go to main page content
University of Southern Maine [home page]

Maine Winter
Spring is on the way!

USM is the comprehensive regional and urban institution in the University of Maine System which is comprised of Eight academic units on three campuses. The Portland campus is located in Maine’s largest city (population 65,000), within a thriving economic and cultural region of the state, on beautiful Casco Bay. Gorham is 10 miles from downtown Portland in the midst of scenic New England countryside. Lewiston-Auburn is located midway between the coast and the mountains, 30 minutes north of Portland.

Portland was listed as one of Frommer's Top Travel Destinations for 2007 and is listed 4th among the 10 Perfect Places to Live in America, by Fine Living Cable Network. Located a two-hour car drive north of Boston, Portland offers a low crime rate, lack of congestion, low unemployment rate, excellent cultural and outdoor activities, and a beautiful setting, just minutes from both beautiful sandy beaches and the famous rocky coast of Maine.

Salaried Job Opening

To ensure consideration of your application materials, please submit by review date.  Please contact the department directly if you have questions regarding this position.  All corrections and extensions to this recruitment will be made within each individual listing.

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE I: EPIDEMIOLOGY #7578
Department of Applied Medical Sciences
Located at 244 Water Street, Augusta, Maine
UMPSA represented professional position

The Research Associate I assists a team of USM epidemiologists in building epidemiology at the MCDC and University of Southern Maine, specifically focusing on Chronic Disease and Maternal and Child Health.  

The Research Associate I is responsible for providing surveillance data to programs within the MCDC.  This includes assessing the burden and trends of health-related outcomes, including morbidity, mortality, and natality in the general population and among sub-populations.  In addition, the RA I will examine and track causes of and risk factors for health outcomes.

Responsibilities include: statistical analyses, consultation on a wide-range of public health program areas, and creation of written surveillance reports.

Qualifications:  Masters Degree in Epidemiology or related field, preferably from an accredited school of public health, and a minimum of 2 years related work experience.

Send cover letter and resume to:  Katie Meyer, Division of Chronic Disease, Maine CDC/DHHS, 11 State House Station, Augusta, ME  04333.  Interviewees will be expected to provide contact information for three references. 



Review of materials will begin March 12, 2008

Salary Band: 104

Complete Job Description

Benefits Information

 

This page was last updated: 3/27/08

 

Visitor Number counter box graphic since February 29, 2008

Return to listing

Jobs at other UM campuses

Jobs for Students


Benefits

Diversity Coalition of Maine


Jeanne Clery Disclosure

 

The university has an institution-wide commitment to inclusion, diversity, multiculturalism and community. We actively engage in recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and student body that include members of historically underrepresented groups. We strive to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus environment. USM provides outstanding leadership opportunities for people interested in promoting and enhancing diversity, nurturing creativity and building community.

To report problems with this page, please contact Linda Boody, web publisher

The documents and information of Employment Services for the University of Southern Maine are made available on the Internet as a public service. Reliance on such information is at the user's own risk. We will make all reasonable efforts to ensure that the information is accurate and current, but cannot guarantee the accuracy, reliability, completeness or timeliness of information obtained from this Web site and may not be held liable for any losses caused by any person's reliance on such information. Contents at links outside the University of Southern Maine Human Resource Web site are neither created nor endorsed by USM or Employment Services.

 

A member of the University of Maine System USM: University of Southern Maine [home page]