Review Vacancy
TitleResearch Scientist 2 (Epidemiology) - 13017
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $82326 to $104230 Annually
Duties Description The Research Scientist 2 will join the Drug Overdose Surveillance and Epidemiology Unit in the Office of Drug User Health as part of the team of research scientists developing novel methodological approaches for drug overdose ‘outbreak detection’ by establishing a near real-time surveillance for drug overdose and spike rapid response activities. The incumbent will participate in the team by focusing primarily on emergency
medical services (EMS), 911 dispatch data, and law enforcement mortality data. Conduct data management and data monitoring activities for information from emergency medical services (EMS),
911 dispatch data, and law enforcement mortality data. Assist in conducting public health investigation activities to investigate and characterize drug overdose spike events in New York State. Participate in research studies utilizing drug overdose emergency medical services (EMS), 911 dispatch data, and law enforcement mortality data. Collaborate with evaluation staff in the Office of Program Evaluation and Research (AIDS Institute) and prevention and harm reduction staff in the Office of Drug User Health to develop program evaluation projects and performance monitoring activities.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in biology, biomedical science, environmental health, environmental science, epidemiology, infection control, public health, statistics/biostatistics, or a related degree* AND three years of professional research experience in an appropriate field. SUBSTITUTIONS: Master's degree in an appropriate field may substitute for one year of experience, and a Ph.D. in an appropriate field may substitute for an additional year of experience.
*Related degrees may include Economics, Education, Mathematics, Medical Anthropology, Medical Geography, Nursing, Nutrition, Pharmacology, Psychology, Sociology, or other relevant Social Science, or Natural Science.
Preferred Qualifications: Strong background in public health surveillance and epidemiology; public health and policy research, study design and execution; analysis using epidemiological principles and methodologies. Experience with SAS, SQL or other statistical
software, relational databases and graphical or geospatial software packages, e.g., Tableau, ARC GIS, SAS Viya. Experience with information technology and systems used for electronic public health reporting. Experience with large,
population-based and other health-related data sets (e.g., SPARCS, ECLRS, vital statistics). Experience with disease registries and working with confidential data. Excellent
interpersonal, presentation, written and verbal communication skills.
Additional Comments Full-time, permanent, non-competitive appointment.
Candidates, when applying, please indicate how you possess a full scope of professional research experience that includes problem definition, planning research approaches, conducting studies, collecting and processing data, and interpreting and reporting findings.
Degrees awarded from educational institutions outside the United States, or its territories must be independently verified for equivalency. Please see http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm for additional information.
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...
The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm
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Name Human Resources Management Group
Email Address resume@health.ny.gov
Address
Street RM 2217, Corning Tower Building, ESP
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference TL/RS2/13017/ALB included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, TL/RS2/13017/ALB, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.