Associate Scientist I, Health Services Research

Associate Scientist I, Health Services Research

remote type

Remote

locations

Atlanta, Georgia

time type

Full time

job requisition id

JR2867

Work on research studies evaluating determinants of cancer risk, access to care, and outcomes, with a focus on climate change, structural racism, and policy-level interventions. Conduct literature reviews, quantitative analyses, interpretation of results, and contribute to writing of flagship reports, policy briefs, and scientific manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals. Prepare and deliver presentations at scientific conferences and professional meetings. Work collaboratively with internal and external colleagues.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Conduct quantitative analyses using nationally representative surveys, cancer registries, health insurance claims, and other relevant data sources.
• Contribute to study design, variable construction (i.e., develop, operationalize, and validate measures of exposure and outcome), and analytical plans.
• Maintain reproducible workflows, including documentation, version control, and quality checks.
• Prepare high quality products, including scientific manuscripts, tables/figures, technical reports, and policy briefs.
• Prepare and deliver presentations at scientific conferences and professional meetings.
• Contribute meaningfully to internal and external collaborations.
• Respond to requests for data from ACS staff, media, and the general public.

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Degree Required: Master's Degree or equivalent amount of experience and education in Public Health, Health Services Research, Health Policy, Health Economics, Environmental Health, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, or related field.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:

• Expertise with statistical software, including SAS, Stata, and/or R.
• Knowledge of epidemiological methods and causal inference principles.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, incorporate feedback, and manage multiple tasks.
• Action oriented - Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Communicates effectively - Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Drives results - Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances.
• Manages complexity - Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Builds networks - Effectively builds formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization.
• Cultivates innovation - Creates new and better ways for the organization to be successful.
• Optimizes work processes - Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Manages ambiguity - Operates effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear.

The starting rate is $56,000 to $67,000. The final candidate's relevant experience/skills will be considered before an offer is extended. Actual starting pay will vary based on non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.

ACS provides staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills.