Epidemiologist

University of Pennsylvania•Woodworth, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for gathering, analyzing, and communicating data that will inform Public Health and Wellbeing, Student Health and Counseling, and the larger division of Wellness at Penn in their respective efforts to promote wellness, prevent disease, and educate the Penn community. The functions of this position include: analyzing data to inform disease and injury prevention efforts; identifying disease patterns to create and influence interventions; monitoring and reporting various communicable conditions required by the City, State and Federal public health authorities; and supporting ongoing health and wellness programs in evaluation. This position will allow for involvement in numerous activities such as assessment, programming (including outreach), education, intervention, grant writing and research.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science and 2 to 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Nice To Haves

MPH preferred.

Responsibilities

Investigation, surveillance, and reporting of a wide variety of conditions that negatively affect the well-being of the Penn.
Assist in the management of case and contact investigation and infectious disease reporting.
Build and manage databases for disease surveillance and trend analysis. This may include communicable and chronic diseases, occupational and animal exposures, behavioral health concerns, and injuries.
Perform routine analysis from multiple data sets, including electronic medical record systems, and national and university-based surveys.
Communicate findings readily and often.
Write routine and ad-hoc reports and present findings to inform University and Wellness colleagues, and outside agencies, on public health response for, and overall health and wellness of, Penn students.
Provide in-service trainings for faculty, staff, and administrators as it relates to disease prevention.
Support research activities within Wellness including authoring manuscripts, abstracts, and scientific posters to report findings that benefit the broader scientific community.
Identify grant opportunities and funding sources for health and wellness initiatives.
Write applications and apply for identified grants and funding sources at the local, state, and national level.
Act as liaison to a variety of campus partners, UPHS, PDPH, and the Environmental Health and Radiation Safety.
Participate in relevant on-campus and Wellness committees, and public health professional organizations.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
Flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars
Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children at Penn and other institutions
Generous retirement plans (Basic, Matching, and Supplemental) with pre-tax or Roth basis options through TIAA and Vanguard
Substantial amount of time away from work for relaxation, vacations, personal affairs, recovery from illness or injury, and family time
Long-Term Care Insurance (in partnership with Genworth Financial)
Wellness and Work-life Resources
Professional and Personal Development resources
Access to a wide range of University resources (libraries, athletic facilities, arboretum, art galleries, museums, Annenberg Center, Penn Relays) and cultural/recreational activities, many for free
Discounts and Special Services (arts, entertainment, transportation, mortgages, new cars, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, theme parks)
Flexible Work Hours/options
Penn Home Ownership Services (forgivable loan for eligible employees buying a home or residing in West Philadelphia)
Adoption Assistance (reimbursement for qualified expenses in connection with legal adoption)