RTI: Senior Research Epidemiologist, Research Infectious Disease Epidemiologist

RTI is recruiting candidates for 2 epidemiology positions:

Senior Research Epidemiologist- 3
Social and Statistical Sciences Department
Statistical and Epidemiology Division

Position Description:
RTI International invites applications for a senior level epidemiologist who will serve as a principal investigator on large multi-center, multi-protocol studies and to provide long-range direction on research programs in the statistics and epidemiology unit. We require candidates who have a proven track record in successfully leading multi-center research. RTI’s staff in the Statistics and Epidemiology unit conduct surveys and epidemiologic and clinical studies and have research interests in child and maternal health, genetics, environmental health, health disparities, HIV/AIDS, cancer, cardiovascular, and other chronic disease and infectious diseases.
Responsibilities of the Position:
§ Serves as PI for coordinating centers of multi-site projects.
§ Provides senior leadership for all aspects of the project including study design, protocol development, study implementation, preliminary and final data analysis, and presentation of study results.
§ Maintains effective liaison with funding officials, collaborators from universities and other organizations, laboratories, clinical centers, and specimen storage facilities.
§ Leads development of grant, cooperative agreement and contract proposals.
§ Leads development of manuscripts for refereed journals.
§ Monitors overall process and quality of studies and activities.
§ Monitors study resources and budgets.
§ Serves in a leadership role in strategic planning, business development, and staff mentoring.
Professional and Personal Qualifications:
§ A doctorate in epidemiology, medicine, or related field.
§ At least 10 years experience working with epidemiological and/or clinical trial research.
§ 20 years of Multi-Site and Principal Investigator management experience
§ Experience in applying epidemiologic methods to clinical, epidemiological, behavioral or environmental problems.
§ Demonstrable track record of leadership in developing and sustaining a climate that fosters growth in research funding, staff capabilities, and scientific excellence and reputation.
§ A record of scientific stature in presentation and publication of study results in peer-reviewed journals on topics related to multi-site study design.
§ Participation in major professional societies or associations.
§ Extensive experience in developing business and working with clients that fund research in public health, including federal agencies, private foundations, and/or the commercial sector.
§ Excellent skills in communication, negotiation, compromise, and building consensus within and between groups.
§ We are flexible on the work location. Possible locations include RTI’s offices in Rockville, MD, Washington, DC, Atlanta, GA, Waltham, MA or Research Triangle Park, NC.
§ We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

Contact:
Maryla Smith
Senior Search Consultant
Office of Human Resources
Global Staffing Group
RTI, International
919-485-2678
mbrownsmith@rti.org


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RTI's Statistics and Epidemiology International Studies Program is seeking candidates to fill a Research Infectious Disease Epidemiologist position. This program will be based in Research Triangle Park, NC, Washington, D.C., or Atlanta, GA.

Responsibilities:
· Serves as PI/PD for large, international epidemiologic research and surveillance projects in the area of infectious diseases.
· Provides senior leadership for all aspects of projects including study design, protocol development, study implementation, preliminary and final data analysis, and presentation of study results.
· Monitors overall process and quality of studies and activities.
· Monitors study resources and budgets.
· Maintains effective liaison with funding officials, client technical and program staff, and collaborators from universities, NGOs, and other organizations.
· Leads development of grant, cooperative agreement and contract proposals.
· Leads development of manuscripts for refereed journals. Serves in a leadership role in strategic planning, business development, and staff mentoring.
Qualifications:
• 5-10 years experience working with epidemiological and/or clinical trial research with significant international experience.
• Experience in applying epidemiologic methods to clinical, epidemiological, or behavioral problems.
• Experience with public health surveillance.
• Demonstrable track record of leadership in developing and sustaining a climate that fosters growth in research funding, staff capabilities, and scientific excellence and reputation.
• A record of scientific stature through presentations at conferences and publication of study results in peer-reviewed journals.
• Participation in major professional societies or associations.
• Experience working with clients that fund research in global public health, including federal agencies, private foundations, and/or the commercial sector.
• Excellent skills in communication, negotiation, compromise, and building consensus within and between groups. Knowledge of second language preferred.
• Position requires international travel to meet with collaborators and oversee project activities.
Education:
· PhD or MD in epidemiology, medicine, or related field
· 5-10 years of direct responsibility for International Health Studies
Contact:
Maryla Smith
Senior Search Consultant
Office of Human Resources
RTI, International
919-485-2678
mbrownsmith@rti.org
http://www.rti.org/