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Location: Omaha, NE
Requisition Number: Staff_13461
Department: College of Public Health
Reg-Temp: Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, Flexible
Remote/Telecommuting: Hybrid (part-time working on site, part-time working off-site)
Position Summary
In collaboration with Nebraska DHHS, the College of Public Health is seeking an Epidemiologist to develop and operate statewide epidemiological surveillance systems for the Nebraska Environmental Health Tracking Program (NE-EPHT). NE-EPHT is an initiative funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, designed to improve surveillance of environmental health issues.
Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may also be considered.
Required and Preferred Qualifications
Required Education: Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Environmental Health, Health Sciences, Data Sciences or related field.
Required Experience: No Experience
Required License: No
Required Computer Applications: Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, SAS
Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Additional training and experience in the application of epidemiological principles and practices is required, including surveillance, investigative techniques, implementation and control measures, and evaluation measures, and system design and implementation. Candidates must be skilled in using Office software (Microsoft Excel, Access) and in the use of SAS. This job requires excellent, demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
Preferred Education: None Preferred
Preferred Experience: 1-2 years of experience in the application of epidemiological principles and practices is preferred, including surveillance, investigative techniques, implementation and control measures, and evaluation measures, and system design and implementation.
Preferred License: No
Preferred Computer Applications: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook
Preferred Other Computer Applications: R, SQL and/or other similar statistical software
Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Experience in preparing project/grant proposals and technical reports. Knowledge of R, GIS software, and SQL software is a plus.
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Requisition Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a Master's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Environmental Health, Health Sciences, Data Sciences or related field?
- * Are you proficient in Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel and SAS?
- * How did you hear about this position?
- Careerlink
- Employee Referral
- HERC
- Indeed
- Job Fair
- Lincoln Journal Star
- Linkedin
- Omaha World Herald
- UNMC Job Site
- Facebook
- NEWorks
- Handshake
- Other
- * If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Within the past 6 months, have you been affected by a reduction in force or grant funding expiration with the University of Nebraska Medical Center?
Individuals who need accommodation during the online application or interview process may contact 402-559-4070 or jobs@unmc.edu to request an accommodation.
For questions regarding application, please contact UNMC Staffing at jobs@unmc.edu.
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