Epidemiologist / Data Analyst (Modeling)

SUMMARY

Under the U.S.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity (ELC) cooperative agreement, Heluna Health, and the Division of Communicable Disease Control (DCDC) of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) are recruiting for a Epidemiologist / Data Analyst (Modeling) for the Modeling Section.

This position works under the administrative direction of the Research Scientist Supervisor I of the Modeling Section.

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by performing a critical role in furthering forecasting and modeling efforts for COVID-19, influenza, RSV, STIs, and other priority infectious diseases of interest to the state of California to advance science, support public health practice, and inform policymaking.

The position responsibilities include conceiving, planning, and conducting specialized and complex modeling data analysis to support planning as part of both public health emergency and programmatic response.

These models and analyses potentially include but are not limited to wastewater-based nowcasting and forecasting, behavioral modeling, and equity-based modeling projects.

Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

The salary range for this position is $81,600 to $99,840 annually depending on experience/ qualifications.

Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume to be considered.

Please provide 2-3 professional references.

If selected for an interview, candidates will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in R, Python, and/or other similar languages.

The position will interact and collaborate with several multidisciplinary CDPH teams as well as other internal and external partners as they contribute to the Modeling Section’s mission and vision.

If hired for this position, you will be required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to your start date or have a valid religious or medical reason qualifying you for an exemption (that may or may not require an accommodation).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Serves as an Epidemiologist / Data Analyst with the CDPH Modeling Section.


* Supports epidemiologic analysis, data cleaning, synthesis, model parameterization, and calibration under the guidance of senior statisticians and modelers on the team.


* Explores additional methods to further improve or enhance CDPH’s early outbreak detection methods and preparedness activities.


* Contributes to the development of forecasting and scenario models that estimate epidemiologic trends.


* Supports the successful completion of research output including text, tables and figures for public health presentations, reports, and published manuscripts.


* Attends meetings with internal and external stakeholders and presents at public health and scientific meetings as required.


* Collaborate effectively with team members.

 NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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