JC-466458 – Infectious Disease Modeler III

Overview

This is a Full-Time Limited Term (LT) position and may become permanent.

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by performing a critical role performing and supporting infectious disease modeling for COVID-19, influenza, RSV, and other diseases to provide timely evidence for public health action.

The Covid Control Branch (CCB) coordinates and provides guidance on statewide COVID-19 case reporting, surveillance, epidemiologic investigations, laboratory testing, and on clinical and infection control issues. The Branch works closely with other Teams to help produce various daily reports for CDPH leadership and other stakeholders; these are often fast moving and changing as pan-respiratory surveillance evolves. The CCB works closely with local health departments, other state teams and agencies, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on public health surveillance and response. It is also poised to response to other epidemics as they may emerge. The Research Scientist III (RS III), within the CCB Modeling Section, will provide modeling, analytical, and statistical support for the study and forecasting of infectious disease data. The RS III is responsible for coordinating with internal and external partners around modeling tools and methodologies available. The RS III has direct responsibility, in collaboration with other team members, to produce infectious disease forecasts and other modeling deliverables via the California Communicable diseases Assessment Tool (CalCAT) and other means, and to help interpret and contextualize modeling evidence for stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

RESEARCH SCIENTIST III (EPIDEMIOLOGY/BIOSTATISTICS)
RESEARCH SCIENTIST II (EPIDEMIOLOGY/BIOSTATISTICS)
Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate’s relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Experience working in epidemiology, biostatistics, and or public health
Experience with infectious disease modeling approaches including parameter estimation, nowcasting, forecasting, or scenario modeling
Experience with programming including version control, documentation, and reproducibility (providing links, if possible)
Experience translating complex scientific topics to diverse audiences
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=466458

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.