Kansas: Epidemiologist for Kansas Department of Health and Environment

Job Title: Epidemiologist
Job Number: #155675
Organization: Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Posted: 3/30/2007
Type: Full-Time
Classification: Epidemiology
Industry: State Government
Number of Openings: 1
Location: Topeka,  KS    USA
Compensation: Education and experience would determine placement at appropriate epidemiologist level and pay would be commensurate

Position Description: : Serves as coordinator of Hepatitis A and B prevention immunization activities, including IG inventory management and distribution and the Hepatitis B perinatal program. Designs, develops, analyzes, and reports survey data related to the Vaccine for Adults at Risk of Hepatitis program, and the perinatal Hepatitis B program.

Employee provides technical assistance and conducts and/or participates in field epidemiologic investigations of disease outbreaks by conferring with local health departments and health care providers, reviewing reports of positive laboratory tests, and discussing diagnostic criteria and treatment regimens. Employee develops epidemiologic study data collection instruments and participates in interviewing subjects associated with disease outbreaks as needed. Employee provides education and recommendations regarding control of disease outbreaks based on results of field epidemiologic investigations and State and Federal guidelines. Participates in the Epidemiologist on-call rotation.

Develops and implements studies to assess immunization rates among children in Kansas. Evaluates the potential need for changing or updating the design of studies. Produces a report of the study results in both written and oral formats. Presents report to local health department administrators and other internal and external partners and/or consultants.  As an epidemiologist for the immunization program, incumbent will develop and implement, in conjunction with the Senior Epidemiologist, special projects and studies designed to assist in strategic planning and evaluation of immunization programs and other activities related to prevention and control of vaccine-preventable diseases. Presents results of special projects and studies in both oral and written formats to local, state, and national audiences.

Perform other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications: Required: Advanced Epidemiologist: MPH/MS and independent work experience as an epidemiologist.
Preferred: Ability to coordinate outbreak investigations. Knowledge of vaccine- preventable diseases. Knowledge of and ability to apply the use of computers for the manipulation, analysis, and management of epidemiological data. Ability to conduct comprehensive analyses on surveillance data and other information for the purposes of determining the need for epidemiological investigations. Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain favorable relationships with colleagues and outside partners. Knowledge of incubation periods, periods of communicability, common modes of transmission, and public health significance of all communicable diseases.

This position will require travel. Any employee operating a vehicle on official state business must possess a valid State of Kansas drivers license.

Organization Description: Department of Health and Environment

Closing Date: 6/29/2007
 
Contact Name: Linda Smith,  Recruiter
Contact Location: 1000 SW Jackson
Suite 580
Topeka   KS  66612
USA
Contact Phone: 785-296-1290 
Contact Fax: 785-296-6320
Contact Email: recruiter@kdhe.state.ks.us
Web Address: http://www.jobs.ks.gov

How to Apply: To Apply go to jobs.ks.gov, for Employment Application and Personal Data. Hard copy and copies of College Transcripts can be sent to Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Human Resources Management, 1000 SW Jackson, Suite 580, Topeka, KS 66612 or faxed to 785- 296-6320.
Applicants claiming Veterans' Preference must submit a copy of their DD-214 with their application materials.

Additional Information: The Department of Health and Environment is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KDHE encourages applications from all persons. Federal and state legislation prohibits discrimination of the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, and veteran status. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to contact Human Resources if accommodations are needed in completing an application, interviewing and any other aspect of the employment process. The mission of KDHE is to protect the health and environment of all Kansans by promoting responsible choices. Fax 785-296-6320. Recruiter 785-296-1290

North Carolina: Genetic Epidemiology Data Analyst at Duke Center for Human Genetics

Duke Center for Human Genetics
Genetic Data Analyst

The Duke Center for Human Genetics (CHG) has immediate openings for Genetic Data Analysts. This is a position in one of the largest human genetic research laboratories in the country. CHG investigators study the genetic epidemiology of complex human diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, birth defects, age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma and psychiatric disorders. This position will work independently and carry out research projects under the direction of a senior genetic epidemiologist, performing analyses of familial and clinical data. The successful applicant must be familiar with commercial statistical software packages (e.g. SAS), and must be willing to learn new analytical techniques and use a variety of non-commercial software. Genetic analysis methods include pedigree linkage analysis, association analysis and analysis of gene expression data. The successful applicant will be involved in developing practical procedures necessary for the collection and management of the data and in preparing summary reports and scientific publications. Flexibility in using a variety of computer platforms is necessary. A Master’s degree (or more advanced degree) in epidemiology, biostatistics, statistics or a related field is required. Previous experience in statistical-genetic analyses is an advantage, but not a requirement.

Send a cover letter detailing interest in the position, curriculum vitae, and a list of three professional references by mail to: Genetic Data Analyst Jobs, Duke Center for Human Genetics, DUMC Box 3445, Durham, NC 27710, or (preferably) email to gdajob@chg.duhs.duke.edu . More information about ongoing CHG research can be found at http://wwwchg.duhs.duke.edu .

Maryland: Project Coordinator for Tuberculosis Epidemiologic Studies Consortium

Tuberculosis Epidemiologic Studies Consortium

Project Coordinator

 

General Summary

 

Full time contractual project coordinator position for Tuberculosis Epidemiologic Studies Consortium (TBESC).  The TBESC was established by the CDC in 2001 as a multi-site, multi-state endeavor in order to build the scientific research capacities of state and metropolitan TB control programs.  The studies conducted through the consortium involve the identification, diagnosis, prevention, and control of active TB disease and latent TB infection.

 

The Project Coordinator will He/She would need to The Project Coordinator will also; and finally, to, and submit hard copy data, and.

 

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

1. oversee the project activities for a study examining factors that contribute to adherence of and completion of latent tuberculosis treatment.
2. characterize record systems for target clinics, create plan to survey patients and obtain administer initial questionnaires to 200 patients, interim questionnaires to 65 patients, and final questionnaires for 130 patients IRB approval and other arrangements for the study. 
3. Conduct field work as needed, per study protocol
4. Enter, manage and analyze data
5. Write quarterly progress reports
6. Participate in weekly conference calls with CDC Principle Investigators.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

1. master's degree with training in public health, epidemiology, clinical research, or related field
2. Knowledge of TB
3. Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with study subjects and other research staff
4. Ability to use IBM-compatible PCs. Experience with data management programs strongly desirable.  Familiarity with basic biostatistics desirable.
5. Ability to function independently with a high degree of motivation essential.

Supervision:  Reports to Study Coordinator for the TB Epidemiologic Studies Consortium

 

Salary: Commensurate with experience

           

Please send resume:

 

Attn: Wendy Cronin, PhD

Division of Tuberculosis Control, Refugee and Migrant Health

Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

201 W. Preston St., Rm 307-A

Baltimore, MD 21201

Fax: (410) 669-4215

croninw@dhmh.state.md.us

Maryland: Research Assistant for Division of Tuberculosis Control

Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Division of TB Control

 

Administrative Specialist/Research Assistant

Entry Level Public Health:

Learn the nuts and bolts of research management from protocol development and IRB review through data collection and analysis.  Gain experience writing proposals.  Peer review publications are also possible.

 

We are looking for a recent graduate/post-master's candidate to fill a full-time position managing public health research studies conducted as part of a nation-wide consortium, the Tuberculosis Epidemiologic Studies Consortium (TBESC). 

 

The TBESC was established by the CDC in 2001 as a multi-site, multi-state endeavor in order to build the scientific research capacities of state and metropolitan TB control programs.  The studies conducted through the consortium involve the identification, diagnosis, prevention, and control of active TB disease and latent TB infection.

 

In addition to providing management support to the Principle Investigators (PI) of the Maryland TBESC site, the position will maintain the Maryland state Mycobacterium tuberculosis genotyping database, and where possible, conduct epidemiological follow-up and data analysis for genetically related clusters of M. tuberculosis to determine risk groups, settings, and circumstances for recent M. tuberculosis transmission.

 

If interested, please contact the TBESC site PI:

 

Wendy Cronin, PhD

Epidemiologist, Division of TB Control, Refugee and Migrant Health

Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

201 W. Preston St., Room 307-A, Baltimore, MD 21201

Phone: (410) 767-5269

Fax: (410) 669-4215

E-mail: croninw@dhmh.state.md.us

Cambridge, UK: Lecturer in Veterinary Public Health

UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE, UK
University Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Public Health
Department of Veterinary Medicine
Vacancy Reference No: PN01443 Salary: £32,795-£41,544
Appointment at Senior Lecturer grade (£32,795 - £41,544 pa) may be awarded if approved by the faculty board.

The Lecturer will be appointed from 1 July 2007 or as soon as possible thereafter. You will be responsible for teaching undergraduates in the areas of veterinary public health and farm animal medicine (with a preference for ruminant medicine), and will contribute to the training of clinical training scholars. You will assist with the provision of farm animal clinical work within the Queen's Veterinary Hospital and in the ambulatory farm animal clinical service; this assistance will be limited but will include out-of-hours emergency work, occasional cover for holidays and back up for routine clinical duties. You will be expected to develop a research programme in an appropriate area of interest: the Department provides an active research environment, with proactive support systems for research.

You should have a veterinary degree registerable with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons; experience in the area of veterinary public health; and experience of clinical veterinary work with farm animals. A PhD in a related area and a proven track record in research are desirable.

Informal enquiries may be made to Dr Dan Tucker on 01223 330885, email address awt1000@cam.ac.uk

Further particulars are available at: http://www.vet.cam.ac.uk/news/

Applicants should supply the following documents:
- A letter of application stating areas of interest
- A full Curriculum Vitae, with the names and contact details of three referees
- A completed application form PD18, (parts 1 and 3 only) available from the Department's General Office, 01223 337600 or www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/personnel/forms/pd18/ .

Applications should be sent for the attention of Miss Melissa Large, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Madingley Road, Cambridge CB3 0ES to arrive no later than 05 April 2007. Applications can be made via email to recruit@vet.cam.ac.uk with the above documents as word attachments.

Closing date: 5 April 2007.

Delaware: Associate or Assistant Professor, Public Health

ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR PUBLIC HEALTH
Delaware State University, Dover, Delaware
For best consideration please apply by: March 30, 2007

The College of Health and Public Policy is seeking qualified applicants to teach and participate in the creation of the Institute of Public Health at Delaware State University. The qualified candidate will teach either Epidemiology/Biostatistics, undergraduate statistics in Nursing, and Social Work and other courses in Public Health; maintain office hours to counsel and advise students; participate in University, department, professional committees; must participate in curriculum development; participate in syllabi development and /or revisions; engage in grant writing and scholarly activity. The candidate must meet each class as scheduled, and demonstrate and maintain the professional competence and knowledge of the subject matter. The candidate may also be assigned one or more related tasks on a rotating or as-needed basis. MPH or related discipline, and either ABD or an earned doctorate in Public Health or a related field. Must have demonstrated commitment to scholarly research and publication, and experience in grant writing. Other preferences include teaching and research experience in Epidemiology/Biostatistics, and Statistics.

All interested candidates should apply by application via the University website. Curriculum vitae and research/grant papers can be submitted to: Dr. Lisa Barkley, Dean, College of Health and Public Policy, Delaware State University, 1200 N. DuPont Highway, Dover, DE 19901.

Delaware: Director / Associate Professor, Institute of Public Health and Policy

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/DIRECTOR INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND POLICY
Delaware State University, Dover, Delaware
For best consideration please apply by: March 30, 2007

The College of Health and Public Policy at Delaware State University is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Associate Professor/Director of the Institute of Public Health and Policy. This is a 12 month faculty position. The qualified candidate will coordinate the recruitment and selection of faculty and staff for the Institute of Public Health; prepare/submit budget requests and administer the budget within University established policies and procedures; develop programs of study, course offerings, curriculum and other academic policies in conjunction with the appropriate department committee; evaluate members of the department and make recommendations concerning appointments, reappointments, promotions, tenure, sabbatical, and leave; encourage and monitor professional development plan of the department faculty members; arrange course schedules and offerings in consultation with the faculty and according to policies and procedures; develop and implement a system of advisement for majors; exercise academic leadership in teaching, research, and other department activities; encourage and monitor faculty proposals for contracts and grants to governmental agencies and private foundations; coordinate recruitment and retention of students; administer graduate programs within the department; administer university policies and procedures and keep faculty members informed of department and institutional plans, activities and expectations; prepare and submit annual department reports and other reports as required; keep regular office hours to carry out administrative responsibilities over a five day period; preside at regularly scheduled department meetings or committee meetings; maintain department records including student records; administer department facilities and equipment, including maintenance and control of inventory; other duties as may be assigned. Interested applicants must have a MPH or related discipline and an earned doctorate in Public Health or a related field. Successful experience will include demonstrated commitment to scholarly research and publication, experience in grant writing, securing funds, and designing and implementing new programs. Other preferences include teaching and research experience in one of the following areas: 1) Epidemiology or Biostatistics; or 2) Environmental Health.

Letters of interest and all supporting documentation may be submitted to: Dr. Lisa Barkley, Dean, College of Health and Public Policy, Delaware State University, 1200 N. Dupont Highway, Dover, DE 19901

Delaware: Associate or Assistant Professor, Community Health

Delaware State University, Dover, Delaware, is seeking qualified applicants for the following positions:

INSTRUCTOR - ASSOC/ASSIST PROFESSOR, COMMUNITY HEALTH
For best consideration please apply by: March 30, 2007

The College of Health and Public Policy is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Instructor/Associate/Assistant Professor in the community health area. This candidate will be required to teach and participate in the creation of the Institute of Public Health at Delaware State University. The qualified candidate will be teaching courses in the areas of Community Health/Public Health, and will maintain office hours to counsel and advise students; participate in University, department, and professional committees; participate in curriculum development, and in syllabi development/revision; engage in grant writing and in scholarly activity. The candidate will demonstrate and maintain professional competencies and knowledge of subject matters, as well as meet each class as scheduled. MPH or related discipline and either ABD or an earned doctorate in Public Health or a related field. Must have demonstrated commitment to scholarly research and publications and experience in grant writing. Other preferences include teaching and research experience in Community Health/Public Health, and social and behavioral sciences.

All interested applicants please apply via the University website at www.desu.edu

NCI/NIH: Epidemiology research assistant in Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences of NCI

Research Assistant
Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health
National Cancer Institute
Applied Research Program
Bethesda, Maryland

The National Cancer Institute (NCI), a major research component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), is recruiting for qualified candidates for a research assistant.

This is a full-time contractor position with the Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences (DCCPS) of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and will based in their Rockville, Maryland office. The position provides an exciting and unique opportunity to work with leaders in the field of applied research and cancer control. The research assistant will work at the National Cancer Institute, the leader in providing direction and funding for cancer research nationwide. The research assistant will come into contact with a large number of scientists and public health professionals representing a variety of research disciplines which include public health, economics, psychology, epidemiology and surveillance in research areas such as outcomes, health economics, services, disparities, diet and physical activity, and cancer screening.

Position Description: The research assistant will function as a member of the Applied Research Program (ARP) and work with ARP staff on initiatives to promote the program mission. The research assistant will work collaboratively in a support role with scientific staff at the NCI and other Institutes at the NIH in the design, development and analysis of research projects and related activities. Day-to-day activities will include:

• Provide research management and analytic support for a range of major projects, including development of research protocols; designing and developing survey data collection instruments; development of computerized systems for data collection, reviewing and editing analytic databases, and performing portfolio analyses as needed.

• Conduct literature searches and provide summaries of findings from literature as part of preliminary planning for new research activities and directions.

• Participate in various conference calls and meetings for defined research projects potentially providing synopses of meeting discussion or action items.

• Participate in activities related to improving the management and progress of research within ARP.

• Draft reports.

• Participate and aid in making recommendations and monitoring implementation to improve management and progress of extramural research managed within ARP.

• Support scientific staff in conferring with other government agencies, extramural researchers and the broader scientific community on future projects, policy, and general research.



Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Epidemiology or knowledge and experience using various electronic software systems and databases (Windows Explorer, MS Word, Access, PowerPoint). Scientific background is ideal.

• Two years or more post-graduate degree work experience.

• Knowledge of management and administrative principles and practices that will enable the contractor to plan, develop, coordinate and evaluate epidemiologic and statistical research projects.

• Experience with interrelationships between governments, educational, industrial and private research concerns.

• Experience analyzing data and interpreting results of analyses.

• Experience writing and editing documents.

• Experience in a multi-tasking environment; specifically working in a timely manner on multiple projects in varying stages with several project directors and points of contact.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Experience working effectively, both independently and with scientific and administrative staff, using professional interpersonal skills.

• Experience being proactive and take initiative, as well as to follow directions.



Application Requirements:


• A one-page letter explaining your interest in public health, population-based survey research and cancer control (include your earliest start date).

• CV or resume

Salary/Benefits: Salary is commensurate with experience and education. Benefits are provided.
Start Date: The start date is negotiable.

Application Deadline: This position is open until filled.

Inquiries: For further information about the position or application process, contact Ms. Emily Dowling, by telephone (301-594-6654) or e-mail (dowlinge@mail.nih.gov ).

Mailing Address: Send applications to:
Ms. Emily Dowling
ARP/DCCPS
National Cancer Institute
6130 Executive Blvd
EPN, Room 4005 - MSC 7344
Bethesda, MD 20892-7344
HHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers

Arizona: Epidemiologist, director of epidemiology center for Inter Tribal Council of Arizona

Job Title: Epidemiologist
Job Number:
Organization: Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc.
Posted: 3/8/2007
Type: Full-Time
Classification: Epidemiology
Industry: Non Profit
Number of Openings: 1
Location: Phoenix, AZ USA
Compensation: $42,000 – negotiable based on experience
Position Description: Under the direction of the Director of the Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc. (ITCA) Epidemiology Center (Epi Center), the Epidemiologist will perform the following: (i) data collection, transfer, storage, quality control and quality assurance; (ii) maintain data confidentiality; (iii) analyze, prepare reports and interpret health data from primary and existing data sources. This position will be responsible to design, manage and maintain databases; provide training, consultation, and assistance to operating tribal health program-managers and health employees; conduct epidemiologic studies, coordinate community health research and training as needed; provide assistance to others in the design of tribal surveillance systems and epidemiologic projects, and assist in program development.

Qualifications: 1) The successful candidate must posses a Masters of Science in Epidemiology or Masters of Public Health with the emphasis on bio-statistics and a high-level of technical knowledge gained in the completion of the graduate degree, with a minimum of two years of field experience in epidemiology or public health; 2) Must be able to use at least one of the professional statistical software such as, SAS, SPSS, Stata; and be able to use other software as Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, Power Point; and must be willing to learn other appropriate software; 3) Sensitive to tribal cultures; be able to assess and respond timely to tribal Community needs, and promote the development of disease prevention and intervention programs; 4) Excellent communication skills (written and oral) and be able to correspond with the public health professionals by telecommunication, internet as well as in writing; 5) Experience in applied community- based research is strongly desired; 6) Knowledge and experience to perform quality epidemiologic research and consultation with American Indian tribes, and to work respectfully and cooperatively with others; 7) Must have a valid Arizona driver’s license and be able and willing to travel to tribes in Arizona, Nevada and Utah.

Organization Description: The Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc. (ITCA) was established in 1952 to provide a united voice for Indian tribes located in the State of Arizona, USA to address common issues of concern. On July 9, 1975, the council established a private, non-profit corporation incorporated under the laws of the State of Arizona to promote Indian self- reliance through public policy development. The ITCA has an Executive Board of Directors elected from its membership of the tribes in Arizona who oversee and approve the activities of the organization. The members of ITCA are the highest elected tribal officials - the tribal Chairmen, tribal Presidents, and tribal Governors. There are about 46 tribal, state and federal programs including three Centers administered and operated by the ITCA. The Epidemiology Center, one of the three centers, was established in 1997 by the U.S. DHHS, Indian Health Service.

Closing Date: 4/9/2007
Desired Starting Date: 5/7/2007
Contact Name: Bette Hartsfield, Human Resources Specialist
Contact Location: 2214 N. Central Avenue
Suite #100
Phoenix AZ 85004
USA
Contact Phone: 602.258.4822 1987
Contact Fax: 602-258-4825
Contact Email: bette.hartsfield@itcaonline.com
Web Address: http://www.itcaonline.com/epi
How to Apply: Please submit your resume, a copy of your academic transcript, a sample of your professional writing and three references with a cover letter to the human resources Specialist.

Additional Information: This is a new position just recently opened as a part of the expansion of the Epidemiology Center located at the Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc. (“An Equal Opportunity Employer”). At this time, the agency will not sponsor individuals with a work/school visa

Oklahoma: Epidemiologist for communicable diseases control

Organization: Oklahoma State Department of Health
Job Title: Epidemiologist
Job Number: PIN#: 34001427
Posted: 3/12/2007
Type: Full-Time
Classification: Epidemiology
Industry: State Government
Number of Openings: 1
Location: Oklahoma City, OK USA

Position Description: This position is essential for the control of communicable diseases in Oklahoma. Responsibilities include conducting investigations of case reports, outbreaks and epidemics of communicable diseases; researching data in connection with studies of communicable diseases and assisting in application of findings; providing information to medical, veterinary and laboratory professionals and local health departments on specific communicable disease problems; and assisting in compiling results of special investigations and studies incorporating change in program procedures.

The functions within this job family will vary by level, but may include the following:

Participates in research activities, special investigations and descriptive and analytic studies relating to specific diseases; interprets results and adapts to epidemiology programs and related programs.
Prepares technical reports and scientific articles and participates in grant writing activities.
Designs and implements epidemiological studies and surveillance systems.
Determines and utilizes appropriate statistical methods to evaluate and interpret data.
Interacts with the media and conveys information to the public.
Provides consultation to health care professionals, community organizations, and others on specific disease, injury, or conditions.
Lectures for various organizations on diseases, injuries, or conditions; prepares educational materials for public distribution.
Interprets data to determine risks from exposure to chemicals or biological agents.

Qualifications:

Level I, Code:X27A, Salary Band: J Min.: $2179.67, Mid-point: $2906.17, Max.: $3632.75 This is the basic level of this job family where employees are assigned responsibilities at the entry level of professional work. This includes performing data collection; analyzing data using basic epidemiological methods; participating in workgroups; and effectively communicating both orally and in writing. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of epidemiology methods, human biology, laboratory methods, environmental analyses interpretation, parasitology, toxicology, immunology and pathology; of medical terminology; of statistical analysis, biometry, and demography; of epidemiological or statistical software; of social and economic conditions; and of current epidemiological developments and techniques. Ability is required to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to meet with the public and conduct public information programs; to write technical and non-technical information material; and to use a personal computer and applicable software. Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a master’s degree in public health, biological, medical, or health science which includes 6 semester hours in epidemiological methods and 6 semester hours of other epidemiological coursework and 9 semester hours in statistical methods and analysis.

Level II, Code:X27B, Salary Band: L Min.: $2620.67, Mid-point: $3494.25, Max.: $4367.83 This is the career level of this job family where employees are assigned responsibilities for performing a more advanced and complex level of professional work. This may include coordinating surveillance activities, special investigations, descriptive and analytical studies or research projects; preparing technical reports and scientific articles; participating in grant writing; preparing educational materials for public distribution; coordinating workgroups to update data collection tools; and mentoring lower level epidemiological staff and providing training opportunities. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include those identified in Level I plus knowledge of environmental toxicology, intervention strategies, diagnostic laboratory methods, and medical microbiology. Ability is required to manipulate large databases. Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a master’s degree in Epidemiology and one year of experience in a field involving the use of epidemiological research, investigation, and analysis or a doctorate in epidemiology.

Level III, Code:X27C, Salary Band: N Min.: $3229.00, Mid-point: $4305.33, Max.: $5381.67 This is the specialist level where employees are assigned responsibilities for performing advanced and/or specialized professional work which may include extensive research in a specific field such as enteric diseases, cancer, chronic and infectious diseases, trend analysis, injury clusters, and geographic/population/culture demographic; and development of quality assurance methods for data collection and analysis. Designs and implements epidemiological studies, surveillance systems, or evaluations; coordinates grant writing and prepares grant- related reports; participates in interagency committees or task forces. May supervise, plan, or distribute work to others. This may include mentoring of Level I and II positions. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include those identified in Level II plus knowledge of grant writing, and quality assurance methods for data collection and analysis. Ability is required to develop and implement intervention and prevention strategies as identified through data analysis.
Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of those identified in Level II and three years of experience in a field involving the use of epidemiological techniques and analysis; or a doctorate in epidemiology and one year of qualifying experience.


Closing Date: 4/13/2007
Desired Starting Date:
Contact Name: Mary Shepperd, Administrative Programs Officer
Contact Location: 1000 Northeast Tenth Street
Oklahoma City OK 73117
USA
Contact Phone: 405-271-4060 57174
Contact Fax: 405-271-6680
Contact Email: MaryAS@health.ok.gov
Web Address: http://www.ok.gov/opm/jfd/x-specs/x27.htm
How to Apply: Submit a letter of interest and resume to Mary Shepperd, APO.

Maine: Epidemiologist, Environmental & Occupational Health Program

Organization: Maine Department of Health & Human Services
Job Title: Epidemiologist
Job Number: 4363
Posted: 2/21/2007
Type: Full-Time
Classification: Environmental Health
Industry: State Government
Number of Openings: 1
Location: Augusta, ME USA

Position Description: As an Epidemiologist in the Environmental & Occupational Health Program you will be responsible for providing epidemiology support for public health surveillance of childhood and adult lead poisoning, carbon monoxide poisoning, and other environmental related diseases in support of the Environmental Public Health Tracking Program. Work is performed under limited supervision.

Qualifications: A Masters Degree in Epidemiology or closely related field – or – a Bachelors Degree in Epidemiology or closely related field – and – two (2) years professional experience in epidemiology. You should have knowledge of principles and practices of epidemiology and statistics, public health practice, sampling theory, health data collection, risk factors associated with environmental and/or chronic diseases, and medical terminology. Preference will be given to candidates with related advanced degrees.

Organization Description: The Maine Department of Health and Human Services provides supportive, preventive, protective, public health and intervention services that protect the public health and assist our customers in meeting their needs. The Environmental and Occupational Health Program is located within the Division of Environmental Health in the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention. The Program undertakes surveillance of environmentally related diseases, identifies health problems related to environmental factors, investigates whether particular health problems are related to environmental factors, advises state agencies on potential health implications of their actions, and provides the public with information as to preventative and corrective actions in the area of environmental health.

Closing Date: 2/28/2007
Desired Starting Date: 3/19/2007

Contact Name: Virginia Roussel, Personnel Officer
Contact Location: 221 State Street
#11 State House Station
Augusta ME 04333
USA
Contact Phone: 207-287-1873
Contact Fax: 207-287-8299
Contact Email: virginia.roussel@maine.gov
How to Apply: Please follow this link for position details: http://www.maine.gov/bhr/state_jobs/directhire/4363(01-29).htm

Additional Information: Call Dr. Andy Smith at 1-866-292-3474 for any specific questions regarding the Maine Environmental & Occupational Health Program and this epidemiologist position. A direct hire application can be downloaded at: http://www.maine.gov/bhr/state_jobs/how_to/direct.htm

California: Faculty Positions in Clinical Cancer Genetics Career Development Program

The City of Hope NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center
Faculty Positions

Faculty Positions in Clinical Cancer Genetics Career Development Program

The City of Hope NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center is offering an interdisciplinary Career Development Program in clinical cancer genetics and cancer prevention/control research. This is a mentored faculty position at a very competitive salary and provides opportunities for future NCI research support. Ideal candidates are Physicians or Doctoral Nurses who will have completed training in Oncology or Clinical Genetics — other clinical specialties may be considered. Candidates will complete a two-year program of broad-spectrum didactic and mentored training in clinical cancer genetics, oncology, epidemiology and research methodology, and a research project, with an option for a Masters Degree from the University of Southern California and a specialty program certificate from the City of Hope. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, as required by the NCI-funded training grant supporting this position

*** Qualifies for the NIH Loan Repayment Program ***

Please send letter of inquiry and CV to:

Jeffrey N. Weitzel, MD,
Director, Department of Clinical Cancer Genetics,
1500 E. Duarte Road,
Duarte, CA 91010;
EOE;
Phone: (626) 256-8662;
Fax: (626) 930-5495;
Email: cgcdp@coh.org
http://www.cityofhope.org/ccgp

UK: Kay Kendall Leukaemia Fund Senior Research Fellowship (established investigator award)

The Kay Kendall Leukaemia Fund
Senior Research Fellowship

The Kay Kendall Leukaemia Fund invites applications from outstanding biomedical scientists for a five-year senior research fellowship to study any aspect of leukaemia. The research will typically address one or more questions relating to the epidemiology, aetiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis or treatment of leukaemia or a closely allied malignancy. Applicants may be of any nationality and should intend to work in an appropriate institution in the UK. The appointment will be made on either clinical or non-clinical payscales as appropriate, and will normally be taken up within 6 months of the award. The fellowship will cover the cost of salaries for five years for the fellow and may support up to two assistants together with costs of laboratory consumables but will not contribute to departmental overheads.

The application (by electronic mail as well as one hard copy) should be received on or before 4 May 2007. It must include a scientific proposal of up to 10 single-spaced pages (excluding references, costings and CV), and a statement from the departmental chairman or laboratory director that he/she is prepared to make available all appropriate facilities if the applicant is successful.

Further information can be obtained from the website
http://www.kklf.org.uk
or contact

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Yale: Tenured Full Professor to Develop Program in Bioinformatics, Statistical Genomics or Genetic Epidemiology

Yale School of Public Health
Yale University School of Medicine

Tenured Full Professor to Develop Program in Bioinformatics, Statistical Genomics or Genetic Epidemiology

Yale School of Public Health is currently seeking a tenured full professor to develop and lead programs in one of the related disciplines of bioinformatics, statistical genetics or genetic epidemiology. Expertise in any of these areas is of interest. The person holding this position will also assume a leadership role in the interface of their discipline with Yale's broader initiatives to expand genomic research in the Medical School and at the University. Further faculty recruitment in these genomic disciplines is planned

The successful candidate will have an active research and training program; an extensive body of influential publications; a history of service to international/national-level committees, professional organizations, and scholarly journals; a reputation for mentoring successful academic careers; and an established international reputation in their chosen discipline.

Applications, nominations, and inquiries are all invited. For full consideration, applicants should submit a letter of interest, a complete curriculum vitae, and copies of recent publications, by May 31, 2007, in confidence to:

Michael Bracken,
Search Committee Chair
Yale School of Public Health
Yale University School of Medicine
P.O. Box 208034
New Haven,
CT 06520-8034

Yale University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Men and women of diverse racial/ethnic backgrounds and cultures are encouraged to apply.

UMass: Faculty Positions in Clinical Research, Epidemiology, Biostatistics

The University of Massachusetts
Faculty Positions in Clinical Research

The University of Massachusetts Medical School and its clinical partner, UMass Memorial Health Care, have identified the expansion of clinical and translational research as a major institutional priority. The new Department of Clinical and Translational Science will play a leading role in the expansion of the clinical research enterprise at the University of Massachusetts Medical School and UMass Memorial Health Care and will be housed in the 258,000 sq. ft. Advanced Education and Clinical Practice Center, currently under construction.

The University of Massachusetts Medical School is one of the fastest growing medical schools in the country, attracting more than $174 million in research funding annually. The University of Massachusetts Medical School has built a reputation as a world-class research institution, consistently producing noteworthy advances in clinical, epidemiological and basic research. University of Massachusetts Medical School faculty member, Craig Mello, PhD, along with Andrew Fire, PhD from Stanford University, shared the 2006 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for the discovery of RNA interference.

In the first phase of development of the Department of Clinical and Translational Science, three senior tenured or tenure-track faculty will be recruited to head up three major Divisions in the Department. We seek leaders to build strong research and education programs, and core support facilities, in Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, and Community Research within the new Department of Clinical and Translational Science. These Divisions will support the mission of the Department of Clinical and translational Science to promote the development of a broad agenda in clinical, epidemiological, and translational research in order to positively impact the health of communities and populations, and to serve as a national model for others.

The Directors will develop Divisions that perform internationally recognized research, education, and service, providing support for interdisciplinary research and educational programs that link basic, clinical, and translational research within the Medical School, the Graduate School of Biomedical Science, the Graduate School of Nursing, the UMass Memorial Health Care system, and the wider Central Massachusetts community.

Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics: In addition to their own research, faculty in this Division will support research programs of investigators from clinical and basic science departments in developing innovative methods for epidemiological and statistical analysis of clinical trials, observational studies, outcomes research, and health services research. This Division's faculty will play a major role in teaching epidemiology and biostatistics in clinical research training programs including an MS degree in clinical research and a recently initiated PhD Program in Clinical and Population Health Research.

Division of Bioinformatics: Beyond their own research, faculty in the Division of Bioinformatics will support research programs of investigators from clinical and basic science departments. We are particularly interested in bioinformatics research focused on genetic variation, proteomics, metabolism and bioinformatics in populations enrolled in observational studies, randomized trials, and large disease registries Faculty in this Division will play a major role in teaching bioinformatics in the graduate PhD and clinical research training programs.

Division of Community Research: Faculty and staff in this Division will work to ensure that clinical and translational research conducted throughout the institution is integrated into the community. Responsibilities include promoting community and health care provider participation in clinical and translational research; and leading efforts to increase levels and diversity of subject participation in research. The faculty in this Division will participate in developing a curriculum and training clinical investigators in community-based participatory research. A strong track record of peer-reviewed, community-based research will be required.

Applicants for these Division Director positions must have an MD and/or PhD degree, postdoctoral experience or equivalent training and an outstanding record of research achievements. Candidates must be committed to excellence in graduate education and a track record of independent external funding for their research. Applicants must have shown leadership experience as well as the ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Applicants should send a CV, statement of research interest, and names and addresses of three references to:

John L. Sullivan, MD,
Chair, Department of Clinical and Translational Science,
Vice Chancellor for Research,
Office of Research, S1-859,
University of Massachusetts Medical School,
55 Lake Avenue North,
Worcester,
MA 01655-0002

Documents may be submitted electronically at DCTS@umassmed.edu

The University of Massachusetts is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

UK: Amgen- Senior Manager of Epidemiology

Amgen
Senior Manager - Epidemiology

Based Uxbridge or Cambridge, UK

Amgen, a biotechnology pioneer, discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. Our medicines have helped millions of patients in the fight against cancer, chronic kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses. With a deep and broad pipeline of potential new medicines, we continue to advance science to serve patients.

The mission of our Global Epidemiology function is to provide epidemiologic expertise and advance the design, conduct, analysis, and publication of scientific investigations that support Amgen's research, development and commercial strategy worldwide.

Epidemiologists within the group support all stages of product development across various therapeutic areas. We make extensive use of a number of large epidemiologic and medical care databases and also work collaboratively with external academic researchers and commercial research organisations. In addition to our activities related to specific disease areas and products, we work more generally to promote the understanding and effective use of observational research to inform and complement our drug development programs and clinical trials.

Reporting to the European Director of Epidemiology, you will be involved in the design and conduct of epidemiological studies in one or more of our key therapeutic areas and in the provision of epidemiologic information, advice and support to other functions and groups within Amgen, e.g. Health Economics and Medical Affairs.

A PhD in Epidemiology or with a MD and Master's degree in Epidemiology, you will have epidemiology research experience as evidenced by publications in top tier journals. Expertise and/or interest in osteoporosis, chronic kidney disease, haematological disorders and/or cancer would be of particular relevance. Experience of working with large databases would also be an asset. Strong analytic and IT skills are essential, including proficiency in the use of SAS or similar analysis tool.

You will need to be able to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams and will be self motivated and independent, with excellent oral and written communication skills. You will also have the ambition and personal qualities to thrive in a work environment that provides every opportunity for you to reach your full potential.

For an informal discussion please contact

Sarah Brewin
in the Human Resources Department
at Amgen
on + 44 (0)1895 525312.

Please apply on-line at http://www.amgen.co.uk quoting the Job ID amge-00024441.

Online Ref: 96180b : Senior Manager