Applied Research Scientist II_Cancer Epidemiology

Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. As the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, Moffitt employs some of the best and brightest minds from around the world. Join a dedicated team of nearly 11,000 who are shaping the future we envision. Moffitt has been recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation and is continually named one of the Tampa Bay Times’ Top Workplaces.

Summary APPLIED RESEARCH SCIENTIST II Coghill Lab | Cancer Epidemiology | Moffitt Cancer Center

Non-tenure-track scientific position within a collaborative clinical and translational research team in Moffitt's Population Science Research Division. Substantive opportunities to lead analyses and co-author peer-reviewed manuscripts, abstracts, and scientific presentations across multiple NCI-funded projects. Regular interaction with Dr. Coghill and multidisciplinary team members, with increasing independence after orientation to the team's research portfolio and workflows.

Lead research informatics and database-management activities, including integrating REDCap outputs with reproducible R workflows to streamline data quality review, reporting, analysis, and visualization. Independently analyze Moffitt clinical, epidemiologic, and molecular datasets; interpret results; and translate findings into figures, tables, presentations, and peer-reviewed manuscripts. Provide scientific and operational oversight for multiple R01-funded projects, including milestone and performance tracking, progress reporting, independent problem-solving and decision-making, and coordination of team members.

Has strong applied research experience in epidemiology, biostatistics or data science; subject area expertise is not required, but experience with infections and cancer research or global work is desirable. Demonstrates advanced proficiency in R and experience with management of complex clinical or molecular datasets; knowledge of REDCap or other database software is strongly preferred. Has experience leading statistical analyses and manuscript development and exercising sound independent judgment while working effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

PhD or other doctoral degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, data science, public health, behavioral or natural sciences, or a closely related discipline with at least 2 years as an Applied Research Scientist or equivalent is required.

Moffitt Team Members are eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid time off; retirement benefits; parental leave; and more. Located in Tampa, Moffitt offers a collaborative scientific environment in a diverse, growing metropolitan area with year-round cultural and recreational opportunities. We strive to support work/life balance.

$91,748.80 - $ Salary ranges posted for this position represent the expected base pay range for the role. Actual compensation may vary based on location and a variety of job-related factors, including experience, skills, education, and internal equity among Team Members in similar positions. We are committed to maintaining fair and equitable pay practices and regularly review compensation to ensure alignment across our workforce.

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