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Posting Summary
Functional Position Title
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE 1, 2 OR 3 - EPIDEMIOLOGY
Position Number
00052760
Appointment Type
Regular
Location-City
New Orleans
School/Division
SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Department
Louisiana Tumor Registry
Position Summary
Louisiana Tumor Registry (LTR) is a population-based cancer registry, that collects and maintains data on cancer diagnosis, type of cancer, treatment, and outcomes. The LTR currently registers approximately 25,000 new cancer cases yearly, tracks over 300,000 cancer patients, and has over half a million (521,074 cases) newly diagnosed cancer cases in the registry database. This position is supported by funding from the Chancellor. Under the direct supervision of the Registry Liaison, the employee will analyze cancer data to support data requests and cancer control initiatives, assist with the preparation of statistics for annual publications (monograph, data visualization, cancer one-pagers, etc.), and support the LTR liaison (program administrator) with administrative tasks related to data release
Additional Position Information
Minimum Qualifications
Required Education
Bachelor's
If Other Required Education, please specify
Discipline(s)
Basic science or a related field
Certifications/Licenses Required
Indicate the minimum number of years required to do the job
RA1-0 years; RA2-3 years; RA3-5 years
Indicate the type of experience required to do the job
professional level experience
Indicate if any combination of specific experience, training and education may be substituted for the required education or experience
RA2 - Master's Degree with less than 2 years of experience
RA3 - Master's Degree plus 2 OR more years of experience or PhD
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Education
If Other Preferred Education, please specify
Discipline(s)
Certifications/Licenses Preferred
Indicate the preferred experience to perform the job
Experience in analyzing cancer registry data, Experience in cancer research
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
U01173P
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
01/01/2024
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Application Review Date to Begin
Special Instructions Summary
In order to review each applicant's qualifications, the month and year of employment are needed. We encourage all applicants to provide this information initially to prevent delays in the review and/or the need to request additional information.
EEO Statement
LSU Health New Orleans is committed to leveraging diversity as an educational resource and an institutional core value. We seek candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
About the School/Department
The LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans (LSUHSC, N.O.) School of Public Health (SPH) is one of six professional schools within the University. The SPH provides five Master's level, three PhD level, and one Bachelor's level program in addition to its numerous research and service programs in order to advance the public's health and well-being through education, research and service with a focus on issues affecting Louisiana. For additional information about SPH please visit: https://sph.lsuhsc.edu Louisiana Tumor Registry - Mission - To collect and report complete, high-quality, and timely population-based cancer data in Louisiana to support cancer research, control, and prevention. Vision - To reduce suffering and death from cancer using information collected by the Louisiana Tumor Registry.
Posting Summary
Functional Position Title
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE 1, 2 OR 3 - EPIDEMIOLOGY
Position Number
00052760
Appointment Type
Regular
Location-City
New Orleans
School/Division
SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Department
Louisiana Tumor Registry
Position Summary
Louisiana Tumor Registry (LTR) is a population-based cancer registry, that collects and maintains data on cancer diagnosis, type of cancer, treatment, and outcomes. The LTR currently registers approximately 25,000 new cancer cases yearly, tracks over 300,000 cancer patients, and has over half a million (521,074 cases) newly diagnosed cancer cases in the registry database. This position is supported by funding from the Chancellor. Under the direct supervision of the Registry Liaison, the employee will analyze cancer data to support data requests and cancer control initiatives, assist with the preparation of statistics for annual publications (monograph, data visualization, cancer one-pagers, etc.), and support the LTR liaison (program administrator) with administrative tasks related to data release
Additional Position Information
Minimum Qualifications
Required Education
Bachelor's
If Other Required Education, please specify
Discipline(s)
Basic science or a related field
Certifications/Licenses Required
Indicate the minimum number of years required to do the job
RA1-0 years; RA2-3 years; RA3-5 years
Indicate the type of experience required to do the job
professional level experience
Indicate if any combination of specific experience, training and education may be substituted for the required education or experience
RA2 - Master's Degree with less than 2 years of experience
RA3 - Master's Degree plus 2 OR more years of experience or PhD
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Education
If Other Preferred Education, please specify
Discipline(s)
Certifications/Licenses Preferred
Indicate the preferred experience to perform the job
Experience in analyzing cancer registry data, Experience in cancer research
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
U01173P
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
01/01/2024
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Application Review Date to Begin
Special Instructions Summary
In order to review each applicant's qualifications, the month and year of employment are needed. We encourage all applicants to provide this information initially to prevent delays in the review and/or the need to request additional information.
EEO Statement
LSU Health New Orleans is committed to leveraging diversity as an educational resource and an institutional core value. We seek candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
About the School/Department
The LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans (LSUHSC, N.O.) School of Public Health (SPH) is one of six professional schools within the University. The SPH provides five Master's level, three PhD level, and one Bachelor's level program in addition to its numerous research and service programs in order to advance the public's health and well-being through education, research and service with a focus on issues affecting Louisiana. For additional information about SPH please visit: https://sph.lsuhsc.edu Louisiana Tumor Registry - Mission - To collect and report complete, high-quality, and timely population-based cancer data in Louisiana to support cancer research, control, and prevention. Vision - To reduce suffering and death from cancer using information collected by the Louisiana Tumor Registry.
