CDC Foundation is hiring a
Tobacco Epidemiologist

Summary

Join the CDC Foundation as a Tobacco Epidemiologist 1 in a remote role, supporting The Massachusetts Tobacco Cessation and Prevention Program (MTCP) under the supervision of the Senior Tobacco Epidemiologist II. This position involves data collection, surveillance, program evaluation, policy evaluation, data analysis, visualization, interpretation, and dissemination for MTCP. The salary is up to $80,000 (plus benefits), with a position end date of 6/30/25.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in public health or a closely related field from an accredited college or university
• At least two (2) years of relevant work experience performing epidemiologic work or work in a closely related field
• Knowledge of social determinants of health and a strong commitment to health and racial equity
• Knowledge of equity, and how it impacts access to resources and health
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of epidemiology including methods of statistical and scientific report writing, research methods and techniques
• Knowledge of program and policy evaluation
• Knowledge of the principles of biology and pathogenesis of diseases
• Knowledge of the utilization of computer hardware, software and informatics
• Skill in analyzing and determining the applicability of epidemiologic and demographic data to draw conclusions and make appropriate recommendations
• Ability to perform complex statistical analyses using software such as SAS, SPSS, or R
• Ability to interpret and communicate complex epidemiologic data effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Responsibilities

• Conduct computer-based data collection and analysis using the following software: SAS, Excel, REDCap, Tableau, NVivo, and ArcGIS
• Using SAS, analyze statewide, national, and program data sources to identify prevalence and risk factors for tobacco use, access, secondhand smoke exposure, and cessation behavior among different priority populations
• Utilize ArcGIS, Tableau, and/or other mapping/data visualization software to create maps, data visualization dashboards, and spatial analyses to support programmatic decision making and data requests
• Provide evaluation and CDC reporting support by compiling metrics from disparate data sources
• Thoroughly engage with literature to conduct literature reviews on important and emerging topics related to vaping, tobacco-related disparities, tobacco policies, and other topics
• Support survey instrument development by researching existing survey questions or developing new questions
• Prepare descriptive and analytic dissemination products that include graphs, charts, tables, and GIS maps
• Provide data, technical assistance, and present findings to both internal staff and external stakeholders on relevant surveillance and program data
• Respond in a timely and accurate way to internal and external data requests
• Create and/or assist in the development of abstracts, peer-reviewed publications, and presentations of programmatic findings
• Apply an equity lens to program evaluation, including assessing adequacy of data sources and performing analyses to measure impact of DPH activities on equity
• Utilize data to inform health equity approaches in programming, and educate and inform key stakeholders, including the public, on these issues
• Give oral presentations of data findings to internal (DPH) and external audiences
• Participate in internal meetings and external training opportunities
• Participate in key meetings, internal and external working groups, and conferences within BCHAP/OSE, as well as local and national webinars and conferences
• Participate in Division, Bureau, OSE, and Department related health equity and racial equity trainings, workgroups, and activities
• Collaborate with other epidemiologists within the Bureau of Community Health and Prevention (BCHAP) to support cross-cutting work and community-based initiatives