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Location: Oak Ridge, TN or Remote (US Based Locations)
PURPOSE: Epidemiology Research Scientists exhibit a level of professional preparation, the responsibility for synthesizing complex data and interpreting research findings, and participation in independent research or institutional research. The primary focus of this position is conducting complex research.
The purpose of the position is to provide research support for health studies projects related to occupational exposure assessments for the Department of Energy, other federal customers, and commercial clients. These projects typically involve literature searches, statistical analysis, environmental scans, instrument development and validation, survey administration, data collection, data management, interpretation of scientific data, and report writing. This individual will lead efforts to disseminate research findings at conferences and in peer reviewed publications. The individual will be responsible for specific tasks and projects under the direction of the program managers and senior scientists.
The successful candidate will have developed and executed scientific survey methods including collection of data from human subjects, quantitative and qualitative data analysis, data interpretation and formulation of conclusions and recommendations, report writing including preparation of tables and figures and presentation of results to internal teams and to customers.
Has an established a track record of independent and/or collaborative/creative/scholarly work, as supported by publications or other evidence. Requires knowledge, skills and abilities skill with:
TOTAL REWARDS
ORAU has a strategic approach to providing total rewards to employees through a fair, equitable, and competitive total compensation package. The goal of our total rewards system is to integrate compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance, recognition, development, and career opportunities to attract, engage, and retain the talent required to achieve ORAU’s business objectives. The benefit component of our total rewards program supports business goals by offering the following benefits based on employee eligibility:
The ORAU total reward package also promotes work-life balance. Mindful of the need for employees to care for themselves and their families, ORAU offers the following additional work-life benefits based on employee eligibility:
Appointment Type: Full-Time Regular (FTR)
Location: Oak Ridge, TN or Remote (US Based Locations)
Salary Range: $79,996.80 - $111,280.00/Yr.
PURPOSE: Epidemiology Research Scientists exhibit a level of professional preparation, the responsibility for synthesizing complex data and interpreting research findings, and participation in independent research or institutional research. The primary focus of this position is conducting complex research.
The purpose of the position is to provide research support for health studies projects related to occupational exposure assessments for the Department of Energy, other federal customers, and commercial clients. These projects typically involve literature searches, statistical analysis, environmental scans, instrument development and validation, survey administration, data collection, data management, interpretation of scientific data, and report writing. This individual will lead efforts to disseminate research findings at conferences and in peer reviewed publications. The individual will be responsible for specific tasks and projects under the direction of the program managers and senior scientists.
Responsibility also includes performing complex data analysis, project initiation, research development and analysis, research and statistical consultation.
- Work on ORAU teams to conduct studies in health and occupational epidemiology, safety culture, security culture, and organizational development. Acquire/analyze/interpret quantitative and/or qualitative data. Conduct literature reviews.
- Identify methodological problems in research protocol and implement modifications to optimize results. Maintain project files and provide statistical reports as needed. Supervise data entry as needed.
- Work on ORAU teams to review epidemiologic data, synthesize materials, produce written reports. Report data and conclusions to external and internal audiences through professional conferences and peer-reviewed publication.
- Design and implement complex systems and procedures (e.g., sampling, data collection, calibration). Define and implement analytic approaches, statistical models.
- Conduct independent and collaborative research in support of ongoing projects.
Bachelor's degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Social Sciences, or related field and five to eight years of experience. Master’s degree preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience performing duties as described may be substituted for the minimum requirements.
The successful candidate will have developed and executed scientific survey methods including collection of data from human subjects, quantitative and qualitative data analysis, data interpretation and formulation of conclusions and recommendations, report writing including preparation of tables and figures and presentation of results to internal teams and to customers.
Has an established a track record of independent and/or collaborative/creative/scholarly work, as supported by publications or other evidence. Requires knowledge, skills and abilities skill with:
- Microsoft Office Suite
- SPSS or SAS statistical software applications
- Research methods
- Scientific writing
The candidate’s starting salary will be determined upon hire and ORAU will use salary survey data, internal comparators, and the candidate’s qualifications to determine salary.
TOTAL REWARDS
ORAU has a strategic approach to providing total rewards to employees through a fair, equitable, and competitive total compensation package. The goal of our total rewards system is to integrate compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance, recognition, development, and career opportunities to attract, engage, and retain the talent required to achieve ORAU’s business objectives. The benefit component of our total rewards program supports business goals by offering the following benefits based on employee eligibility:
- Legally required benefits
- Retirement plan access
- Travel Accident Insurance
The ORAU total reward package also promotes work-life balance. Mindful of the need for employees to care for themselves and their families, ORAU offers the following additional work-life benefits based on employee eligibility:
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Flexible work schedules or compressed work weeks
- Telework
- Occupational Health and Wellness Programs
- Employee Assistance Program
