Epidemiologist

Experienced Epidemiologist (Contractor)

Data Management and Analysis | National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

Position Overview

The Laboratory of Heart disease Phenomics at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (Heart Disease Phenomics | NHLBI, NIH) is seeking an experienced epidemiologist with expertise in data management and analysis. This position focuses on cardiovascular disease research and offers an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge epidemiology research that impact population health outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement comprehensive data management systems for cardiovascular disease epidemiological studies
• Conduct statistical analyses of complex datasets using advanced methodologies
• Develop data collection protocols and quality assurance procedures for cardiac disease surveillance
• Prepare technical reports, manuscripts, and presentations for scientific audiences
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary research teams 
• Ensure compliance with data security, privacy regulations, and research ethics standards
• Provide epidemiological expertise to support research proposals and grant applications

Required Qualifications

• Education: PhD, DrPH, or ScD in Epidemiology, computational biology, statistics, data science , or related field
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of post-doctoral experience in molecular epidemiological research
• Technical Skills: 
  • Advanced proficiency in statistical software (SAS, R, Stata, or Python)
  • Expertise in database management systems (SQL, REDCap, or similar), multi-site data harmonization and standardization
  • Data governance and quality assurance methodologies
  • Strong knowledge of epidemiological study designs and analytical methods
  • Experience with large-scale health datasets including EMR, real world and administrative data
• Other Requirements: 
  • Proven track record of peer-reviewed publications
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
  • U.S. citizenship or permanent residency may be required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with molecular epidemiology
• Experience with chronic disease research or clinical epidemiology
• Knowledge of cardiac risk factors, outcomes, and prevention strategies
• Familiarity with cohort studies
• Prior NIH, or federal agency experience including with federal research protocols and regulations
• Proficiency in data visualization tools (MS Power BI or Prism, etc.)
• Experience with machine learning or advanced modeling techniques

Contract Details

• Position Type: Full-time contractor position
• Duration: Initial 1-year contract with possibility of renewal
• Location: Bethesda, MD
• Compensation: Competitive, commensurate with experience

How to Apply

The recruitment is active with our four BPA vendors, and the links to their respective job listings are below:

A-Team

https://www.indeed.com/job/experienced-epidemiologistechb-staff-scientist-28a430d9d4c00bdb

Axle

https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/axle/jobs/5002490007

Guidehouse

https://guidehouse.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/US---MD-Bethesda/Epidemiologist--ECHB-Staff-Scientist-_34686

GAP

https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/96F58D060DBB8E87FFE6A206A755DC72/jobs/264461

Contact: Krista Rudd (krista.rudd@nih.gov)