Duties Description: The Research Scientist 3 (G25) will oversee the Tobacco Surveillance, Evaluation and Research Team (TSERT) to support the Department's need for efficient, timely, and accurate tobacco surveillance and evaluation data and contribute to the science of tobacco control. Primary responsibilities include surveillance; oversight of the Independent Evaluation contractor; program evaluation, contributing to the science of tobacco control; and staff supervision. The incumbent will also provide guidance on evaluation, surveillance and performance measurement findings in order to guide program decisions. Other appropriate related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in Epidemiology, Statistics/Biostatistics, Public Health, Biology, Biomedical Science, Environmental Health, Environmental Science, Infection Control, or a closely related degree field AND four (4) **years of full- time, professional scientific research experience in an appropriate field.
**Substitutions: master’s degree in Epidemiology, Statistics/Biostatistics, Public Health, Biology, Biomedical Science, Environmental Health, Environmental Science, Infection Control, or a closely related degree field may substitute for one year of experience, and Doctorate or Ph.D. in Epidemiology, Statistics/Biostatistics, Public Health, Biology, Biomedical Science, Environmental Health, Environmental Science, Infection Control, or a closely related degree field may substitute for an additional year of experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Master's or doctoral degree in public health or related field and three or more years of professional scientific research experience in public health research, epidemiology or surveillance. Strong analytic skills, including expertise in SAS, STATA or other relevant statistical software; experience translating public health research into practice and translating data or research findings for varied audiences; experience in public health program evaluation and performance measurement; contract management experience and experience supervising staff.
Additional Comments: Permanent, Full-time, non-competitive position. Applicants should be sure to provide detailed descriptions of their full-time professional scientific research experience in epidemiology or public health that meets the required minimum qualifications above in their resume and/or cover letter.
We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
• Holiday & Paid Time Off • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) • Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System • Shift & Geographic pay differentials • Affordable Health Care options • Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost • NYS Deferred Compensation plan • Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds • And many more...
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