Join the HJF Team!
HJF is seeking an Epidemiologist II to provide epidemiological and biostatistical support for pediatric health research studies. This position will support the Divisions of Health Systems Research and Clinical Epidemiology and Military Child & Family Research, within the Department of Pediatrics at the Uniformed Services University.
Project work includes the analysis of perinatal health outcomes associated with malaria prophylactic medication exposure, as well as quality outcomes of pregnancy in the intensive care unit environment across the US Military Health System.
The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.
Responsibilities
- Initiates, designs, and implements epidemiological studies in support of assigned research projects.
- Conducts descriptive and multivariable statistical analyses, and prepares corresponding tables and figures.
- Reviews and contributes to project proposals, protocols, internal guidelines, and periodic reports with respect to design, analytic approach, and/or reporting.
- Works to expand Divisional funding opportunities by seeking out, drafting and submitting grant proposals in collaboration with other team members. May serve as Principal Investigator on studies with requisite degree and institutional requirements met.
- Provides ongoing evaluation of project progress, working to proactively identify bottlenecks and propose and implement solutions.
- Prepares high quality abstracts, presentations and manuscripts for dissemination.
- Provides epidemiologic support and learning opportunities for internal working groups.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Assigned Lead: May recommend the following: employee hiring, disciplinary action, and starting salaries; provide input on employee performance evaluations.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Master's Degree required. PhD in Public Health, Epidemiology or similar degree preferred.
- Minimum of 3-5 years experience required. May substitute relevant years of educational experience.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of and ability to use and teach complex epidemiologic research methods for assessing the risk of disease in humans due to potential risk factors.
- Excellent knowledge of advanced multivariable statistical methods.
- Strong SAS skills required. Experience with other packages such as R, STATA, ArcGIS preferred.
- Knowledge of the Military Health System strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with ICD-9 and 10 coding and manipulation of large datasets preferred.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Knowledge of perinatal health outcomes associated with medication exposure such as malaria prophylaxis.
Strong interest and some demonstrated experience in study of the intersection between communicable and noncommunicable diseases.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a T3/Secret clearance.
Work Environment
- This position will take place primarily in a clinical setting.
Compensation
- The annual salary range for this position is $73,800 - $95,000 Actual salary will be determined based on experience, education, etc.
Benefits
- HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.
Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.