Clinical Research Scientist II-Social and Environmental Epidemiology in Cancer Survivorship

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Memphis, TN

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About The Position

We are seeking a Social and Environmental Epidemiologist to join our interdisciplinary research team. The successful candidate will contribute to studies examining how multilevel social and environmental determinants, including socioeconomic vulnerability and exposure to physical and chemical environmental hazards, influence the health outcomes of childhood cancer survivors across the cancer continuum, from diagnosis through long-term survivorship. Key responsibilities include collaborating with senior faculty to design and conduct epidemiological studies, analyzing large and complex datasets using advanced statistical and computational methods, contributing to grant proposals and peer-reviewed publications, and presenting research findings at national and international conferences. The Social and Environmental Epidemiologist will also collaborate with public health professionals, oncologists, primary care providers, cancer survivors and families, and policymakers to develop evidence-based strategies to reduce health disparities. Strong communication skills are essential for translating research findings into actionable recommendations. Ideal candidates will hold an MD or PhD (or equivalent degree) in epidemiology, public health, health services research, or a related field, with demonstrated expertise in social and/or environmental epidemiology, health disparities, and quantitative analysis. Experience with grant writing and obtaining external funding is highly desirable.

Requirements

• MD or PhD in a relevant scientific field required.
• Minimum Requirement: 5+ years of substantial prior relevant and productive research experience in clinical/population-based outcomes and health disparity research.
• Experience working in a project-oriented matrixed team environment.
• Proven performance in earlier role conducting social and/or environmental health research.
• Experience in study design methodology, protocol development, study conduct, data analysis, and statistical modeling.
• At least two (2) years of experience after completing a doctoral degree in an academic research lab or equivalent research position.
• At least three (3) peer-reviewed publications as the first author or a corresponding author in social epidemiology, environmental epidemiology, health disparity, and/or health services research journals.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with grant writing and obtaining external funding is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Investigate social and environmental determinants of health, focusing on how multilevel factors, such as socioeconomic status, neighborhood vulnerability, and exposure to physical and chemical environmental hazards, affect the health outcomes of childhood cancer survivors across the cancer continuum, from diagnosis through long-term survivorship
• Translating research into actionable recommendations.
• Engage in project meetings and research activities.
• Collaborating with senior faculty members to design and conduct epidemiological studies, analyzing large datasets using advanced methods, assisting with proposal writing, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, and presenting findings at national or international conferences.
• Working with public health experts, oncologists, primary care physicians, cancer survivors, families, and policymakers to develop evidence-based strategies for reducing health disparities.
• Assisting the institution’s Health Services Working Group in coordinating concept and grant proposals and bi-weekly meetings
• Manuscript writing (as a lead or co-author).
• Conference presentation (as a lead or co-author).
• Assist PI with grant preparation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees