Research Associate Ii: Epidemiology

University of Maine System

Augusta, ME, United States
Base: up to $73,312; bonus/equity: not specified; ...
Hybrid
Public health surveillance systems
Chronic disease, maternal and child health, injury
Complex sample survey data analysis
The Research Associate II carries out a full range of complex epidemiologic and surveillance activities, with a focus on Chronic Disease, Maternal and Child Health, and/or Injury

Job Summary

  • The Research Associate II carries out a full range of complex epidemiologic and surveillance activities, with a focus on Chronic Disease, Maternal and Child Health, and/or Injury.
  • The RAII provides epidemiology and subject matter expertise to state, federal, and local partners and is responsible for creating, implementing, and sustaining systems for public health surveillance for the Maine CDC.
  • The University of Southern Maine offers highly competitive benefits for full-time and eligible part-time employees that includes (but is not limited to): 13 paid holidays plus earned vacation time and sick time, health, dental and vision insurance, and a 403(b)-retirement plan with employer contribution.

Matching Summary

The Research Associate II carries out a full range of complex epidemiologic and surveillance activities, with a focus on Chronic Disease, Maternal and Child Health, and/or Injury.

Salary

Base: up to $73,312; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Highly competitive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Public health surveillance systems
  • Chronic disease, maternal and child health, injury
  • Complex sample survey data analysis
  • Data visualization and analytic skills
  • Quantitative and qualitative research skills

Nice-to-have

  • Championing health disparities work
  • Applied epidemiologic studies
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration

Key Requirements

  • Masters Degree in Epidemiology or related field
  • Minimum of 6 years related work experience
  • Experience with major public health surveillance systems
  • Expertise conducting analysis of complex sample survey datasets
  • Programming in major computer-based statistical packages

Work Rights

Not specified

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