Senior Epidemiologist

Alignerr; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 83,000 - 165,000; Part time

Job summary

Alignerr Corp. is seeking a Senior Epidemiologist for a fully remote hourly contract. The role focuses on evaluating complex epidemiological models, interpreting population-level health data, and surfacing insights that drive real public health decisions.

You will review methodologies, identify biases, and summarize findings for expert audiences while working independently on substantive analytical tasks with flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Deep background in epidemiology or biostatistics.
• Strong command of study design and causal reasoning.
• Experience analyzing large health datasets with rigor.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate epidemiological models, including underlying assumptions and analytical frameworks
• Interpret population-level health data and identify drivers behind observed trends
• Assess study methodology for bias, confounding, and misclassification
• Summarize findings in structured, scientifically precise formats for expert audiences
• Evaluate relationships between interventions, risk factors, and health outcomes
• Support recurring reviews of surveillance data and public health reports

Skills

Epidemiology

Public health

Biostatistics

Study design

Statistical inference

Causal reasoning

Data analysis

Clear communication

Education

Master's or PhD in Epidemiology

Tools

R

Python

Job description

About The Role

What if your expertise in epidemiology could directly shape how population-level health data is understood, interpreted, and acted upon? We're looking for a Senior Epidemiologist to evaluate complex epidemiological models, dissect study designs, and surface the insights that drive real public health decisions.

Senior Epidemiologist (Contract)

About The Role

What if your expertise in epidemiology could directly shape how population-level health data is understood, interpreted, and acted upon? We're looking for a Senior Epidemiologist to evaluate complex epidemiological models, dissect study designs, and surface the insights that drive real public health decisions.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for experienced epidemiologists who want meaningful, intellectually rigorous work — on their own schedule.

• Type: Hourly Contract
• Location: Remote
• Commitment: Flexible

What You'll Do

• Review and validate epidemiological models, including underlying assumptions and analytical frameworks
• Interpret population-level health data and identify the key drivers behind observed trends
• Assess study methodology for sources of bias, confounding, and misclassification
• Summarize findings in structured, scientifically precise formats suitable for expert audiences
• Evaluate relationships between interventions, risk factors, and health outcomes
• Support recurring reviews of surveillance data and public health reports

Who You Are

• Deep background in epidemiology, public health, or biostatistics
• Strong command of study design, statistical inference, and causal reasoning
• Experienced analyzing large, complex health datasets with rigor and precision
• Able to communicate nuanced scientific findings clearly and concisely
• Self-directed and comfortable working independently on substantive analytical tasks

Nice to Have

• Experience in infectious disease modeling or clinical epidemiology
• Familiarity with surveillance systems or public health data infrastructure
• Background in peer review, scientific writing, or health policy analysis

Why Join Us

• Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you
• Engage with serious, scientifically substantive work that matters
• Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, task-based assignments
• Contribute to work that informs real public health understanding at scale
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as projects evolve