Epidemiologist, Substance Use & Gambling Analytics

State-of-Michigan; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MDHHS is seeking an Epidemiologist to lead epidemiological work on substance use disorders and gambling, focusing on prevention, treatment and recovery in Michigan. You will study the spread of these conditions to identify vulnerable regions and risk factors, and collect and analyze data for needs assessments in collaboration with BH TEDS and Vital Records.

You will compile reports on trends for stakeholders and guide workgroups related to epidemiology, data and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Possession of a master's degree with a major in epidemiology or public health with a minimum of 8 semester (12 term) graduate-level hours in epidemiology and biostatistics courses.
• Three years of professional experience carrying out a variety of surveys, investigations, tests, and analyses of human disease and chronic health conditions, including one year equivalent to an Epidemiologist P11. Possession of a doctorate degree in epidemiology may be substituted for the experience requirement for the Epidemiologist P11.
• The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.

Responsibilities

• Conduct epidemiological work related to substance use disorder and gambling, including prevention, treatment and recovery.
• Study development and spread of SUD and gambling to identify vulnerable regions and risk factors.
• Collect and analyze data for needs assessments and interpretation with BH TEDS and Vital Records teams.
• Provide data and research to stakeholders; compile reports on SUD and gambling trends; manage epidemiology workgroups.

Education

Master's degree in epidemiology or public health

Doctorate degree in epidemiology may substitute for experience

Job description

MDHHS is seeking an Epidemiologist to lead epidemiological work on substance use disorders and gambling, focusing on prevention, treatment and recovery in Michigan. You will study the spread of these conditions to identify vulnerable regions and risk factors, and collect and analyze data for needs assessments in collaboration with BH TEDS and Vital Records.

You will compile reports on trends for stakeholders and guide workgroups related to epidemiology, data and outcomes.