Project Scientist, ASCEND Program - Public Health Research

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

Job summary

UC San Diego's Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Project Scientist to contribute to public health research studies. The role involves developing proposals, coordinating data collection, and assisting with scientific writing and dissemination.

We seek candidates with a PhD in Public Health and at least three years of experience delivering presentations; prior peer‑reviewed publications and work with diverse

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a PhD, DrPH, or other doctoral degree related to Public Health.
• Candidates must have at least 3 years of demonstrated experience providing professional scientific and/or educational presentations.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the conceptualization, planning, development, and implementation of research studies and major contributions to scientific writing, grant writing, and presentations of research findings.
• Collaborate on development and implementation of strategic research grant proposals; establish partnerships with researchers and entities vital to project success.
• Prepare scientific reports, manuscripts and presentations for academic and community audiences; analyze data and ensure dissemination aligns with program priorities.
• Support educational initiatives for students across public health and related disciplines; participate in training and mentorship as appropriate.

Education

PhD/DrPH in Public Health

Job description

UC San Diego's Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Project Scientist to contribute to public health research studies. The role involves developing proposals, coordinating data collection, and assisting with scientific writing and dissemination.

We seek candidates with a PhD in Public Health and at least three years of experience delivering presentations; prior peer‑reviewed publications and work with diverse