New York: Associate Professor (Master of Public Health Program teaching Epidemiology), SUNY Downstate, Dept of Preventive Medicine & Community Health

FACULTY

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK ·
DOWNSTATE MEDICAL CENTER
450 CLARKSON AVENUE, BOX 1194,
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK 11203
Department: PREVENTIVE MEDICINE AND COMMUNITY HEALTH

Job Title: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

Professional Rank: HS

Descriptive Title: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience and qualifications
Line Number: 20660
Additional Position Information:
Brief Description of Duties:

The selected candidate will serve in the capacity of a full-time faculty member in the Master of Public Health Program teaching Epidemiology and/or related courses. Responsibilities include: Providing lectures and/or small group teaching. (Most courses involve 45 teaching hours per semester.), Assisting in the development of the new Epidemiology/Biostatistics track for the MPH Program and the planned DrPH program, Advising students, Conducting research and/or service activities, MPH Committee participation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE ABOVE POSITION DESCRIPTION

Qualifications:
Terminal degree in Epidemiology, Public Health or related discipline. Significant teaching and/or reseach experience preferred.
Posting Ref#: FAC/20660-07

Persons interested in the above position should submit a resume along with a cover letter to: Pascal James Imperato, MD, MPH & TM
Distinguished Service Professor and Chair
Preventive Medicine and Community Health Box# 43
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
450 Clarkson Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203

Closing date for Receipt of application: Continuous

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

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Atlanta, GA: Senior Epidemiologist, RTI International

Job Title: Senior Epidemiologist
Job Number: 11604
Organization: RTI International
Posted: 7/11/2008
Type: Full-Time
Classification:
Industry:
Number of Openings: 1
Location: Atlanta, GA USA
Compensation: Competitive Pay and Benefits

Position Description: An analyst is needed to provide support to the surveillance and risk assessment efforts for a study to compile, monitor and review data from multiple sources with the goal of identifying and accurately reporting potential public health threats. The responsibilities include but are not limited to determining the significance of reported public health threats and coordinating and communicating risk assessment to partners at the local, state, and federal levels to facilitate a response plan.
Responsibilities:

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Respond to phone or e-mail queries from the client, state/local public health or federal agency partners in the use of project information sources, distributed project reports, or risk assessments. • Document requests for assistance and the response generated. Collaborate with client to develop techniques for merging information, risk assessment and project operational processes. • Attend and provide briefings on finished or current studies to the client or other Senior Officials as requested. • Provide guidance to the project Senior Leadership team in the area of public health. Serve as a consultant and support public health preparedness efforts with local, regional, national and international public health organizations on a wide variety of topics.


Qualifications: Doctor of Philosophy (or equivalent) in public health, statistics, social science or other health related field from an accredited college of university, and 6 or more years experience in epidemiology or public health, or a closely related field. Preferred applicants will have experience working with public health surveillance systems at the national, state, or local level. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required to interact with senior project staff and clients.

Organization Description: RTI is an independent organization dedicated to conducting innovative, multidisciplinary research that improves the human condition. With a worldwide staff of more than 4,000 people, RTI offers innovative research and development and a full spectrum of multidisciplinary services. This position will be located in Atlanta, GA.

Closing Date: 8/26/2008
Desired Starting Date:

Contact Name: Lawrence Andrusyszyn, Recruiter

Contact Location: 3040 Cornwallis Rd

RTP NC 27709
USA
Contact Phone:
Contact Fax:
Contact Email:
Web Address: http://www.rti.org/careers
How to Apply: ***For more information and to apply, please visit www.rti.org/careers and refer to: Senior Epidemiologist (Job ID 11604)***

Additional Information: We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V

Web Site Delete Date: 8/10/2008

Indiana: Assistant/Associate Professor, Public Health, Epidemiology, Tenure Track, Indiana University

Job Title: Public Health Faculty: Epidemiologist
Job Number:
Organization: Indiana University
Posted: 7/11/2008
Type: Academic - Tenure Track
Classification: Epidemiology
Industry: Education
Number of Openings: 1
Location: Bloomington, IN USA
Compensation:

Position Description: Assistant/Associate Professor, Public Health, Epidemiology, Tenure Track. Must have doctoral degree in epidemiology and background in chronic disease and/or injury prevention. Must have established or clear potential for developing and sustaining an active and collaborative research agenda in an area specific to chronic disease and/or injury prevention. MPH degree is also desirable. Must show strong record of acquiring grants and contracts. The selected faculty member will contribute actively to the research, teaching and service missions of the Department and will maintain an active research agenda and publication record. Faculty will also serve on departmental and school committees and remain actively involved in professional organizations.

Qualifications:

Organization Description:

Closing Date: 11/1/2008
Desired Starting Date:

Contact Name: Michael Reece, Search Committee Chair

Contact Location: HPER 116
1025 East Seventh Street
Bloomington IN 47405
USA
Contact Phone: 8128553627
Contact Fax: 8128553936
Contact Email: mireece@indiana.edu
Web Address: http://www.hper.indiana.edu

How to Apply: Deadline is November 1, 2008 or until a suitable candidate is identified. Send letter of application which includes a brief statement of professional objectives, complete curriculum vitae, and a list of at least three references. Only finalists will be asked to contact references to obtain support letters. Applications should be addressed to: Dr. Michael Reece, Chair, Search and Screen Committee, Department of Applied Health Science, HPER 116, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405, Telephone: (812) 855-0068 or (812) 855- 3627, E-mail: mireece@indiana.edu (email contact is preferred for inquiries related to position).

Additional Information:

Web Site Delete Date: 11/1/2008

Hopkinton, MA: Director, Center for Injury Epidemiology, Liberty Mutual

Director of the Center for Injury Epidemiology-00762

Description

Advance your career at Liberty Mutual - A Fortune 100 Company!

The Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety (LMRIS) is seeking highly qualified candidates for a strategic research management position: Director, Center for Injury Epidemiology (CIE). This position will serve as a senior member of the management team. The Director will be responsible for leading and managing the CIE multi-disciplinary staff of research scientists. The Director achieves research outcomes, principally peer-reviewed scientific publications, through program definition, performance management, directed academic collaboration, and scientific mentoring in an organizational structure based on entrepreneurial principal investigators. This position has full responsibility and accountability for quality and quantity of work product and personnel activities.


Responsibilities
Manages a multi-disciplinary staff of researchers, including recruitment, objective setting and development, performance evaluation, and performance management. Achieves research outcomes, principally scientific peer-reviewed publications, through program definition, performance management, and scientific mentoring in an organizational structure based on entrepreneurial Principal Investigators.
Provides technical support and mentoring to Center researchers
Develops and maintains a current research plan with priority targets consistent with Center objectives and performance metrics. Pursues opportunities for cross-center interaction and research collaboration. Ensures effective allocation of resources for database and field studies of the causes and trends in occupational injuries, and identifies strategic resource needs and opportunities.
Develops and maintains industry and academic relationships to ensure research collaborations are consistent with the scope, mission and priorities of the Institute and the CIE.
Ensures the CIE meets publication objectives, focusing on high-quality, innovative, and high impact peer-reviewed publications in scientific journals.Conducts research as a Principal Investigator, and supports research collaborations which are consistent with the scope, mission, and priorities of the Institute, achieving specific targets for scientific publication.

Qualifications

A Ph.D., or equivalent, and a minimum of 10 years of professional/academic experience, as well as scientific management experience are required. Backgrounds in safety research, occupational and/or injury epidemiology, biostatistics, and related sciences preferred. The successful applicant will possess a strong record of relevant, first authored publications in premier, peer-reviewed scientific journals and high-quality scientific presentations. He/she will also possess excellent oral and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal and leadership skills. The successful applicant will also have substantial experience in managing a multi-disciplinary research team, involved in multiple and concurrent projects, and demonstrated competencies in mentoring scientific personnel.

Applicants should be effective problem solvers who work well with individual differences and diverse technical expertise. He/she should be a collaborative team player, bringing an open-minded and creative approach to driving consensus in an organization. The successful applicant must possess a high degree of personal and professional integrity and ethical standards, and an unquestioned commitment to success and achievement.




Benefits:
We recognize that talented people are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages and outstanding advancement opportunities. For this reason we offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan that includes the following:
401K and Company paid pension plan
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Paid time-off
Pay-for-Performance
Discounts on automobile and homeowner's insurance
Discount fitness memberships
Flexible spending accounts
Tuition reimbursement
Vision care coverage
Work/Life resources
Credit Union membership
Employee and Dependent life insurance
Disability insurance
Long-term care insurance
Overview:

We believe strongly that commercial success can be achieved in a manner consistent with principles and ideals that bind us together as one company, that set us apart from our competitors, and that in the end will allow us to say we have succeeded commercially by doing the right thing the right way.

We believe that the Company’s success is inextricably linked to our employees' satisfaction and success: satisfaction that they work for an industry leader committed to improving safety, satisfaction that they work for a company that does the right thing, and satisfaction that the company will reward them for their contributions and provide opportunities for personal growth and success.

We believe our employees take pride in knowing that they help people live safer more secure lives everyday.

https://lmig.taleo.net/careersection/lmigcorp2app/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=00762&codes=IND

New York City: Public Health Epidemiologist, NYC Dept of Health and Mental Hygiene

Public Health Epidemiologist

Company: NYC Dept of Health and Mental Hygiene (Direct Employer)
Location: New York, NY 10013
Category: Other Allied Health

Posted: Jul. 02, 2008
Job Type: Full-time
Degree: Master or Equivalent
Deadline: 09/02/2008


Description & Requirement
JOB DESCRIPTION :
The Lead Poisoning Prevention Program¡¦s (LPPP) mission is to prevent and control childhood lead poisoning in New York City. This is an exciting job opportunity for a highly motivated individual to contribute to childhood lead poisoning prevention, influence public policy, and ultimately improve the health of children, particularly in low-income communities, with the goal of eliminating childhood poisoning by 2010.

Under the direction of the Policy and Planning coordinator the Public Health Epidemiologist II will:
„X Evaluate environmental sampling data related to lead poisoning cases.
„X Review case investigation reports and summarize environmental and medical data for cases of lead poisoned children.
„X Develop program protocols and staff training in support of LPPP¡¦s environmental intervention activities.
„X Assist with the expansion of the primary prevention project (a NYS-grant project).
„X Provide time-sensitive responses to contestations of Commissioner¡¦s Orders and requests for modified Orders.
„X Assist on grant applications and special reports, including NYC¡¦s progress in meeting the goals and objectives of the NYC¡¦s Comprehensive Lead Poisoning Prevention Plan ("The Lead Elimination Plan").
This position may require occasional city-wide travel.
PREFFERED SKILLS:
Excellent presentation and writing skills. Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Strong analytical and statistical skills. Background in environmental health.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
1. A Master's degree in public health or epidemiology from an accredited college or
university; or

2. A Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by eight credits in the physical or biological sciences; or a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, and successful completion of PRINCIPLES OF EPIDEMIOLOGY (#3030-G), a course for health professionals, given by the Centers for Disease Control, U.S. Public Health Service; plus one year of full-time paid experience as a health professional in a position which requires the reading and interpretation of hospital medical charts and complex medical information, in order to ascertain the medical condition of patients.

NOTE: NEW YORK CITY RESIDENCY IS REQUIRED WITHIN 90 DAYS OF APPOINTMENT.

Application
TO APPLY, PLEASE SUBMIT RESUME ONLINE: www.nychealthcareers.com
JVN search: 121916
If you do not have access to submit online, mail or fax resume to NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, 125 Worth Street, Room 930, Box #39, New York, NY 10013; indicating the JVN #. Please submit your resume once using only one of these methods.

Cincinnati, Ohio: Associate Professor, Center for Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Associate Professor - Faculty - Type 2

Employer: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio United States

Last Updated: 7/2/2008

Job Code: chmc-00020861

http://sh.webhire.com/servlet/av/jd?ai=361&sn=I&ji=2196547

Job Description
Faculty level position in the Center for Epidemiology & Biostatistics (CEB). Responsibilities of the position include the management and direction of an NIH-sponsored data coordinating center focused on adolescent bariatric surgery outcomes, and analysis of data from multiple studies supported by the data coordinating center. This position requires a PhD or equivalent degree in biostatistics, epidemiology or a closely related field. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in data coordination, analysis of longitudinal outcomes data, and obesity research. Rank and salary will be commensurate with training and experience.

This position requires a PhD or equivalent degree in biostatistics, epidemiology or a closely related field. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in data coordination, analysis of longitudinal outcomes data, and obesity research. Rank and salary will be commensurate with training and experience.

Rockville, MD: Epidemiologist/Lead/Supv Epidemiologist and Mathematical Statistician, Food and Drug Administration

FDA

Epidemiologist/Lead/Supv Epidemiologist

PERIOD: Thursday, May 15, 2008
to Tuesday, September 30, 2008

http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=71906450&AVSDM=2008%2D06%2D30+17%3A55%3A10&Logo=0&q=HHS-FDA-2008-0162&sort=rv&FedEmp=N&vw=d&brd=3876&ss=0&FedPub=Y


Mathematical Statistician(MS)/Lead/Supv MS

OPEN PERIOD: Thursday, May 15, 2008
to Tuesday, September 30, 2008

http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=71906084&AVSDM=2008%2D06%2D30+17%3A26%3A51&Logo=0&q=HHS-FDA-2008-0154&sort=rv&FedEmp=N&vw=d&brd=3876&ss=0&FedPub=Y

Atlanta, GA: Quantitative Epidemiologist, Respiratory Diseases Branch, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Job Title: Quantitative Epidemiologist
Job Number:
Organization: CDC
Posted: 7/1/2008
Type: Full-Time
Classification: Public Health - General
Industry:
Number of Openings: 1
Location: Atlanta, GA USA
Compensation: $46,680-$60,689

Position Description: Antimicrobial use is a principal factor in the emergence of drug resistant infections. Surveillance for bacterial respiratory and drug resistant infections has been an ongoing focus of CDC and other public health authorities; this position will focus on monitoring disease trends and antimicrobial use patterns using a variety of databases, correlating antimicrobial use with antimicrobial resistance among key community pathogens, and disseminating the results of these analyses on a regular basis through peer-review literature and other means. The selected candidate will provide analytic support as part of an analytic team composed of epidemiologists, physicians, statisticians, and data managers/programmers and will be located organizationally within a core group of statisticians and data managers in CDC’s Division of Bacterial Diseases. Data bases will include the Active Bacterial Core Surveillance (ABCs) system, National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey and National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (both from the National Center for Health Statistics [NCHS]), Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (from the Agency for Health Care Research and Quality), and Medicare data. The team will focus on tracking trends in bacterial respiratory infections, use of specific antimicrobial agents by specific population groups, analyses of the relation between various interventions (e.g., promotion of appropriate antibiotic use; introduction of new vaccines for respiratory conditions) and antimicrobial use, and the relation between antimicrobial use and drug resistant infections. This topic is a high priority area for the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases at CDC and the team will be responsible for developing information for updates to key constituents on a regular basis. The selected candidate will conduct data analyses and prepare summary reports under the supervision of a statistician and based on consultation with epidemiologists and others on evaluations of bacterial respiratory diseases, antimicrobial use, and the relation between use and resistance.

Qualifications: Masters degree in statistics, biostatistics, quantitative epidemiology, or related field. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Expertise in SAS. Knowledge of SUDAAN or comparable software for complex survey analysis. Experience with large databases (e.g., government sample surveys, drug resistance or microbiology data, or evaluation of health interventions)

Organization Description: This position is located in the Respiratory Diseases Branch, Division of Bacterial Diseases, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Coordinating Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and serves as a data manager in support of activities in the Division

Closing Date: 8/30/2008
Desired Starting Date:

Contact Name: Elizabeth Zell,

Contact Location: 1600 Clifton Road NE, MS-C09
Building 1, Room 4070
Atlanta GA

Contact Phone: 404-639-4710
Contact Fax:
Contact Email: ezell@cdc.gov
Web Address: http://
How to Apply: Please send resume to Elizabeth Zell (ezell@cdc.gov) or Brian Plikaytis (bdplikaytis@cdc.gov)

Additional Information: Contact for future information: Elizabeth Zell (404-639-4710, ezell@cdc.gov) OR Brian Plikaytis (404-639-4711, bdplikaytis@cdc.gov)

Web Site Delete Date: 7/31/2008

Silver Spring, Maryland: PhD in Biostatistics or Epidemiology, General Dynamics Information Technology

Employer: Army Solutions Division,General Dynamics Information Technology
Location: Silver Spring, MD, United States
Posted: June 26, 2008 Expires: September 24, 2008


PhD in Biostatistics or Epidemiology - requisition # - 138682

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking candidates who have PhDs in Biostatistics or Epidemiology to work at our client site in Silver Spring, MD. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance and have experience working with SAS. Candidates will analyze, interpret and disseminate information regarding the status, trends and determinants of the health and fitness of the US military populations. Our client systemically monitors health events and provides reporting of rates and trends of diseases and injuries among the Department of Defense populations to policy makers, medical planners and researchers. The focus of this position is to provide statistical expertise to analysts in analyzing data for the customer and client driven ad hoc requests, reports, projects or tasks regarding the health and wellness as well as the obstacles to medical readiness of the US service members. Candidate will review proposed studies for soundness of statistical methodology. 2+ years of post doc experience desired.

Please apply through our website www.gdit.com/careers Job number 138682

If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Weil at Jennifer.weil@gdit.com

GDIT is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer M/F/D/V.

To apply: Please apply through our website www.gdit.com/careers Job number 138682

Albany, NY: Director of the Public Health Emergency Epidemiology Program, Health Research, Inc.

Public Health Physician
Job Code: T916 POSTED: Jul 10

Salary: 119,042.00 - 141,720.00

Location: Albany, New York

Employer: Health Research, Inc. (Health Research, Incorporated (HRI) is a not-for-profit corporation affiliated with the New York State Department of Health (DOH) and the Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI), a leading cancer research center located in Buffalo, NY)

Type: Full Time - Experienced
Category: physicians/surgeons (M.D./D.O.)

Description
The incumbent will serve as the Director of the Public Health Emergency Epidemiology Program in the Bureau of Communicable Disease Control. The position provides clinical and epidemiological consultation in the surveillance, investigation and control of possible bioterrorist-related cases and outbreaks. The Director will be responsible for coordinating emergency epidemiology preparedness plans and drills. In addition, the incumbent will work closely with the Regional Epidemiology Program within the Bureau of Communicable Disease Control to provide clinical and public health expertise and assist in coordinating the response to other infectious disease outbreaks, public health threats, and emergencies in the NYSDOH regional offices across NYS. The incumbent will work closely with local health departments, partner organizations, other state health departments and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and participate in statewide and national organizations and meetings.

NOTES: Excellent benefits, including health insurance, retirement, vacation, etc.


Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: License and current registration to practice medicine in New York State and board eligible or board certified in a medical specialty. Must have a Master's degree in Public Health OR one year experience in a public health program. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience or knowledge in the areas of: communicable disease surveillance and/or conducting epidemiologic studies; emergency preparedness planning and response; immunizable diseases; emerging infections or nosocomial infections. Specialty training in infectious disease, and/or preventive medicine is preferred.
TO APPLY, PLEASE VISIT: www.healthresearch.org/jobs

AA/EOE/M/W/D/V

NO PHONE CALLS, ELECTRONIC INQUIRIES, OR FAXES ACCEPTED

www.healthresearch.org

New York: Director of Cancer Epidemiology, Associate/Full Professor level, Mount Sinai School of Medicine

DIRECTOR OF CANCER EPIDEMIOLOGY PROGRAM
Job Code: 0000053653 POSTED: Jul 10

Salary: Open Location: New York
Employer: Mount Sinai Medical Center
Position Type: Chiefs/Directors/Dept. Heads
Specialty:

Description
The Cancer Institute and the Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Disease Prevention Institute are jointly seeking a leader to develop a research program in Cancer Epidemiology. The position will be at the Associate/Full Professor level as part of a major expansion of the epidemiology research program at Mount Sinai School of Medicine and as a vital component in the development of a Comprehensive Cancer Center. This program will link relevant bench science research with clinical and epidemiologic applications to address etiology, screening, and prognosis of cancer. An extensive network of collaborators in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Basic Sciences, and Clinical Medicine is established at Mount Sinai, providing a promising and supportive environment for developing such a program. In this role, you will develop independent research programs, including recruitment of additional faculty and external funding, that complement the broad range of existing activities currently in place at Mount Sinai. Must have strong training in Epidemiology, a record of scholarly publication, and success in obtaining or promise of obtaining external research funding. We offer a salary commensurate with experience and a competitive benefits package.

Please send CVs to: Steven Burakoff, MD, PhD, Director, Cancer Institute, at: steven.burakoff@mssm.edu and David A. Savitz, PhD, Director, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Disease Prevention Institute at: david.savitz@mssm.edu. EOE. Mount Sinai School of Medicine. www.mssm.edu

Minnesota: Risk Analyst, Center for Animal Health and Food Safety and University of Minnesota

Position Title
Risk Analyst

Job Code
9371

Requisition Number
156414

Appointment Term
A = 12 month

Appointment Type
Annual renewable contract (K )

Number of Openings
2

Total Hours or % Appointment
100

Full/Part-time
Full-Time

Starting Hourly Rate
DOQ, Range of $70,000 - 95,000

Campus Location
Other - See Job Description

Job Open Date
07-03-2008

Job Close Date
Open Until Filled


Required/Preferred Qualifications

Skills needed include:
Data gathering and documentation;
Quantitative and qualitative analysis skills;
Written communication;
Oral communication; and
Being able to work under tight timelines.
The knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to conduct risk assessments can be obtained in a number of disciplines.

Applicants should have advanced knowledge in one or more of these areas: animal agriculture, veterinary medicine, economics, epidemiology, statistics, mathematical modeling, policy analysis or operations research.


Mastery of epidemiology, disease ecology, economics, statistics or other related discipline is required to substantially contribute to the development of methods and models, and accomplishment of trade risk analyses and domestic regionalization strategies.

Professional knowledge of risk analysis methodology and principles is required to substantially contribute to the development of methods and models, and accomplishment of trade risk analyses and domestic regionalization strategies.

Extensive knowledge and expertise in the use of software for relational databases, spreadsheets, statistical and risk analysis modeling.

Skill in communicating effectively both in oral presentations and in writing for the purpose of: (1) conveying results, recommendations and options of analyses to decision makers, (2) presenting seminars and training sessions, (3) publishing articles in professional journals.

Well developed interpersonal skills required to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Duties/Responsibilities

The incumbents(s) will work with Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Risk Analysis Team staff in preparing proactive risk assessments for use during Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreaks. These assessments are designed to expedite issuing movement permits during outbreaks and to simplify response planning and operations. General duties include:
*Collaborating with representatives of involved industries, other federal and state agencies, and other researchers in preparing proactive risk assessments;
*Developing plans for conducting these risk assessments;
*Carrying out and documenting the work;
*Writing up the results; and
* Presenting the results to APHIS staff and other interested parties.

Program/Unit Description

The Center for Animal Health and Food Safety (CAHFS) in association with the Centers for Epidemiology & Animal Health (CEAH), a division of United States Department of Agriculture's Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service is recruiting to fill two Analyst positions.

CAHFS and CEAH are collaborating to develop public-private partnerships to produce risk assessments for use during an emergency. These analyses are technically challenging and the methodologies are still in development. The results of the analysis must be scientifically defensible so that they can withstand questions and challenges and still be usable to decision-makers during an emergency. UDSA Veterinary Services has placed the responsibility for developing and applying these methodologies at CEAH in order to benefit from the multidisciplinary approach available through resident expertise in veterinary medicine epidemiology, economics, statistics, policy analysis, and computer technology. The person(s) occupying this position will provide the technical expertise in epidemiology disease ecology or a related discipline in the development and application of risk analysis methods and models to support emergency response planning and related activities. These assessments represent a major innovation in how APHIS prepares for outbreaks are a significant program within the agency.

These positions will be based in Fort Collins, CO.
Full benefits will be provided through the University of Minnesota, no relocation expenses will be provided for this position.

Application Instructions

Please apply online via the Employment System at
https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=73836

Reference # 156414

Submit a letter of intent, current CV and list of three professional references.

Questions about this position can be directed to Dr. Tim Goldsmith
Email: gold0188@umn.edu

Washington state: Associate or Full Professor, University of Washington, Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, Department of Global Health

Position: Associate or Full Professor, School of Medicine and the School of Public Health and Community Medicine
Salary: Unspecified
Institution: University of Washington
Location: Washington
Date posted: 6/30/2008

Health Sciences/Medicine:

Associate, full professor, University of Washington. The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation and the Department of Global Health, within the School of Medicine and the School of Public Health and Community Medicine at the University of Washington are recruiting to fill one or more full-time faculty positions at the Associate or Full Professor level (without tenure or tenure track). Appointments may be made to the research track or regular track according to the qualifications and interests of the applicant. The successful applicant(s) will have an MD or a Ph.D. in epidemiology, biostatistics, health informatics, or related field. Successful applicant(s) will have a proven record of assessment, practice and research on national health information systems, burden of disease, and measurement of service delivery, with extensive international experience. Incumbents will be expected to create methods and approaches that will facilitate improved health information systems in developing countries. The successful applicant(s) will also take on an important leadership role in mentoring pre-doctoral and post-doctoral fellows working in the field of health metrics and burden of disease. All University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research, and service. Review of applications will continue until the positions are filled.

Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to: Christopher J.L. Murray, MD, D.Phil., Institute Director , Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington, 2301 5th Avenue, Suite 600, Seattle, Washington 98121.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and covered veterans. The University of Washington, a recipient of the 2006 Alfred P. Sloan award for Faculty Career Flexibility, is committed to supporting the work-life balance of its faculty. Shara K. Mansfield, Assistant Director, Human Resources, Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington, 2301 5th Avenue, Suite 600, Seattle, Washington 98121; phone: 206-897-2833.

Greece: Epidemiologist and Biostatistician (2 listings), Athens University Medical School, Dept of Hygiene, Epidemiology and Medical Statistics

Two positions:

EPIDEMIOLOGIST

The Department of Hygiene, Epidemiology and Medical Statistics within the Athens University Medical School (Greece) seeks a highly motivated Epidemiologist to join the Occupational Medicine & Environmental Health (OM & EH) section.

The Department is located in the Goudi campus of the Athens Medical School. The OM & EH section is involved in numerous research projects on occupational diseases (acute and chronic) and corresponding risk factors, health education and health promotion, biological and environmental monitoring, health risk assessment in the workplace as well as coordinating a postgraduate program on “ Environmental and Occupational health Risk Assessment and Management”.

Minimum skills required:
• PhD (or equivalent) in Epidemiology or relate Human Health Science; alternatively an M.D with a Master’s degree may be considered
• 2-3 years experience in epidemiologic research using varying methodological designs (case-control, cohort or other longitudinal studies); experience in environmental epidemiology is desirable
• Experience in statistical analysis and research methodology
• Written and oral presentation skills
• Team spirit and interdisciplinary cooperation abilities
• Ability to complete projects and to work with deadlines

Also desirable:
• Epidemiology experience in academic settings
• Long-term commitment
• Familiarity with statistical software packages

For further information about the position and applications, please contact Elena Riza, MPH, PhD, Public Health Specialist Dept Hygiene, Epidemiology & Medical Statistics, University of Athens Medical School 75 Mikras Asias GR 115 27 Goudi, Athens-Greece. Tel + 30 210 746 2059, fax: + 30 210 746 2058, e-mail eriza@med.uoa.gr.

Qualified candidates should send a recent resume highlighting their professional experience preferably by electronic mail.


BIOSTATISTICIAN

The Department of Hygiene, Epidemiology and Medical Statistics within the Athens University Medical School (Greece) seeks a highly motivated Medical Statistician to join the Occupational Medicine & Environmental Health (OM & EH) section.

The Department is located in the Goudi campus of the Athens Medical School. The OM & EH section is involved in numerous research projects on occupational diseases (acute and chronic) and corresponding risk factors, health education and health promotion, biological and environmental monitoring, health risk assessment in the workplace as well as coordinating a postgraduate program on “ Environmental and Occupational health Risk Assessment and Management”.

Minimum skills required:
• PhD (or equivalent) in Medical Statistics; alternatively MSc in Med Stats with a significant publication record may be considered
• 2-3 years experience in medical statistics analysis using varying methodological designs (case-control, cohort or other longitudinal studies); experience in Statistical Methods for Environmental Epidemiology is desirable
• Experience in epidemiologic research methodology
• Written and oral presentation skills
• Team spirit and interdisciplinary cooperation abilities
• Ability to complete projects and to work with deadlines

Also desirable:
• Medical statistics experience in academic settings
• Long-term commitment
• Ability to use several statistical software packages

For further information about the position and applications, please contact Elena Riza, MPH, PhD, Public Health Specialist Dept Hygiene, Epidemiology & Medical Statistics, University of Athens Medical School 75 Mikras Asias GR 115 27 Goudi, Athens-Greece. Tel + 30 210 746 2059, fax: + 30 210 746 2058, e-mail eriza@med.uoa.gr.

Qualified candidates should send a recent resume highlighting their professional experience preferably by electronic mail.

Maryland: Epidemiological & Biostatistics Project (epidemiological studies of military medical surveillance), [Government contractor]

Epidemiological & Biostatistics Project
(Maryland Location)

Local Government Contractor is actively seeking candidates for an upcoming contract/task to support epidemiological studies of military medical surveillance data. Most positions require an MS or Ph.D. and extensive experience with the SAS Statistical Package. Experience with military surveillance data base design and/or analyses is highly desired. Specific experience with the following would be best: Standard Ambulatory Data Record, Standard Inpatient Data Record, Personnel Data and other DoD data sources. We’re offering professional career opportunities, competitive salaries, and excellent benefits for the following positions:

Epidemiologist Subject Matter Experts
(Ph.D. required & 5 years’ post-doc experience including extensive SAS)

Staff Epidemiologists
(M.S. or Ph.D. required & related practical experience & SAS)

Biostatisticians/Subject Matter Experts
(Ph.D. required & 5 years’ post doc experience including extensive SAS)

SAS Programmers
(B.S. in Computer Science & 3-6 years SAS)

Technical Publications Specialist
(B.S. in Tech Writing, Graphics, or Fine Arts & 3-6 years related publications experience)

The main focus of tasking requirements is to analyze, interpret, and disseminate information regarding the status, trends, and determinants of the health and fitness of American’s military service members. Project includes ultimately providing advice and consultation services and identifying risk factors for select outcomes leading to policy changes or behavioral modification.

For immediate consideration, apply to Gaye Cotton, Technical Recruiter, Planned Systems International, Inc., gcotton@plan-sys.com and include resume (as an MS Word attachment or within body of email). Please also indicate the position of interest and salary requirements in your email.