Epidemiologist - Rollins School of Public Health

Emory University•Atlanta, GA

4h•Hybrid

About The Position

Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health is seeking to recruit one to two Epidemiologists to join an initiative dedicated to independent infectious disease epidemiology and vaccine science at a moment of exceptional importance for public health. This role will support rigorous, policy-relevant research including vaccine effectiveness evaluation, vaccine impact modeling, and surveillance innovation. This work will be conducted in partnership with state and regional health agencies that are actively building new infrastructure outside traditional channels. Candidates eager to apply epidemiologic methods to questions that matter, and who thrive in a fast-moving, mission-driven environment, will find this an uncommon opportunity to do meaningful work at the forefront of public health. This position supported by the Emory Alliance for Vaccine Epidemiology (EAVE) a cross-campus initiative anchored in the Rollins School of Public Health. The program leverages Emory’s deep infectious disease epidemiology infrastructure—including EAVE, CIDMATH, SISMID, and the Vaccinology Training Program—alongside rich data partnerships with Emory Healthcare, and state, national and international collaborators. The initiative is specifically designed to generate timely, independent vaccine and infectious disease evidence to inform decision-making by state public health agencies, regional coalitions, and other partners. Reporting to the program’s Principal Investigator and potentially other allied faculty, the Epidemiologists will conduct and support a portfolio of studies in vaccine effectiveness evaluations and/or vaccine impact modeling using both traditional and novel infectious disease surveillance data streams. The scientist will work across data sources including electronic health records, medical claims, wastewater analytics, and behavioral surveillance, contributing to both rapid-response analyses and longer-term research products. This role requires intellectual independence, methodological rigor, and the ability to translate findings into policy-relevant outputs under time-sensitive conditions. The epidemiologists will work on vaccine evaluation studies and/or vaccine transmission modeling studies. A candidate with the interests and skills may work on a combination of projects across both areas.

Requirements

A doctoral degree in a field related to area of research or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
International travel required.
Cover letter describing relevant experience and fit for the role
Up to date Curriculum vitae (CV)
Writing sample (first-authored manuscript or technical report preferred)
Contact information for three professional references
This role requires residency in the state of GA.

Nice To Haves

Doctoral degree in Epidemiology or a closely related field.
Proficiency in statistical programming (R or Python) and experience working with large, complex administrative or clinical datasets.
Strong record of peer-reviewed publication commensurate with career stage.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to translate and present technical findings to diverse audiences.
Demonstrated expertise in infectious disease epidemiology, with substantive experience in vaccine effectiveness research OR vaccine modeling.
Post-doctoral or applied research experience in an academic, public health agency, or healthcare system setting.
Experience with electronic health record or medical claims data (e.g., Epic, Optum, MarketScan).
Experience with causal inference methods, test-negative design, or other real-world evidence frameworks for vaccine evaluation.
Experience with economic/cost evaluation of vaccines or other health interventions.
Experience with wastewater epidemiology, digital surveillance, or other novel data streams.
Prior collaboration with state or local public health agencies or participation in CDC surveillance networks (e.g., EIP, IVY Network, NVSN, Insight Net).
Experience in science communication or working with media and public-facing health information.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and deliver results under time pressure.

Responsibilities

Provides technical and scientific expertise for programs in the areas of communicable disease, chronic disease and environmental epidemiology.
Designs, conducts and reports on the epidemiological study of diseases, collects and analyzes data and develops health education materials.
Manages and participates in investigations and surveys that have national and international impact.
Conducts program research and prepares operational and statistical reports.
May write publishable articles and papers.
Serves as a liaison to and works with other groups and organizations participating in related programs.
May travel internationally to supervise field operations.
Performs related responsibilities as required.
Design and conduct observational studies evaluating vaccine effectiveness and safety using real-world data sources, including electronic health records, insurance claims, and novel surveillance streams.
Develop and apply epidemiologic and statistical methods appropriate for large, complex datasets; contribute to methodological innovation where standard approaches are insufficient.
Develop mathematical models to examine vaccine policy scenarios and changes in vaccine uptake and coverage patterns.
Fit models using statistical approaches and conduct model inference.
Conduct rapid-turnaround analyses in response to emerging infectious disease events or time-sensitive policy questions.
Support the development and maintenance of surveillance systems and data pipelines integrating multiple data sources.
Conduct health and economic impact analyses.
Author and co-author peer-reviewed manuscripts for high-impact journals; contribute to technical reports, white papers, and policy briefs for health agency partners.
Present findings to scientific and non-scientific audiences, including public health practitioners, policymakers, and public audiences.
Support the development of science communication products and interactive data visualization tools.
Participate in and contribute to external partnerships with state health departments, regional public health coalitions, and healthcare systems.
Collaborate closely with faculty, trainees, and staff across RSPH, Emory School of Medicine, and Emory Healthcare.
Contribute to the mentorship of doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows.
Assist with grant writing and reporting as needed.