Clinical Research Scientist - Social Epidemiology and Health Equity

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

299d • $86,320 - $154,960

About The Position

We are seeking a Social Epidemiologist to join our interdisciplinary research team. The successful candidate will contribute to studies examining the social and environmental determinants of health, with a focus on understanding how multilevel social and environmental determinates, such as socioeconomic status, neighborhood vulnerability, and social support networks, influence the health outcomes of childhood cancer survivors across the cancer continuum (i.e., from diagnosis to survivorship).

Requirements

• MD or PhD in relevant scientific field required.
• Minimum of 2+ prior relevant and productive research experience in clinical/population-based outcomes and health behavior research.
• Experience in study design methodology, protocol development, study conduct, and analysis.
• At least two years of experience after completing a doctoral degree in an academic research lab or equivalent research position.
• At least three peer-reviewed publications as the first author or a corresponding author in social epidemiology, health disparity, and/or health services research journals.
• Experience in study design, data analysis, and statistical modeling.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a project-oriented matrixed team environment.
• Experience with grant writing and external funding.

Responsibilities

• Investigating the social and environmental determinants of health, with a focus on understanding how multilevel social and environmental determinates influence the health outcomes of childhood cancer survivors across the cancer continuum.
• Translating research into actionable recommendations.
• Engaging 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.
• 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 Chair of the Health Equity Working Group in coordinating concept and grant proposals and bi-weekly meetings.
• Demonstrating scientific productivity through manuscript writing and conference presentations.
• Assisting the Principal Investigator with grant preparation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $86,320 - $154,960 per year.
• Exceptional benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree