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RESEARCH ASSOCIATE I: EPIDEMIOLOGY #8514
Department of Applied Medical Sciences
Located at 244 Water Street, Augusta, Maine
UMPSA represented professional position

The Research Associate I will join a team of University of Southern Maine (USM) epidemiologists dedicated to building epidemiology capacity at USM and the Maine CDC (the state’s health department). This position will specifically focus on Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology, with the possibility of working with other team members in the area of Chronic Disease.  Working with other team members, the Research Associate I will provide surveillance and epidemiologic analysis support to multiple programs at the Maine CDC.

Qualifications:  Masters Degree in Epidemiology or related field, preferably from an accredited school of public health, and a minimum of 2 years related work experience. Statistical and programming skills, in SAS or similar software, are required. The ideal candidate will additionally be a creative team player with strong analytic, writing, and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and an interest in applied public health.

Email or send cover letter and resume to Erika Lichter at erika.lichter@maine.gov or Erika Lichter, Epidemiology-Division of Family Health, Maine CDC/DHHS, 244 Water St., 11 State House Station, Augusta, ME  04333.  Interviewees will be expected to provide contact information for three references. 

 


Review of materials will begin September 10, 2008. 

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