Epidemiologist

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

EEO Statement:	UNMC is an Affirmative Action Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location	Omaha, NE
Requisition Number:	Staff_13461
Department	COPH Environ, Agri & Occ Health 50005427
Business Unit	College of Public Health
Reg-Temp	Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule	Monday - Friday, Flexible
Remote/Telecommuting	Hybrid (part-time working on site, part-time working off-site)
Position Summary	In collaboration Nebraska DHHS, the College of Public Health is seeking an Epidemiologist to develop and operate statewide epidemiological surveillance systems for the Nebraska Environmental Health Tracking Program (NE-EPHT). NE-EPHT is an initiative funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, designed to improve surveillance of environmental health issues.
Position Details	Additional Information
Posting Category	Healthcare
Working Title	Epidemiologist
Job Title	Healthcare Specialist
Salary Grade	HC24S
Appointment Type	B1 - REG MGR PROF SALARY
Salary Range	$60,800 - $91,200/annual
Job Requisition Begin Date	10/23/2024
Application Review Date	10/30/2024
Review Date Information:	Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education:	Master's degree
If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)	Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Environmental Health, Health Sciences, Data Sciences or related field.
Required Experience	No Experience
If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:	NA
Required License	No
If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?
Required Computer Applications:	Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, SAS
Required Other Computer Applications:
Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:	Additional training and experience in the application of epidemiological principles and practices is required, including surveillance, investigative techniques, implementation and control measures, and evaluation measures, and system design and implementation. Candidates must be skilled in using Office software (Microsoft Excel, Access) and in the use of SAS. This job requires excellent, demonstrated oral and written communication skills
Preferred Education:	None Preferred
If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:	NA
Preferred Experience:	1-2 years of experience in the application of epidemiological principles and practices is preferred, including surveillance, investigative techniques, implementation and control measures, and evaluation measures, and system design and implementation.
Preferred License:	No
If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:
Preferred Computer Applications:	Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook
Preferred Other Computer Applications:	R, SQL and/or other similar statistical software
Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:	Experience in preparing project/grant proposals and technical reports. Knowledge of R, GIS software, and SQL software is a plus.
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EEO Statement

The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work and learning environment free from discrimination and harassment. UNMC is dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and included. UNMC does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. UNMC complies with all local, state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination, including Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex.

Requisition Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have a Master's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Environmental Health, Health Sciences, Data Sciences or related field?
- Yes
- No
* Are you proficient in Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel and SAS?
- Yes
- No
* How did you hear about this position?
- Careerlink
- Employee Referral
- HERC
- Indeed
- Job Fair
- Lincoln Journal Star
- Linkedin
- Omaha World Herald
- UNMC Job Site
- Facebook
- NEWorks
- Handshake
- Other
* If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.
(Open Ended Question)
* Within the past 6 months, have you been affected by a reduction in force or grant funding expiration with the University of Nebraska Medical Center?
- Yes
- No