ASCEND Project Scientist: Public Health Research

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science at UC San Diego invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Project Scientist to contribute to public health research studies within ASCEND Program.

The role emphasizes planning, data analysis, grant writing, scientific writing, and dissemination of findings. Applicants should have a PhD or equivalent in public health and a minimum of three years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• PhD or doctoral degree in public health required.
• At least 3 years of demonstrated experience providing professional scientific and/or educational presentations.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to conceptualization, planning, development and implementation of research studies.
• Assist with grant writing, manuscripts and presentations for academic and community audiences.
• Collaborate with investigators to address publication and dissemination priorities.
• Utilize evaluation findings to inform future research plans and processes.

Skills

Public health presentations

Scientific writing

Collaborative research

Grant proposal development

Education

PhD/DrPH or doctoral degree in Public Health

Job description

The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science at UC San Diego invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Project Scientist to contribute to public health research studies within ASCEND Program.

The role emphasizes planning, data analysis, grant writing, scientific writing, and dissemination of findings. Applicants should have a PhD or equivalent in public health and a minimum of three years of relevant experience.