Senior Epidemiologist

Alignerr; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 110,208; Full time

Job summary

A leading analytics firm based in San Francisco is seeking a Senior Epidemiologist to evaluate models and analyze public health data. This role requires expertise in epidemiology and the ability to summarize complex health trends accurately. Ideal candidates should be familiar with study design and comfortable analyzing large datasets. The position offers a full-time contract at a competitive hourly rate between $40 to $80, depending on experience. Join a dynamic team focused on public health insights.

Qualifications

• Experience in analyzing epidemiological models and public health datasets.
• Familiarity with study design and causal reasoning.
• Ability to identify bias and confounding factors in health data.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate epidemiological models and assumptions.
• Interpret population-level health data to identify trends.
• Summarize findings in scientifically accurate formats.
• Evaluate health interventions and outcome relationships.

Skills

Background in epidemiology

Public health knowledge

Complex dataset analysis

Job description

Role Overview

Senior Epidemiologist evaluates epidemiological models, study designs, public‑health datasets, and causal interpretations of observed trends. This role focuses on analyzing methodology, identifying confounders, and summarizing population‑level insights with scientific precision.

What You’ll Do

• Review epidemiological models and validate assumptions
• Interpret population‑level health data and identify trend drivers
• Assess methodology for bias, confounding, or misclassification
• Summarize findings in structured, scientifically accurate formats
• Evaluate interventions, risk factors, and outcome relationships
• Support recurring reviews of surveillance data and public‑health reports

What You Bring

• Background in epidemiology, public health, or biostatistics
• Strong familiarity with study design, inference, and causal reasoning
• Ability to analyze large, complex health datasets

Nice‑to‑Have

• Experience in infectious disease modeling or clinical epidemiology

$40 - $80 an hour

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

• Technology, Information and Internet