Research Scientist II (GIS)

Posting Summary
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Scientist II ( GIS ) within the Office of the Director/Cancer Epidemiology Services/NJ State Cancer Registry at the Rutgers Cancer Institute. The primary role of the Research Scientist II (RS II) under direction of the Supervising Research Scientist Deputy Director or Director is to assist with the design and conduct of research studies on cancers and assists in the analysis of cancer surveillance data using the New Jersey State Cancer Registry ( NJSCR ). The RS II will also provide advanced expertise in health geography Geographic Information Science (GIScience) epidemiology geospatial analysis and population health and lead analytic and geospatial initiatives at the New Jersey State Cancer Registry ( NJSCR ) designed to improve understanding of cancer patterns disparities and neighborhood influences on cancer outcomes; integrate cancer registry data with census environmental and other relevant contextual datasets; and producing mapping and visualization tools that support surveillance research and public health action. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Serves as CES Team Lead/Project Lead on geospatial cancer research studies assisting the NJSCR principal investigator deputy director and Supervising Research Scientists ( SRS ) with the development and implementation of epidemiologic and geographic cancer research studies using state-of-the-art geographic information systems ( GIS ) tools and methodologies. Provides subject-matter expertise on GIS methods neighborhood measures contextual effects and population health data integration. Manages geocoded cancer datasets and oversee linkages with census environmental demographic and neighborhood contextual data (e.g. socioeconomic indices segregation measures redlining rurality). Conducts geospatial and epidemiologic analyses to assess cancer outcomes spatial patterns temporal trends and disparities across racial/ethnic socioeconomic and geographic groups using specialized tools and programming applications such as SQL SAS R Python ArcGIS or QGIS accurately and efficiently. Constructs cleans and analyzes longitudinal residential histories to examine mobility life-course exposures and neighborhood change. Develops high-quality GIS outputs including static maps analytic spatial layers and interactive web-based mapping tools for internal and external users. Prepares scientifically sound NJSCR -specific statement of work Scientific Review Board Institutional Review Board applications protocols data use agreements and other documents (Local Context Supplement Data Linkage Agreement Research Agreement) in coordination with senior management research collaborators and sponsors if applicable. Ensure timely submission of SRB IRB and associated Modifications and Continuing Reviews. Monitor and track all study documentation to ensure timely execution and compliance and that information is correctly documented in their respective tracker databases. Develops and negotiates project budgets reports tracks invoicing payments and spending on projects. Monitors that studies are correctly documented in the tracker databases. Manages day-to-day activities of geospatial cancer research projects and studies under supervision of the SRS or deputy director. Act as the primary liaison with the principal investigator providing progress reports communicating problems and questions collaborating on publications and transmitting data securely.

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
Doctorate in Geography or a related science preferred. Experience in cancer epidemiology surveillance research cancer registry data developing web-based visualizations project management and Python programming language preferred.