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The Tufts Clinical and Translational Science Institute (Tufts CTSI) is seeking an outstanding full time epidemiologist for a position in the Research Design Center (RDC). The RDC is a team of epidemiologists, biostatisticians, and research methodologists that provide assistance and mentoring to clinical researchers in the development of innovative grant proposals and research protocols.

Tufts CTSI was established in 2008 with a National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) as part of the now 60-institution National CTSA Collaboration. The mission of the Tufts CTSI is to promote collaborative, cross-disciplinary, full-spectrum translational research that will have a substantial impact on how research is done at Tufts and beyond. The CTSI reflects Tufts' unique emphasis on community in biomedical research by including multiple hospitals and health plans, industry leaders, community organizations, and other participants who share our vision, in Massachusetts and nationally. Tufts CTSI provides expertise, support, education, and career development aimed at transforming biomedical research across all of our participating organizations. This includes 43 member organizations, including all schools and affiliated hospitals of Tufts University, other academic partners, a dozen community organizations, industry partners, and others. Among its key resources is the RDC, which provides statistical, study design, editing, and other services to help investigators frame new research projects and submit grant applications. We are seeking an epidemiologist to work closely with other statisticians, epidemiologists, and other staff in providing this key resource to the Tufts CTSI-wide community. Tufts CTSI is also highly supportive of faculty initiation of research grants or collaboration and participation on grants.

Candidates are expected to be experienced in a wide range of clinical research methodologies and to complement the ongoing and developing programs within the Research Design Center. This person will have opportunities to collaborate with Tufts investigators in the development of research protocols and grants; to participate in a wide range of multidisciplinary research projects; and to supervise students, residents, and fellows, as appropriate. This position also involves teaching seminars in study design and data analysis as part of the educational programs offered by the Tufts CTSI to the greater Tufts research community. This person will coordinate project development, oversee the activities of teams, assist in staff development and training, and serve as a liaison with the Tufts CTSI.

REQUIREMENTS:

Experience with a wide range of epidemiologic and clinical research design and analytic methodologies is necessary. Applicants should have excellent oral and written communication skills, experience in grant preparation, and teaching and mentoring ability. A solid understanding of biostatistics is required, as is an ability to recognize opportunities to apply epidemiologic methods to clinical research questions. Fluency in regulations for the protection of human subjects, and expertise in the development of surveys and databases is highly desirable.

EDUCATION:

Candidates should have a PhD degree in epidemiology or closely related field, with experience working in a consulting capacity.

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