Senior Epidemiologist: SAS & R Public Health Research

Loyola University Chicago; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyola University Chicago is seeking an Epidemiologist to join the Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health in Maywood, IL.

The ideal candidate will lead high-level research, design epidemiological studies, and mentor junior researchers while using SAS and R for complex analyses and manuscript preparation.

Open to grant development and NIH funding, this role emphasizes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and external stakeholders to advance public health knowledge.

Qualifications

• PhD in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or a related field or a Master's with equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in biostatistics/epidemiology.
• Proficiency in SAS and R.
• Strong communication and mentoring ability.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct epidemiological studies.
• Perform advanced statistical analyses using SAS and R.
• Prepare grants and progress reports.
• Publish manuscripts in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Mentor junior researchers and students.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and external stakeholders.
• Ensure data integrity and manage large datasets.

Skills

SAS

R

Biostatistics

Epidemiology

Grant writing

Mentoring

Education

PhD in Epidemiology

Master's in Epidemiology or Biostatistics

Tools

STATA

SPSS

Job description

Loyola University Chicago is seeking an Epidemiologist to join the Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health in Maywood, IL.

The ideal candidate will lead high-level research, design epidemiological studies, and mentor junior researchers while using SAS and R for complex analyses and manuscript preparation.

Open to grant development and NIH funding, this role emphasizes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and external stakeholders to advance public health knowledge.