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Job Title: Epidemiologist
Job Number:
Organization: Kansas City University
Posted: 9/23/2024
Type: Full-Time
Classification: Epidemiology
Industry: Academic Institutions
Number of Openings: 1
Location: Kansas City,  MO    USA
Compensation:
Position Description: The Kansas City University (KCU) Center for Population Health and Equity (CPHE) is seeking applicants for a full-time Epidemiologist, to be located at our Kansas City or Joplin campus. This staff position will work within the new CPHE Research Lab to support student, faculty, staff and community research efforts from conception to dissemination, with an emphasis on scholarly activities in the fields of population health, public health, health equity, and health policy. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual with strong study design and data analysis/interpretation skills, a passion for advancing the population health knowledge base, and an interest in working collaboratively with graduate health students and other experts to answer scientific questions.

Qualifications: Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Consult and collaborate with graduate health students (medical, dental, clinical psychology), biostatistician, and KCU faculty in executing scholarly work, including protocol development, study design, data analysis, and dissemination of results

Independently perform statistical analyses of health data, including interpretation and reporting of results

Leverage existing data to develop reports on population health status measures

Collaborate to prepare abstracts, posters, scientific articles, to make presentations for professional groups

Produce data visualizations to communicate findings to external audiences

Maintain accurate and organized work records

Aid in submission of grant applications, requests for proposals, and other evidence- based practices geared towards programmatic fiscal sustainability

Contribute to the development of CPHE strategies and goals, ensuring that programs align with KCU’s mission and vision

Perform other duties as assigned or directed to meet the goals and objectives of the organization

Other and Supportive Functions:

Maintain professional relationships with public health, community health, educational and private health care organizations and supporting partners

Other administrative tasks (i.e., filing, preparing documentation)

Participate in developing CPHE goals, objectives and systems

Participate in team and University meetings

Qualifications:

Master’s Degree from an accredited program in epidemiology or other closely related field is required

Thorough knowledge of public health principles and practices, epidemiology, study design, data analysis, and an understanding of the use of health data

Ability to clearly communicate the findings of epidemiologic studies

Experience in the use of statistical software for data analysis (SAS, SPSS, STATA, R, etc.)

Knowledge of available public health-related databases (experience in using these data sources preferred)

Ability to self-start projects and work independently with minimal guidance

Excellent communication and attention to detail

Strong working knowledge of spreadsheet platforms (i.e. Excel, Sheets, etc.).

Experience with REDCap preferred

Training or knowledge in working with Geographical Information Systems (GIS) preferred

Population health and/or public health experience preferred

Effective at managing multiple projects across multiple clients and stakeholders

Demonstrated sensitivity to a wide range of disciplines, interests, and constituencies represented at KCU and a deep commitment to population health and equity as part of its public mission

Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, and to work effectively and harmoniously with a wide variety of stakeholders

Sensitivity in working with an ethnically, socio-economically, and socially diverse workforce

Organization Description: Kansas City University is a private university comprised of a College of Osteopathic Medicine and a College of Biosciences. The College of Dental Medicine opened in 2023 in Joplin, Missouri. Kansas City has been home to KCU for more than 100 years. Now, KCU is proud to call Joplin, Missouri a second home. We’re constantly creating new programs such as the Clinical Psychology Doctoral program, an MS in biomedical science, specialized dual degrees and a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree.

Closing Date: 12/23/2024
Desired Starting Date:
Contact Name: Angela Howard,  Epidemiologist
Contact Location:

Kansas City   MO  64106
United States
Contact Location:
 
  Kansas City   MO  64106
  United States
Contact Phone: 8166547016 
Contact Fax:
Contact Email: ahoward@kansascity.edu
Web Address: 1750 Independence Ave
How to Apply: Click the link below to apply: https://kansascity.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Jobs /job/Kansas-City-Campus/Epidemiologist_R- 0002410

Please attach a Cover Letter and CV during the application process.

Additional Information:

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