Research Epidemiologist
Research Epidemiologist
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$ 85150 - 153925
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Are you looking for a career that will make an impact
Leidos Health & Civil sector is seeking a fulltime Research Epidemiologist to join the Department of Defense (DoD) Birth and Infant Health Research (BIHR) program team. Our ideal candidate is resilient and passionate about reproductive and infant/child health. This is a government contractor position that is in support the Deployment Health Research Department at the Naval Health Research Center in San Diego CA.
The DoD BIHR program aims to examine reproductive health outcomes among military families and explore possible relationships between military service and reproductive health. The databases used by the BIHR program include large DoD administrative and medical encounter/claims data that capture information on pregnancies and live births among military families. The Research Epidemiologist will work closely and collaboratively with Principal Investigators epidemiologists analysts and study coordinators to support efforts across the full research project lifecycle. In order to successfully represent the research program at meetings conferences and working groups the Research Epidemiologist must have excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate collaborative research form expert opinion and discuss policy decisions.
Are you ready for unique and exciting work
This is currently a hybrid position and employees are expected to come onsite to the Naval Health Research Center in San Diego a minimum of 2 days a week. This requirement is subject to change in the future based on contract requirements.
Primary Responsibilities
Participate in all aspects of epidemiologic research to include study design analysis manuscript preparation and presentation and delivery of study findings at professional meetings and/or in peerreviewed scientific journals.
Use administrative medical encounter and claims data including ICD and CPT codes to develop complex algorithms and identify outcomes and covariates of interest.
Use Statistical Analysis System (SAS) software to manage and analyze large datasets.
Design and develop research proposals for funding including statistical analysis plans.
Effectively deliver research briefings on technical topics to stakeholders including government officials; military medical policy and line leadership; funding sponsors; and the general scientific community.
Identify and foster partnerships with collaborators (e.g. military residents and physicians academic researchers) who are subject matter experts in specialized fields of maternal infant and pediatric health.
Participate in scientific activities or meetings representing the BIHR team the Department and NHRC.
Serve as a representative for the BIHR team to senior military and other visitors and in professional settings both within the Department and externally.
Complete administrative tasks to include developing performancebased goals completing weekly project updates time charging and various trainings.
If this sounds like an environment where you can thrive keep reading for the keys to success!
Basic Qualifications
PhD in public health epidemiology or related field
Minimum of 3 years experience successfully proposing leading conducting presenting and publishing relevant research
Minimum of three peerreviewed publications including two as first author
Advanced knowledge of SAS
Extensive training in epidemiologic research methods and advanced statistical techniques
Excellent organizational skills
Due to federal contract restrictions candidate must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a Secret Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience analyzing large datasets (>500000 observations)
Experience in pediatric and/or perinatal epidemiology
Experience in health services research
Experience working with data from the Military Health System Data Repository
Naval Health West NHW
Original Posting:
May 15 2025For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $85150.00 $153925.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.
Employment Type
Full-Time
