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Research Scientist
CDC FoundationUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 23 Jun 2025
💰 $135,000/yr($105,000/yr – $135,000/yr)
About the role
The CDC Foundation helps the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) save and improve lives by unleashing the power of collaboration between CDC, philanthropies, corporations, organizations and individuals to protect the health, safety and security of America and the world. The CDC Foundation is the go-to nonprofit authorized by Congress to mobilize philanthropic partners and private-sector resources to support CDC’s critical health protection mission. Since 1995, the CDC Foundation has raised over $1.9 billion and launched more than 1,300 programs impacting a variety of health threats from chronic disease conditions including cardiovascular disease and cancer, to infectious diseases like rotavirus and HIV, to emergency responses, including COVID-19 and Ebola. The CDC Foundation managed hundreds of programs in the United States and in more than 90 countries last year. Visit www.cdcfoundation.org for more information.
Position HighlightsLocation: This position will work a hybrid schedule based in Atlanta, GA. Relocation expenses are not provided. Up to 40% international travel required.Salary Range: $105,000-$135,000, plus benefitsPosition Type: Grant funded, limited-term opportunity contingent upon fundingPosition End Date: June 30, 2027
OverviewThe CDC Foundation seeks a full-time Research Scientist to lead epidemiologic and surveillance activities to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality in Tanzania. The Research Scientist will work closely with the Principal Technical Advisor, Senior Epidemiologist, and others to conduct assessments to determine baseline and changes in the availability, access and quality of maternal health services in Tanzania. The Research Scientist will oversee field activities in Tanzania as well as serve as an advisor on monitoring and evaluation design, methods and analysis. The Research Scientist position is an interdisciplinary role that brings together strong technical and analytical skills, with knowledge of public health. The combined skills and experience are essential to ensure the strategic objectives of the project are met.
Responsibilities· Serves as an advisor for the planning, design, implementation and analysis of scientific studies.· Participates and leads components of various aspects of the study design process and other study support duties including analyzing and reporting of data and data dissemination.· Analyzes study implementation procedures for improvement. Provides advice and assistance in evaluating the methodology of past and proposed studies conducted within the program and assists subject-matter experts in the design of studies sponsored by the program.· Lead data analysis to improve understanding of and prevention opportunities for addressing maternal and neonatal health in low-resource settings.· Reviews literature to maintain current knowledge about measuring and evaluating maternal health capacity and performance at each level of the health system.· Prepares scientific articles and technical reports for publication in national and international public health journals. Conducts presentations to other technical staff, donors, international Ministries of Health and other internal and external stakeholders.· Lead field activities to conduct data collection at health facilities in low-resource settings such as Tanzania.· Provide thought leadership to emerging international approaches to understand contributors to disparate maternal and neonatal health outcomes among populations.· Lead and participate in project-related meetings and calls.· Lead and participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications· Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a background in epidemiology, biostatistics or closely related disciplines is required. PhD with concentration in epidemiology or biostatistics or a closely related discipline is preferred.· Minimum of 10 years of public health and related professional experience required with direct experience in data analysis or 5 years of experience with a PhD required.· Advanced proficiency in data management and analysis using SAS or other statistical software· Experience in the design and execution of epidemiologic research, including advanced statistical analysis and in publishing research results.· Demonstrates a high degree of initiative and flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities, able to communicate effectively in a positive and professional manner and able to prioritize activities when under tight deadlines.· Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience preparing, writing and editing complex documents such as detailed reports and peer-reviewed articles.· Sound judgment and maturity exemplified by consistent professionalism in dealing with individuals at all levels both internally and externally.All qualified a
Position HighlightsLocation: This position will work a hybrid schedule based in Atlanta, GA. Relocation expenses are not provided. Up to 40% international travel required.Salary Range: $105,000-$135,000, plus benefitsPosition Type: Grant funded, limited-term opportunity contingent upon fundingPosition End Date: June 30, 2027
OverviewThe CDC Foundation seeks a full-time Research Scientist to lead epidemiologic and surveillance activities to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality in Tanzania. The Research Scientist will work closely with the Principal Technical Advisor, Senior Epidemiologist, and others to conduct assessments to determine baseline and changes in the availability, access and quality of maternal health services in Tanzania. The Research Scientist will oversee field activities in Tanzania as well as serve as an advisor on monitoring and evaluation design, methods and analysis. The Research Scientist position is an interdisciplinary role that brings together strong technical and analytical skills, with knowledge of public health. The combined skills and experience are essential to ensure the strategic objectives of the project are met.
Responsibilities· Serves as an advisor for the planning, design, implementation and analysis of scientific studies.· Participates and leads components of various aspects of the study design process and other study support duties including analyzing and reporting of data and data dissemination.· Analyzes study implementation procedures for improvement. Provides advice and assistance in evaluating the methodology of past and proposed studies conducted within the program and assists subject-matter experts in the design of studies sponsored by the program.· Lead data analysis to improve understanding of and prevention opportunities for addressing maternal and neonatal health in low-resource settings.· Reviews literature to maintain current knowledge about measuring and evaluating maternal health capacity and performance at each level of the health system.· Prepares scientific articles and technical reports for publication in national and international public health journals. Conducts presentations to other technical staff, donors, international Ministries of Health and other internal and external stakeholders.· Lead field activities to conduct data collection at health facilities in low-resource settings such as Tanzania.· Provide thought leadership to emerging international approaches to understand contributors to disparate maternal and neonatal health outcomes among populations.· Lead and participate in project-related meetings and calls.· Lead and participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications· Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a background in epidemiology, biostatistics or closely related disciplines is required. PhD with concentration in epidemiology or biostatistics or a closely related discipline is preferred.· Minimum of 10 years of public health and related professional experience required with direct experience in data analysis or 5 years of experience with a PhD required.· Advanced proficiency in data management and analysis using SAS or other statistical software· Experience in the design and execution of epidemiologic research, including advanced statistical analysis and in publishing research results.· Demonstrates a high degree of initiative and flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities, able to communicate effectively in a positive and professional manner and able to prioritize activities when under tight deadlines.· Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience preparing, writing and editing complex documents such as detailed reports and peer-reviewed articles.· Sound judgment and maturity exemplified by consistent professionalism in dealing with individuals at all levels both internally and externally.All qualified a
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