SME III – Population Survey Methodologist

Responsibilities

• Initiates, designs, implements, and evaluates epidemiological studies supporting the research project.
• Identifies sociodemographic and geographic correlation of disease progression as it relates to the research project and determines their relationships to the biology of the virus and pathogenesis of the disease.
• Designs and implements retrospective studies as follow-up if needed.
• Provides consultation regarding study design and necessary statistical analysis to include multivariate methods. Includes advising on designing studies, determining safety and effectiveness of new treatments, analyzing statistics and epidemiological interpretations of the research.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.

Qualifications

• Doctorate (PhD) in Epidemiology, Psychology, or a related field with a focus on survey methodology.
• At least 8 years of full-time post-doctoral work experience providing methodological inputs to complex multi-site surveys.
• At least 3 years of full-time post-doctoral experience leading large survey projects.
• Scientific publication record reflecting academic or federal research deliverables.
• Capability to provide senior-level subject matter expertise on survey methodology and measurement.
• Capability to advise on the design, implementation, and dissemination of large population-level surveys in the DoD.
• Capability to apply demonstrated expertise in survey design, sampling methods, survey statistics, and interpretation of survey findings to support the execution of the Health-Related Behaviors Survey.
• Knowledge and ability to use and teach complex 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 and mathematical software including SAS, MINITAB, and BMDP.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Capability to provide senior-level subject matter expertise on survey methodology and measurement.
• Capability to advise on the design, implementation, and dissemination of large population-level surveys in the DoD.
• Capability to apply demonstrated expertise in survey design, sampling methods, survey statistics, and interpretation of survey findings to support the execution of the Health-Related Behaviors Survey.
• Knowledge and ability to use and teach complex 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 and mathematical software including SAS, MINITAB, and BMDP.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.