EPIDEMIOLOGIST
- Employer
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Location
- Wisconsin, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Oct 14, 2021
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Job no: 243139-AS
Work type: Onsite, Staff-Full Time
Department: WSLHENVIRN SCWATR MICRB
Location: Madison
Categories: Research
Job Summary:
This position will join our team that has been tracking SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater throughout the State of Wisconsin using wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE). Tracking pathogens in wastewater is a relatively new approach that shows great promise in monitoring populations for infectious diseases. The person in this position will serve as an epidemiologist to the program by analyzing data collected from the Wisconsin Wastewater Monitoring Network and using statistical approaches to review and interpret wastewater and related human case data from associated geographic areas. This position will be responsible for coordinating electronic data transmission from data source, uploading to the Wisconsin dashboard and to the Center for Disease Control (CDC)/National Wastewater Surveillance System (NWSS). Data will be used to inform epidemiologic and programmatic decisions related to disease spread and infections. This position will work with local public health agencies to provide technical assistance and training on the interpretation of wastewater data associated with the state monitoring network. In addition, they will collaborate with researchers throughout the University of Wisconsin system as well as with Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and CDC to help continue the development of a robust wastewater surveillance program, publish manuscripts and promote efficiencies in data workflows. The position will also be responsible for tracking grant deliverables and providing routine progress reports to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
About the Job:
Researcher III (RE042)
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
Education:
Required
PhD or other terminal degree, or a degree at least one level above the level of instruction, or otherwise approved as qualified by the Dean
PhD in epidemiology, biostatistics or closely related field is required.
Qualifications:
A minimum of 2 years of experience working in the field of epidemiology, environmental health and/or public health in a professional or academic setting is required. Experiences and attributes must include:
- Experience applying epidemiology study design and analysis methods
- Ability to create, clean and manipulate large datasets
- Expertise in statistical analysis of data using SAS, R or equivalent statistical software
- Experience in preparation and publication of scientific reports, peer reviewed manuscripts and public facing dashboards
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and with a team
Candidates with knowledge of microbiology and infectious diseases will be preferred.
Additional Information:
This position is located within DHS, Division of Public Health (DPH) and is maintained through a contract and ongoing partnership with the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene (WSLH). WSLH serves as the public, environmental, and occupational health laboratory for the State of Wisconsin and is part of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. This position will work within the CDC NWSS-funded program, within the Bureau of Environmental and Occupational Health (BEOH) in the Environmental Epidemiology and Surveillance (EES) Section.
Department(s):
A524920-WI STATE LAB OF HYGIENE/ENVIRN SC/WATR MICRB
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
This position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Terminal, 12 month appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding
Salary:
Minimum $65,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Instructions to Applicants:
To begin the application process please click on the "" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV, a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications relevant to the position, and a document listing contact information for three (3) references, including at least one supervisor.
If you have questions, you may email hrstaff@slh.wisc.edu or call Dan Makovec, 608-890-1011.
Contact:
Dan Makovec
hrstaff@slh.wisc.edu
608-890-1011
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )
Official Title:
Researcher III(RE042)
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Terminal
Job Number:
243139-AS
The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department .
Applications Open: Oct 14 2021 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Nov 22 2021 11:55 PM Central Standard Time
Work type: Onsite, Staff-Full Time
Department: WSLHENVIRN SCWATR MICRB
Location: Madison
Categories: Research
Job Summary:
This position will join our team that has been tracking SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater throughout the State of Wisconsin using wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE). Tracking pathogens in wastewater is a relatively new approach that shows great promise in monitoring populations for infectious diseases. The person in this position will serve as an epidemiologist to the program by analyzing data collected from the Wisconsin Wastewater Monitoring Network and using statistical approaches to review and interpret wastewater and related human case data from associated geographic areas. This position will be responsible for coordinating electronic data transmission from data source, uploading to the Wisconsin dashboard and to the Center for Disease Control (CDC)/National Wastewater Surveillance System (NWSS). Data will be used to inform epidemiologic and programmatic decisions related to disease spread and infections. This position will work with local public health agencies to provide technical assistance and training on the interpretation of wastewater data associated with the state monitoring network. In addition, they will collaborate with researchers throughout the University of Wisconsin system as well as with Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and CDC to help continue the development of a robust wastewater surveillance program, publish manuscripts and promote efficiencies in data workflows. The position will also be responsible for tracking grant deliverables and providing routine progress reports to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
About the Job:
Researcher III (RE042)
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
Education:
Required
PhD or other terminal degree, or a degree at least one level above the level of instruction, or otherwise approved as qualified by the Dean
PhD in epidemiology, biostatistics or closely related field is required.
Qualifications:
A minimum of 2 years of experience working in the field of epidemiology, environmental health and/or public health in a professional or academic setting is required. Experiences and attributes must include:
- Experience applying epidemiology study design and analysis methods
- Ability to create, clean and manipulate large datasets
- Expertise in statistical analysis of data using SAS, R or equivalent statistical software
- Experience in preparation and publication of scientific reports, peer reviewed manuscripts and public facing dashboards
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and with a team
Candidates with knowledge of microbiology and infectious diseases will be preferred.
Additional Information:
This position is located within DHS, Division of Public Health (DPH) and is maintained through a contract and ongoing partnership with the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene (WSLH). WSLH serves as the public, environmental, and occupational health laboratory for the State of Wisconsin and is part of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. This position will work within the CDC NWSS-funded program, within the Bureau of Environmental and Occupational Health (BEOH) in the Environmental Epidemiology and Surveillance (EES) Section.
Department(s):
A524920-WI STATE LAB OF HYGIENE/ENVIRN SC/WATR MICRB
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
This position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Terminal, 12 month appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding
Salary:
Minimum $65,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Instructions to Applicants:
To begin the application process please click on the "" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV, a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications relevant to the position, and a document listing contact information for three (3) references, including at least one supervisor.
If you have questions, you may email hrstaff@slh.wisc.edu or call Dan Makovec, 608-890-1011.
Contact:
Dan Makovec
hrstaff@slh.wisc.edu
608-890-1011
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )
Official Title:
Researcher III(RE042)
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Terminal
Job Number:
243139-AS
The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department .
Applications Open: Oct 14 2021 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Nov 22 2021 11:55 PM Central Standard Time
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