Description
Design, conduct, and analyze epidemiologic studies on the determinants and distribution of diseases and health outcomes, guiding evidence-based prevention and control. Manage research protocols and data, collaborate across disciplines, and disseminate findings to advance public health.
- • Design and lead epidemiologic studies, including cohort, case-control, and surveillance studies.
- • Develop study protocols, IRB submissions, and data management plans.
- • Perform statistical analyses and modeling to identify risk factors, trends, and outcomes.
- • Oversee data collection, quality assurance, and reproducible analytic workflows.
- • Investigate outbreaks and emerging health threats in collaboration with public health partners.
- • Evaluate the effectiveness and impact of interventions, programs, and policies.
- • Provide expertise on sampling, questionnaire design, and measurement validity.
- • Develop and refine epidemiologic methods, tools, and analytic approaches.
- • Coordinate integration of laboratory and clinical data for research studies.
- • Consult with clinicians, laboratorians, educators, and officials on study design and interpretation.
- • Supervise and mentor research staff, analysts, and trainees.
- • Monitor, analyze, and report surveillance data on infectious and chronic diseases.
- • Translate research findings into guidance, manuscripts, and presentations for diverse audiences.
- • Educate and train healthcare workers and students on epidemiologic methods and evidence-based practices.
- • Write grant proposals and manage research budgets and timelines.
- • Ensure compliance with ethical, regulatory, and data privacy requirements.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
