Overview
Epidemiologist, Seattle ERIC – The VA CSP Seattle Epidemiologic Research and Information Center (ERIC)
The Seattle Epidemiologic Research and Information Center (ERIC), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is conducting an open search for 2 epidemiologists. Entry-level PhD and mid-level MS/MPH candidates are encouraged to apply. In collaboration with the Director and other Center scientific staff, the candidate will lead designated Center scientific programs. The Seattle ERIC is based at the VA Puget Sound Health Care System, and is 1 of 5 epidemiologic research centers in the national VA Cooperative Studies Program (CSP). The scientific portfolio of the Center includes 5 CSP studies (https://www.research.va.gov/programs/csp/): (1) Vietnam-Era Twin (VET) Registry, a registry of 14,632 male-male twins with large and expanding data and biospecimen repositories; (2) National Vietnam Veteran Longitudinal Study (NVVLS-R), a longitudinal study of male and female Veterans; (3) Millennium Cohort VA Follow-Up Study, a Department of Defense collaboration of deployment health of those served after 2000; (4) Service and Health Among Deployed Veterans (SHADE), a multi-site cohort study to characterize the impact of deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan on the respiratory health of Veterans; and (5) the Epidemiology, Immunology and Clinical Characteristics of COVID-19 (EPIC3) within the Veterans Health Administration. Also included in the portfolio are Seattle ERIC investigator-initiated research programs funded by VA and by the National Institutes of Health.
The duties of the 2 epidemiologists are multi-fold and include the following:
1. Under the supervision of the Center Director, assume responsibilities for the oversight and integration of the Center’s analytic activities with its research activities. The candidates will bring epidemiologic scientific expertise to the research program and will help assure high-quality science and project successes.
2. Assume scientific and administrative leadership of the Vietnam-Era Twin (VET) Registry and the National Vietnam Veteran Longitudinal Study Registry.
3. Provide leadership to new and ongoing CSP initiatives. This includes the Integrated Veteran Epidemiologic Study Data Resource (INVESTD-R), the CSP Epidemiology Analytics Resource (CSPEAR) program, and new initiatives to better integrate epidemiologic research with the mission of the VA.
4. Other scientific and administrative responsibilities that may be assigned to fulfill the mission of the CSP Center.
Ideal candidates will have the following attributes:
· Doctoral-level training in epidemiology or a closely related field with 2 or more years of experience conducting independent epidemiologic research or
· Master-level training in epidemiology with 5 or more years of post-graduate experience conducting independent epidemiologic research
· Research in areas related to the health of Veterans, such as:
o Chronic diseases
o Mental health
o SARS-CoV-2 infection
o Environmental health
o Genetics
· Experience with producing high-quality epidemiologic papers for peer review journals
· Understanding of the VA research program and VA health care
· Strong analytic knowledge and skills
· Ability to think critically about scientific and administrative planning and execution
· Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
The 2 positions are full-time (1.00 FTE). Candidates must be U.S. citizens. Education and experience will be evaluated by VA Human Resources to determine if the top candidate meets the criteria for GS-11-13 position.
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume (including a full list of publications) to Nicholas L. Smith at nlsmith@u.washington.edu.
For more information about the Seattle ERIC, please see https://www.seattle.eric.research.va.gov/.
About Seattle Epidemiologic Research and Information Center (ERIC), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Epidemiologist, Seattle ERIC - The VA CSP Seattle Epidemiologic Research and Information Center (ERIC)
The Seattle Epidemiologic Research and Information Center (ERIC), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is conducting an open search for 2 epidemiologists. Entry-level PhD and mid-level MS/MPH candidates are encouraged to apply. In collaboration with the Director and other Center scientific staff, the candidate will lead designated Center scientific programs. The Seattle ERIC is based at the VA Puget Sound Health Care System, and is 1 of 5 epidemiologic research centers in the national VA Cooperative Studies Program (CSP). The scientific portfolio of the Center includes 5 CSP studies (https://www.research.va.gov/programs/csp/): (1) Vietnam-Era Twin (VET) Registry, a registry of 14,632 male-male twins with large and expanding data and biospecimen repositories; (2) National Vietnam Veteran Longitudinal Study (NVVLS-R), a longitudinal study of male and female Veterans; (3) Millennium Cohort VA Follow-Up Study, a Department of Defense collaboration of deployment health of those served after 2000; (4) Service and Health Among Deployed Veterans (SHADE), a multi-site cohort study to characterize the impact of deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan on the respiratory health of Veterans; and (5) the Epidemiology, Immunology and Clinical Characteristics of COVID-19 (EPIC3) within the Veterans Health Administration. Also included in the portfolio are Seattle ERIC investigator-initiated research programs funded by VA and by the National Institutes of Health.
The duties of the 2 epidemiologists are multi-fold and include the following:
1. Under the supervision of the Center Director, assume responsibilities for the oversight and integration of the Center’s analytic activities with its research activities. The candidates will bring epidemiologic scientific expertise to the research program and will help assure high-quality science and project successes.
2. Assume scientific and administrative leadership of the Vietnam-Era Twin (VET) Registry and the National Vietnam Veteran Longitudinal Study Registry.
3. Provide leadership to new and ongoing CSP initiatives. This includes the Integrated Veteran Epidemiologic Study Data Resource (INVESTD-R), the CSP Epidemiology Analytics Resource (CSPEAR) program, and new initiatives to better integrate epidemiologic research with the mission of the VA.
4. Other scientific and administrative responsibilities that may be assigned to fulfill the mission of the CSP Center.
Ideal candidates will have the following attributes:
· Doctoral-level training in epidemiology or a closely related field with 2 or more years of experience conducting independent epidemiologic research or
· Master-level training in epidemiology with 5 or more years of post-graduate experience conducting independent epidemiologic research
· Research in areas related to the health of Veterans, such as:
o Chronic diseases
o Mental health
o SARS-CoV-2 infection
o Environmental health
o Genetics
· Understanding of the VA research program and VA health care
· Strong analytic knowledge and skills
· Ability to think critically about scientific and administrative planning and execution
· Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
The 2 positions are full-time (1.00 FTE). Candidates must be U.S. citizens. Education and experience will be evaluated by VA Human Resources to determine if the top candidate meets the criteria for GS-11-13 position.
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Nicholas L. Smith at nlsmith@u.washington.edu.
For more information about the Seattle ERIC, please see https://www.seattle.eric.research.va.gov/.
