University of California - San Francisco
Epidemiologist
University of California - San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Job Summary
Please note: This position is based in Richmond, CA and offers a hybrid work environment that includes both remote and office‑centered work. The standard for hybrid work is a minimum of two in‑person days per week and up to three teleworking days per week. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department’s operational business needs and subject to change in accordance with the CDPH Telework Program. Starting salary range is $90,700–$94,000. As a core member of California’s Tuberculosis (TB) Control Branch Surveillance and Epidemiology Section, the incumbent will contribute to efforts to prevent and mitigate the impact of TB, providing support for TB surveillance activities and epidemiologic projects necessary to inform statewide TB control activities and policy options. The incumbent works as part of several teams that include epidemiologists, clinicians, program managers and others at the local, state and federal levels. Under the direction of a senior epidemiologist and other Branch leadership, the incumbent will lead epidemiologic analyses by conceiving projects, executing analyses, presenting findings and drafting reports and manuscripts. The incumbent will develop, produce, disseminate and maintain summary data products (e.g., reports, dashboards) for a wide variety of audiences. They may manage large datasets, including creating base code for cleaning and analyzing. The incumbent will provide assistance to other epidemiologic projects and serve as an epidemiology liaison to local health jurisdictions in California.
Department Description UCSF Institute for Global Health Sciences (IGHS) is dedicated to improving health and reducing the burden of disease in the world’s most vulnerable populations. IGHS works with partners in countries throughout the world to achieve these aims and is committed to ensuring a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment. One of IGHS’s many partners is the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). The CDPH mission is to advance the health and well‑being of California’s diverse people and communities. This position will be part of a team focused on the prevention and control of tuberculosis in California, reducing health disparities in populations most impacted by TB and providing leadership and resources to support California’s 61 local health jurisdictions.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in epidemiology, public health, biostatistics or closely related field
Minimum 3+ years directly relevant experience
Minimum two years of experience in epidemiology, biostatistics and public health
Thorough knowledge of research function
Thorough skills associated with statistical analysis. Fluency in SAS, R or relevant language
Skills to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing
Skills in project management
Research skills at a level to evaluate alternate solutions and develop recommendations
Preferred Qualifications
Skills in data visualization using standard tools such as Tableau, PowerBI, RShiny, etc.
Experience using SQL
Experience working with large datasets, especially healthcare claims or laboratory reporting data
Experience working in a state or local health department
Knowledge and experience with tuberculosis
Experience with public health surveillance data
About UCSF The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate‑level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10‑campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. UCSF brings together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health, and we are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neuro‑degenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.
Pride Values UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence—also known as our PRIDE values. In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity—both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care.
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or other protected status under state or federal law.
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Department Description UCSF Institute for Global Health Sciences (IGHS) is dedicated to improving health and reducing the burden of disease in the world’s most vulnerable populations. IGHS works with partners in countries throughout the world to achieve these aims and is committed to ensuring a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment. One of IGHS’s many partners is the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). The CDPH mission is to advance the health and well‑being of California’s diverse people and communities. This position will be part of a team focused on the prevention and control of tuberculosis in California, reducing health disparities in populations most impacted by TB and providing leadership and resources to support California’s 61 local health jurisdictions.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in epidemiology, public health, biostatistics or closely related field
Minimum 3+ years directly relevant experience
Minimum two years of experience in epidemiology, biostatistics and public health
Thorough knowledge of research function
Thorough skills associated with statistical analysis. Fluency in SAS, R or relevant language
Skills to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing
Skills in project management
Research skills at a level to evaluate alternate solutions and develop recommendations
Preferred Qualifications
Skills in data visualization using standard tools such as Tableau, PowerBI, RShiny, etc.
Experience using SQL
Experience working with large datasets, especially healthcare claims or laboratory reporting data
Experience working in a state or local health department
Knowledge and experience with tuberculosis
Experience with public health surveillance data
About UCSF The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate‑level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10‑campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. UCSF brings together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health, and we are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neuro‑degenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.
Pride Values UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence—also known as our PRIDE values. In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity—both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care.
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or other protected status under state or federal law.
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