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Chronic Disease & Tobacco Epidemiologist

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University of New Hampshire

Job Description

Operating Title

Chronic Disease & Tobacco Epidemiologist

Long Classification Title

Research Scientist II

Campus Location

Durham

Department

UNH CHHS Institute for Health Policy and Practice

Summary of Position

Under general supervision of the Institute for Health Policy and Practice Director, perform research and analysis in the area of chronic disease, including the interpretation of the results of research and analysis, determining the significance of the findings to the field, and participating in the dissemination of results to a variety of audiences.

Acceptable minimum level of education

Master's

Acceptable minimum years of experience

3 years

Additional Job Information

The office for this position is located at DHHS in Concord NH

Posting Number

PS4682FY24

Other minimum qualifications

  • Doctorate or equivalent professional degree in public health, health science, or related discipline, with doctoral research closely related to project work; or Master’s degree and at least three years of closely related research experience.
  • Knowledge of statistical programs and data analysis techniques

Additional Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with data visualization software and working in and presenting to multi-disciplinary groups (e.g., clinical, public health, and social service organizations)

Salary Information

Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.

Quicklink for Posting

https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/61577

Percent Time Information (FTE)

1.00

Grade

21

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Institution Information

The Institute for Health Policy and Practice (IHPP) is an applied research institute located within the College of Health and Human Services at the University of New Hampshire. IHPP conducts and disseminates high-quality, cutting-edge applied research and policy work that enables health system partners to implement evidence-based strategies to improve population health. IHPP is committed to addressing inequities in our health and social care systems. IHPP and its work acknowledges the implicit and explicit inequities in our health care system, especially the detrimental impact on the health outcomes of people of color. IHPP continues to develop meaningful ways to use our voice, platform, and resources to fight injustice and eliminate inequities in our communities in and beyond New Hampshire.

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire, and the region can be found here: https://www.unh.edu/hr/diversity-resource-guide

Posting Date

06/26/2024

Open Until Filled

Yes

Posting Open to Internal Candidates Only?

No

Interested Internal Candidates Exist?

No

Job Category

Salaried Staff (Exempt)

Appointment Type

Grant Funded

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None applicable

Duty/Responsibility

  • Participate in the planning and implementation of analytic plans to support the Chronic Disease Health Section of the NH Department of Health and Human Services, including the participation in evaluation of Departmental programs, including collection and collation of results.

Duty/Responsibility

  • Participate in the design, development, and implementation of data systems and reports for data collection and dissemination, including using vital records, hospital discharge, and other data to support the program.

Duty/Responsibility

  • Participate in the analysis, organization, maintenance, and evaluation of a variety of data sets, including development of statistical programming and analysis, determination of the data’s significance, diagnosis and evaluation of problems with the data, and the preparation of results for publication or distribution.
  • Perform data linkages of vital records, hospital discharge data, Medicaid data, and other data sets within or available to DPHS. Develop reports of accomplishments, challenges, and future plans, in collaboration with DPHS personnel.

Duty/Responsibility

  • Participate in the analysis, organization, maintenance, and evaluation of a variety of data sets, including development of statistical programming and analysis, determination of the data’s significance, diagnosis and evaluation of problems with the data, and the preparation of results for publication or distribution

Duty/Responsibility

  • Consult with and establish relationships with other epidemiologists, researchers, and practitioners in project area of expertise. Support relationships with the funders, including the Department of Health and Human Services and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and with the Division of NH Vital Records Administration, the UNH Institutional Review Board, and other project-specific stakeholder groups.

Duty/Responsibility

  • Supervise and/or advise other team members at DHHS and/or UNH on research and reporting; supervise and/or provide tutorial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students in area of expertise, as assigned

Duty/Responsibility

  • Perform other related duties as assigned

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