Research Associate I: Epidemiologist
About The Position
The Catherine Cutler Institute at the University of Southern Maine, in partnership with the Maine CDC, is seeking a Research Associate I: Epidemiologist. The Research Associate I [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Yqs3LAFc_37gJL4byMmOBLk8hHDYYax5/view?usp=sharing] assists a team of USM epidemiologists in building epidemiology at USM and Maine CDC (the state’s health department) specifically focusing on topics in Environmental Health. The Research Associate will be responsible for aspects of creating, implementing, and sustaining systems for public health surveillance within the Maine CDC. This includes assessing the burden and trends of environmental health-related outcomes, exposures, and risk factors in the general population and among sub-populations. This position will provide epidemiology support to programs within Maine CDC’s Toxicology and Environmental Epidemiology Program (TEEP), including Maine’s Environmental Public Health Tracking Program, Climate and Health Program, and partner activities (e.g. carbon monoxide poisoning surveillance, childhood lead poisoning prevention, water quality surveillance) as requested. In addition, the RA-I will collaborate on epidemiologic studies with Maine CDC programs and with partners in other state and federal agencies. This is a grant funded position with a starting annual salary up to $65,000. This is a hybrid remote position, with in-office days at the Maine CDC building in Augusta.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Epidemiology, Public Health or related field, preferably from an accredited school of public health, and a minimum of 1 year of epidemiologic-related work experience.
- Demonstrated mastery of basic principles of epidemiology and public health.
- Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills, including knowledge of major computer-based statistical packages, preferably SAS.
Responsibilities
- Creating, implementing, and sustaining systems for public health surveillance within the Maine CDC.
- Assessing the burden and trends of environmental health-related outcomes, exposures, and risk factors in the general population and among sub-populations.
- Providing epidemiology support to programs within Maine CDC’s Toxicology and Environmental Epidemiology Program (TEEP), including Maine’s Environmental Public Health Tracking Program, Climate and Health Program, and partner activities (e.g. carbon monoxide poisoning surveillance, childhood lead poisoning prevention, water quality surveillance) as requested.
- Collaborating on epidemiologic studies with Maine CDC programs and with partners in other state and federal agencies.
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays plus earned vacation time and sick time.
- Health, dental and vision insurance.
- Low-cost short-term disability insurance and employer-paid long-term disability insurance.
- Employer-paid basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance.
- A tuition waiver program for employees and their spouse or dependent child(ren).
- A 403(b)-retirement plan with employer contribution.
- Free access to the METRO system, including the Husky Line with service between our Portland and Gorham campuses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
