Research Associate I: Epidemiologist
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine, 04122, USA
Listed on 2026-08-22
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Healthcare
Public Health -
Education / Teaching
Public Health
- Locations P.O. Box 9300, Portland, ME, 04104, US (Hybrid)
- Apply Before 04/20/2026, 03:59 AM
- Business Unit University of Southern Maine
- Grade Professional Salaried grade 04
- Job Schedule Full time
- Regular or Temporary Regular
- Department USM Cutler Institute Admin
- Bargaining Unit Universities of Maine Professional Staff Association (UMPSA)
The Catherine Cutler Institute at the University of Southern Maine, in partnership with the Maine CDC, is seeking a Research Associate I:
Epidemiologist.
The Research Associate I assists a team of USM epidemiologists in building epidemiology at USM and Maine CDC (the state’s health department) specifically focusing on topics in Environmental Health.
The Research Associate will be responsible for aspects of creating, implementing, and sustaining systems for public health surveillance within the Maine CDC. This includes assessing the burden and trends of environmental health-related outcomes, exposures,and risk factors in the general population and among sub-populations. This position will provide epidemiology support to programs within Maine CDC’s Toxicology and Environmental Epidemiology Program (TEEP), including Maine’s Environmental Public Health Tracking Program, Climate and Health Program, and partner activities (e.g. carbon monoxide poisoning surveillance, childhood lead poisoning prevention, water quality surveillance) as requested.
In addition, the RA-I will collaborate on epidemiologic studies with Maine CDC programs and with partners in other state and federal agencies.
This is a grant funded position with a starting annual salary up to $65,000. This is a hybrid remote position, with in-office days at the Maine CDC building in Augusta.
The University of Southern Maine offers highly competitive benefits for full-time and eligible part-time employees that includes (but is not limited to):
- 13 paid holidays plus earned vacation time and sick time.
- Health, dental and vision insurance.
- Low-cost short-term disability insurance and employer-paid long-term disability insurance.
- Employer-paid basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance.
- A tuition waiver program for employees and their spouse or dependent child(ren).
- A 403(b)-retirement plan with employer contribution.
- Free access to the METRO system, including the Husky Line with service between our Portland and Gorham campuses.
The University of Southern Maine is a vibrant academic community located in the greater Portland, Maine area, including campuses in Portland, Gorham, Lewiston, and online. USM is part of the University of Maine System and offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs, emphasizing hands-on learning, community engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration. With a highly engaged student-centered learning environment, USM is a steward of higher education, helping drive the economic, cultural, and civic life in the communities where our campuses are located and beyond.
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The University of Southern Maine fosters a welcoming and supportive campus environment that respects and appreciates varied perspectives, enhancing teaching, learning, personal growth, and overall institutional achievement. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our dedication to academic excellence and the enrichment of our community.
We are dedicated to our Service Promise, Student Focused Every Day and seek a team member who embraces this commitment and upholds our core values of Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity, and Responsiveness.
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