Epidemiologist II - MED

Responsibilities

• Initiates, designs, and implements epidemiological studies supporting the research project.
• Learns the effort to obtain, link and manage acquired data from various DoD data sources; this includes obtaining and maintaining assurances.
• Leads the execution and implementation of scientific research on various human subject datasets.
• Performs specialized epidemiologic and data science research utilizing observational protocols which involves specialized procedures.
• Trains and oversees students and Jr. Researchers through projects.
• Makes scientific observations, maintains detailed workbooks/documentation, and ensures documentation fulfills generally accepted professional/industry standards.
• Collaborates in coordinating and contributing to new grant and funding applications.
• Prepares written reports and manuscripts for submission to scientific journals.
• Manages portfolio including proposal review and project evaluation.
• Reviews project proposals and periodic reports with respect to design, analytic approach, and/or reporting.
• Provides epidemiologic support to internal working groups.
• Aids in the development of periodic reports, internal guidelines, and protocols.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor, such as administrative tasks in the support of research.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree. PhD preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience required.
• Knowledge and ability to apply epidemiologic research methods for assessing the risk of disease in humans due to potential risk factors.
• Advanced knowledge in computer programming with experience with advanced multivariate statistical methods.
• Knowledge of statistical software including SAS and R.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Environmental Epidemiology and metabolomics data experience a plus.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a T1 Public Trust background check.