Assistant Epidemiologist - Rollins School of Public Health
Full Time
Atlanta, GA 30322
Posted
Job description
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JOB DESCRIPTION:
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Description:
Faculty in the Department of Behavioral, Social and Health Education Sciences at the Rollins School of Public Health, in partnership with Cherokee Nation Behavioral Health, have funding from the NIH Helping to End Addiction Long-term (HEAL) Initiative for a cluster-randomized prevention trial conducted in rural communities in or near the Cherokee Nation Reservation (in northeast Oklahoma). The goal of the trial is to implement and evaluate a theory-based, integrated multi-level intervention designed to prevent the onset and escalation of substance misuse among high school students into adulthood. Main outcome measures are assessed with a survey of youth followed over 3.5 years (7 survey waves).
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Under limited supervision, the epidemiologist would have knowledge of advanced statistical methods to analyze, develop, implement, and promote new and creative strategies and solutions to address public health issues and challenges in a clinical research environment.
- Designs, manages, and evaluates large, state-level (group-randomized) controlled trial.
- Thoroughly understands and executes study protocols and procedures to ensure accurate and consistent collection of data.
- Provides technical expertise and advice on study design and data analysis using a variety of statistical methods.
- May provide assistance with interpretation of statistical analysis for peer review.
- Contributes to grant proposals, protocols, data analysis plans and management, reports, manuscripts, and presentation of study findings.
- May participate in peer-reviewed manuscript authorship and occasional travel to scientific conferences.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A master's degree in public health (epidemiology) or related research intensive field from an accredited school. At least one year of related experience, which could be classified as fellowships, research assistantships, or part-time research activities, is preferred.
PREFERRED QUAILIFICATIONS:
- Ability to program in SAS. Additional statistical programming languages (R, MPLUS, etc) are also helpful, but not required.
- The ideal candidate will be comfortable with navigating across multiple systems data collection systems (Qualtrics, Redcap, etc), able to script data management code in either SAS or R, able to conduct regression-based analyses independently, and willing to learn additional analytic techniques as needed.
- Experience with research participant tracking is preferred.
NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
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The COVID-19 vaccine or an approved exemption is currently only required for individuals working in a clinical setting. For more information on the University or Hospital policies, including exemptions, please see our website.
Emory University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in University programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Executive Order 11246, as amended, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action. Emory University is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its affirmative action, equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Inclusion, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322.
Emory University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at 404-727-9877 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Please note that one week advance notice is preferred.
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