Research Data Analyst 3

Responsibilities

• Coordinate complex research studies focused on emerging infectious and vaccine-preventable diseases
• Lead data analysis using R or SAS to support public health research
• Contribute to scientific publications, manuscripts, and grant proposals
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and international research partners
• Conduct literature searches and manage progress with multiple stakeholders
• Deliver coherent presentations to communicate research findings

Requirements

• MPH degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2 years of experience in global health research, surveillance, or public health roles related to communicable diseases
• 2 years of experience with quantitative survey design for epidemiologic research
• 2 years of experience in data analysis using R or SAS
• Proven experience in manuscript writing for scientific publication
• Strong knowledge of epidemiological analysis methods, including regression and survival analysis
• Ability to work independently under tight deadlines and interact diplomatically with diverse populations

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Public Health
• Experience writing research protocols, IRB submissions, or grant applications
• Experience working with laboratory data, specifically serologic assay data
• Extensive knowledge of emerging infectious diseases (e.g., mpox, Ebola) and vaccine-preventable diseases (e.g., polio, measles)

About the Company

The Epidemiology department in the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health is a national leader in preparing the next generation of epidemiologists. We focus on identifying, tracking, and analyzing how diseases are transmitted and prevented to guide evidence-based policies and promote global health equity.