Clinical Research Epidemiologist

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates should have a background in clinical epidemiology, +/-biostatistics, or another similar quantitative discipline, with extensive experience working with large relational databases and strong skills in statistical analyses (multivariate regressions, cox regressions, Kaplan-Meier survival analyses, etc).

·         Master’s degree or higher.

·         Relevant experience in statistics, biostatistics, data science, or a similar quantitative field.

·         Highly proficient in SQL and/or SAS with experience manipulating large, complex datasets.

·         Prior experience manipulating and merging large, complex data.

·         Extensive experience and comfort working with relational databases.

·         Extensive experience importing, transforming, cleaning, merging, and editing data and with quality/accuracy measures.

·         Must be intellectually curious, have strong problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills, and attention to detail.

·         Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, with effective communication skills.

·         Experience with additional programming languages such as SQL, Stata, R, and Python for data analysis is a plus.

·         Prior clinical epidemiological research experience is necessary.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

Master’s degree (MS, MPH, MSc, etc) in relevant research area (psychiatry, infectious disease, pediatrics, public health) and four or more years of relevant experience and training, and relevant experience. Experience in a quantitative discipline such as statistics or clinical epidemiology is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

·         Excellent oral, written, and analytical skills, exhibiting fluency in area of specialization (environmental science, ecology, environmental health).

·         Ability to mentor and direct the work of others

·         Relevant subject matter knowledge

·         Substaintial experience with MS Office and analytics programs noted above (SQL, Stata, R, SAS,  Python, etc)

• Assist with new research proposals and applications for funding and grants.
• Excellent writing and analytics skills
• Contribute to the preparation of papers for publication. May be a co-author on publications. Present ongoing work and findings to colleagues at academic conferences.
• Perform ongoing literature review to remain current with new procedures and related research; propose new research directions based on new advances discussed in literature.
• Strong analytical skills and excellent judgment.

·         Must be intellectually curious, have strong problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills, and attention to detail.

·         Ability to priotize workload, adjust timelines, work under deadlines, and shift priorities based on program and scientific collaborators (with general guidance) is essential.

·         Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to complete detailed work accurately and thoroughly.

·         Developed project management skills.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:

·         For teaching jobs, advanced degree or certification may be required for some programs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

·         Extensive computer work- ability to remain at desk/on computer during perform desk-based computer tasks for lengthily periods of time (keyboarding, dexterity)

·         Ability to use voice to present information/communicate with others.

·         Occassionally utilize the telephone

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

Additional PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (remove if none)

WORKING CONDITIONS:

·         Work will be conducted in an administrative office setting and in a pediatric clinic

·         May work extended hours, evenings or weekends.

·         May travel locally.

• Occasional overnight travel.

~ All members of the Department of Pediatrics are engaged in continuous learning and improvement to foster a culture where diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice are central to all aspects of our work. The Department collectively and publicly commits to continuously promoting anti-racism and equity through its policies, programs, and practices at all levels. ~