Senior Research Scientist | RESEARCH SCIENTIST III (EPIDEMIOLOGY/BIOSTATISTICS)

The Center for Preparedness and Response (CPR) is recruiting three Research Scientist III to join the CPR. The CPR coordinates statewide public health emergency preparedness and response planning for the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) with a primary focus on preparing Californians for public health emergencies.

The candidate works under the general direction of the Program Manager II of the 24/7 Intelligence Section, Program and Response Branch, Center for Preparedness and Response (CPR). The Research Scientist III (RS III) works within the 24/7 Intelligence Section, which operates in 8-hour shifts, 24 hours a day, seven days a week watching over California to identify potential and emerging public health threats, provide alert notification to all levels of government as well as critical situational awareness during an emergency or disaster. As part of an interdisciplinary team, the RS III works on study design, data architecture and collection, statistical analyses, and visualization displays to identify potential and emerging public health threats as well as provide critical situational awareness during an emergency or disaster. The RS III will serve as the lead for research and analysis on disaster health data during all phases of emergency management. The RS III within the 24/7 Intelligence Section will establish the focal point for health data for CPR with an emphasis on both real-time data as well as scheduled data pulls to forecast current and future public health threats. The candidate is expected to rotate through various work schedules including day, swing, and night shifts.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• RESEARCH SCIENTIST III (EPIDEMIOLOGY/BIOSTATISTICS)

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=472119

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.

About California Department of Public Health

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.The Human Resources Division (HRD) partners with CDPH’s programs and management to provide guidance and consultative services on HR matters that are necessary for the Department to carry out its mission to deliver quality public health services.

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