Research Associate II (Epidemiology & Health Outcomes)
Research Associate II (Epidemiology & Health Outcomes)
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Rutgers The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Associate II within the Rutgers Cancer Institute-Epidemiology and Health Outcomes Department. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator the Research Associate II will conduct advanced epidemiologic and health outcomes research as part of the Precision Prevention of Prostate Cancer (Pre CAP ) laboratory. Founded in 2022 the Pre CAP lab is a nationally recognized research center dedicated to addressing prostate cancer disparities through geospatial analysis environmental epidemiology and health services research. The lab has produced over 49 peer-reviewed publications in esteemed journals such as JAMA Network Open Environmental Research and the American Journal of Epidemiology . Among the key duties for this position are the following: Conducts epidemiologic studies to evaluate environmental exposures and health outcomes related to prostate and other cancers. Analyzes associations between access to care such as treatment adherence transportation barriers and provider availability with cancer outcomes. Performs exploratory and advanced statistical analyses including data quality assessments and missing data pattern evaluation time series analysis multivariable regression predictive modeling Inverse Probability of Treatment Weighting Difference-in-Difference analysis and propensity score matching. Drafts sections of research grants/manuscripts and contribute to publications as co-author or lead author depending on involvement. Assists with the coordination and training of junior research staff including data analysts and graduate students.
Overview
RUTGERS CANCER INSTITUTE VISION MISSION AND CORE VALUES : VISION : Through our science our evidence-based actions our openness and our respect for those we serve we will advance cancer-focused research worldwide and reduce the burden of cancer in our catchment area. By engaging with and empowering our exceptionally diverse populations and addressing their questions and fears we will engender hope for cancer patients and their families and play a critical role in strengthening the fabric of our communities by gaining and protecting their trust and providing access to the outstanding oncology care each person deserves. MISSION : Our mission is to accelerate scientific discovery focused on understanding cancer innovating cancer treatment and improving cancer prevention; to provide outstanding novel and compassionate patient care; to provide evidence-based and culturally informed education to physicians nurses researchers staff and the community; and to achieve cancer health equity in our state through outreach to and engagement of our extraordinarily diverse communities. CORE VALUES : Curiosity and Discovery : encouraging an environment of continuous inquiry creativity and innovation to generate new knowledge Integrity : earning the trust of those we serve and each other through honesty transparency accountability and continuous reflection Collaboration : approaching all opportunities with an understanding that together we are better and can achieve more; promoting and maintaining an environment of teamwork and shared knowledge Respect and Caring : consistently demonstrating caring compassion and respect through our words and actions Perseverance : maintaining an unwavering commitment to our mission; embracing change overcoming obstacles and creating and recreating the path to achieve our goals
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with large administrative databases or population-based cohorts. Experience with GIS tools and spatial analysis (e.g. ArcGIS QGIS R or equivalent). Prior research in cancer epidemiology environmental exposures or health services and outcomes research.
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Associate II within the Rutgers Cancer Institute-Epidemiology and Health Outcomes Department. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator the Research Associate II will conduct advanced epidemiologic and health outcomes research as part of the Precision Prevention of Prostate Cancer (Pre CAP ) laboratory. Founded in 2022 the Pre CAP lab is a nationally recognized research center dedicated to addressing prostate cancer disparities through geospatial analysis environmental epidemiology and health services research. The lab has produced over 49 peer-reviewed publications in esteemed journals such as JAMA Network Open Environmental Research and the American Journal of Epidemiology . Among the key duties for this position are the following: Conducts epidemiologic studies to evaluate environmental exposures and health outcomes related to prostate and other cancers. Analyzes associations between access to care such as treatment adherence transportation barriers and provider availability with cancer outcomes. Performs exploratory and advanced statistical analyses including data quality assessments and missing data pattern evaluation time series analysis multivariable regression predictive modeling Inverse Probability of Treatment Weighting Difference-in-Difference analysis and propensity score matching. Drafts sections of research grants/manuscripts and contribute to publications as co-author or lead author depending on involvement. Assists with the coordination and training of junior research staff including data analysts and graduate students.
Overview
RUTGERS CANCER INSTITUTE VISION MISSION AND CORE VALUES : VISION : Through our science our evidence-based actions our openness and our respect for those we serve we will advance cancer-focused research worldwide and reduce the burden of cancer in our catchment area. By engaging with and empowering our exceptionally diverse populations and addressing their questions and fears we will engender hope for cancer patients and their families and play a critical role in strengthening the fabric of our communities by gaining and protecting their trust and providing access to the outstanding oncology care each person deserves. MISSION : Our mission is to accelerate scientific discovery focused on understanding cancer innovating cancer treatment and improving cancer prevention; to provide outstanding novel and compassionate patient care; to provide evidence-based and culturally informed education to physicians nurses researchers staff and the community; and to achieve cancer health equity in our state through outreach to and engagement of our extraordinarily diverse communities. CORE VALUES : Curiosity and Discovery : encouraging an environment of continuous inquiry creativity and innovation to generate new knowledge Integrity : earning the trust of those we serve and each other through honesty transparency accountability and continuous reflection Collaboration : approaching all opportunities with an understanding that together we are better and can achieve more; promoting and maintaining an environment of teamwork and shared knowledge Respect and Caring : consistently demonstrating caring compassion and respect through our words and actions Perseverance : maintaining an unwavering commitment to our mission; embracing change overcoming obstacles and creating and recreating the path to achieve our goals
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with large administrative databases or population-based cohorts. Experience with GIS tools and spatial analysis (e.g. ArcGIS QGIS R or equivalent). Prior research in cancer epidemiology environmental exposures or health services and outcomes research.
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