Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.

This position will work across several studies as part of Emory’s Prevention Epicenter (PEACH) research program. PEACH is a CDC-funded research program addressing healthcare-associated infections caused by multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) across the healthcare delivery spectrum. This research program includes a portfolio of research that can influence or change standard practices and fill gaps in current infection prevention guidance. Projects advance transdisciplinary research incorporating human factors engineering, microbiome therapeutics, environmental microbiology, and bioinformatics. This position will act as an epidemiologist for the program which involves developing analytic plans using sound methodological approaches, overseeing analysis and data management, presenting study findings at national conferences, and preparing manuscripts among other duties.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under limited supervision, the epidemiologist would have knowledge of advanced statistical methods to analyze, develop, implement, and promote new and creative strategies and solutions to address public health issues and challenges in a clinical research environment.
• Designs, manages, and evaluates large, state-level (group-randomized) controlled trial.
• Thoroughly understands and executes study protocols and procedures to ensure accurate and consistent collection of data.
• Provides technical expertise and advice on study design and data analysis using a variety of statistical methods.
• May provide assistance with interpretation of statistical analysis for peer review.
• Contributes to grant proposals, protocols, data analysis plans and management, reports, manuscripts, and presentation of study findings.
• May participate in peer-reviewed manuscript authorship and occasional travel to scientific conferences.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A master's degree in public health (epidemiology) or related research intensive field from an accredited school.
• At least one year of related experience, which could be classified as fellowships, research assistantships, or part-time research activities, is preferred.

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location.  Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

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