Epidemiologist - Research Associate II

University of Maine; Portland (ME); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Long-term disability

Tuition waiver

403(b) plan

Metro access

Job summary

The University of Southern Maine’s Muskie School of Public Service seeks a full-time Epidemiologist - Research Associate II to advance environmental and occupational health surveillance in collaboration with Maine CDC. The RAII provides epidemiology expertise, leads studies, coordinates grant deliverables, and mentors staff within a dynamic public health team.

The role blends in-person work at the Augusta Maine CDC with telework, offering a starting salary of $73,000–$79,000 per year and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Epidemiology, Public Health or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of epidemiologic-related work experience.
• Experience developing and implementing public health surveillance systems.
• Experience building partnerships with internal and external partners.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills; SAS and/or R experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex epidemiologic and surveillance activities focused on Environmental and Occupational Health.
• Develop and sustain public health surveillance systems with Maine CDC and USM partners.
• Lead epidemiologic studies and coordinate grant deliverables.
• Provide epidemiology expertise to state, federal, and local partners.

Skills

Epidemiology

Public health

Surveillance

Partnerships

Quantitative research

Qualitative research

Education

Master’s degree in Epidemiology, Public Health or related field

Tools

SAS

R

Job description

The Muskie School of Public Service at the University of Southern Maine (USM) is pleased to announce an opening for a full-time Epidemiologist - Research Associate II position.

The Epidemiologist - Research Associate II (RAII) carries out a full range of complex epidemiologic and surveillance activities, with a focus on Environmental and Occupational Health. This position is part of a team of USM epidemiologists and health communication specialists dedicated to building epidemiology and communication capacity at USM and the Maine CDC (the state’s public health agency).

The Epidemiologist - RAII provides epidemiology and subject matter expertise to state, federal, and local partners. The Epidemiologist - RAII, in partnership with Maine CDC staff and other USM staff, is responsible for developing, implementing and sustaining public health surveillance systems within the Maine CDC’s Environmental Health Program (EHP); this includes assessing the burden and trends of environmental health-related outcomes, exposures, and risk factors in the general population and among sub-populations; and coordinating grant deliverables and reports and overseeing technical staff in the execution of grant activities. In addition, the RAII will lead and collaborate on epidemiologic studies with various Maine CDC programs and with partners in other state and federal agencies.

The Muskie School of Public Service is Maine’s distinguished public policy school, combining an extensive applied research and technical assistance portfolio with rigorous undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs in geography-anthropology; tourism and hospitality; policy, planning, and management (MPPM); and public health (MPH). The school is nationally recognized for applying innovative knowledge to critical issues in the fields of sustainable development and health and human service policy and management and is home to the Cutler Institute for Health and Social Policy. The Muskie School and Cutler Institute engage in cross-disciplinary opportunities through the University of Maine Graduate & Professional Center, which brings together programs in business, law, policy, and public health.

This is a full-time position with a hybrid balance of 2 days per week in the Maine CDC-Augusta office and 3 days teleworking with a starting annual salary of $73,000 - $79,000.

The University of Southern Maine offers highly competitive benefits for full-time and eligible part-time employees that includes (but is not limited to):

• 13 paid holidays plus earned vacation time and sick time.
• Health, dental and vision insurance.
• Low-cost short-term disability insurance and employer-paid long-term disability insurance.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance.
• A tuition waiver program for employees and their spouse or dependent child(ren).
• A 403(b)-retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Free access to the METRO system, including the Husky Line with service between our Portland and Gorham campuses.

To learn more, please review the Benefits Information Summary.

The University of Southern Maine is a vibrant academic community located in the greater Portland, Maine area, including campuses in Portland, Gorham, Lewiston, and online. USM is part of the University of Maine System and offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs, emphasizing hands-on learning, community engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration. With a highly engaged student-centered learning environment, USM is a steward of higher education, helping drive the economic, cultural, and civic life in the communities where our campuses are located and beyond. USM is committed to providing expanded access to high-quality education that elevates economic opportunity and contributes significantly to the vitality of a diverse society. To learn more about USM, visit About Our University.

The University of Southern Maine fosters a welcoming and supportive campus environment that respects and appreciates varied perspectives, enhancing teaching, learning, personal growth, and overall institutional achievement. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our dedication to academic excellence and the enrichment of our community.

We are dedicated to our Service Promise, Student Focused Every Day and seek a team member who embraces this commitment and upholds our core values of Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity, and Responsiveness.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Epidemiology, Public Health or related field, preferably from an accredited school of public health, and a minimum of 6 years of epidemiologic-related work experience.
• Demonstrated mastery of principles of epidemiology and public health.
• Experience developing and implementing public health surveillance systems.
• Experience building partnerships and successfully collaborating with internal and external partners.
• Ability to identify the need for applied epidemiologic studies.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills, including experience with major computer-based statistical packages, preferably SAS and/or R.

All application materials must be received by August 18, 2026.

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.

The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, you are encouraged to contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator.

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