic assay data. (Preferred)
• Ability to coordinate progress with multiple stakeholders (Required)
• Knowledge of data analysis methods including, regression and maximum likelihood estimation, survival analysis, multilevel modelling, and other key epidemiological analyses. (Required)
• Skill in conducting literature searches. (Required)
• Ability to work independently, under tight deadlines. (Required)
• Ability to interact diplomatically, yet effectively with individuals from various social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds. (Required)
• Extensive knowledge of emerging infectious diseases, including mpox Ebola, and vaccine preventable diseases including polio and measles. (Preferred)
• Ability to develop and deliver incisive, coherent presentations; ability to articulate clearly (Required)

• PhD in Public Health (Preferred)
• Other Type of Degree MPH degree or equivalent combination of education and experience (Required)

• Background Check:
  Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m

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