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Pwc

Data Engineer - Senior Associate

Atlanta, GA

$77K - $202K/yr

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Data, Analytics & AI Management Level Senior Associate ... and Information Science, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering ...

KPMG

Senior Associate, Actuary

Atlanta, GA · On-site

KPMG is currently seeking an Actuarial Life Senior Associate to join our Audit practice ... science, applied statistics, financial analysis, insurance, and mathematics. • Demonstrate ...

ACG Professionals

Senior Associate

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$140K - $225K/yr

Math majors and technical degrees (engineering, data science) are a plus Skills * Strong financial, analytical, and auditing capabilities * High attention to detail and accountability for work ...

KPMG

Senior Associate, AI Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$53.25 - $68.50/hr

KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Associate, AI Engineer to join our Advisory Services practice ... Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, data science ...

KPMG

Senior Associate, AI Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$53.25 - $68.50/hr

KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Associate, AI Engineer to join our Advisory Services practice ... Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, data science ...

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Senior Associate Scientist, Tobacco Control Research

Senior Associate Scientist, Tobacco Control Research

American Cancer Society

Atlanta, GA • On-site, Remote

$71.60K - $85K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

Posted 27 days ago

American Cancer Society rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 12 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

120th of 663 rated non-profit organizations

Job description

At the American Cancer Society, we're working to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Our employees and 1.3 million volunteers are raising the bar every single day. We are a culture comprised of diverse backgrounds and experience, to better serve our communities.
The people who work at the American Cancer Society focus their diverse talents on our lifesaving mission. It is a calling. And the people who answer it are fulfilled.
The Senior Associate Scientist position is an individual contributor role within the Surveillance, Prevention, and Health Services Research (SPHeRe) department, working under supervision. The role contributes to key elements of strategic development for an identified intramural project.
The role plays a key role in supporting the Tobacco Control Research (TCR) team's interdisciplinary, high-impact research by conducting comprehensive literature reviews, performing rigorous data analyses, and contributing to the preparation of scientific manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals and presentation at scientific conferences. This position collaborates closely with colleagues across ACS and the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). The Tobacco Control Research (TCR) team within the Department of Surveillance, Prevention & Health Services Research (SPHeRe) at the American Cancer Society (ACS) conducts cutting-edge research to advance and translate scientific knowledge, inform evidence-based tobacco control advocacy, reduce tobacco use and its associated burden of disease, and identify strategies to address disparities and promote health equity.
This is a full-time remote opportunity which can be home-based anywhere in the U.S.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Under the supervision of a senior staff member, conducts original research for publication in peer reviewed scientific journals related to tobacco control, with a substantial focus on using policy intervention as a public health tool: 50%
  • Provides analytical and technical support to senior staff members: 20%
  • Engage as an active collaborator in the development of research protocols including literature reviews, development of databases, data analyses, and manuscript writing for publication in peer reviewed journals and ACS reports: 15%
  • Disseminates information with minimal guidance and exchanges information through both written and oral communication: 5%
  • Responds to surveillance, prevention, or health services research related inquiries from other ACS programs, the public, and the media: 5%
  • Assists with the publication of Facts & Figures as needed: 5%

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Preferred Degree: Master's degree in public health, economics, biostatistics, epidemiology, health policy, or a closely related field
  • Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor's Degree
  • Years of experience: 5 - 8 years of progressive experience performing advanced duties as an Associate Scientist II or equivalent.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to effectively convey information across multiple formats and to diverse audiences.
  • Knowledge of and experience with principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Adaptability and responsiveness to changing circumstances.
  • Demonstrated resourcefulness and creative mindset.
  • Creative, outside the box thinking welcomed.
  • Project management and reporting skills.
  • Stakeholder coordination and relationship management.
  • Ability to interact with staff and/or volunteers in a team environment.
  • Independent coordination of day-to-day aspects of activities.

Other Skills:
  • Experience working with a statistical software (STATA, R, or similar), EXCEL, word processing and presentation.
  • Strong knowledge of fundamental principles of public health and economics.
  • Experience conducting research with large databases.
  • Strong data management and econometric skills.
  • Excellent scientific writing and editing abilities.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively in team-based environments.
  • Experience with online survey data collection and quantitative and qualitative data analysis is an added advantage.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
  • This position may require up to 5% travel for conferences, seminars, and workshops.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Occasional standing, walking, bending, and lifting materials up to 5 lbs

The salary range for this role is between $71,600 - $85,000. The final candidate's relevant experience/skills will be considered before an offer is extended. Actual starting pay will vary based on non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.
ACS provides staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills. Further details on our benefits can be found on our careers site at: jobs.cancer.org/benefits. We are a proud equal opportunity employer.

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