Research Scientist I

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The Barrow Neuro Analytics Center (BNAC) is a data science-focused research facility led by Dr. Brad Racette and co-directed by Dr. Chia-Ling Phuah, that aims to harness the power of big data to advance understanding of neurological diseases and develop new treatments. This state-of-the-art dry laboratory space is located in the Park
Central Bioscience hub adjacent to both Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI) and Creighton University School of Medicine Phoenix Health Sciences campus. Housed in BNAC are the Racette Laboratory and Criswell Laboratory, which together make up the Neuroepidemiology Research Program. The Neuroepidemiology Research Program focuses on 1) epidemiologic studies, that elucidate risk factors for neurodegenerative disease, with an emphasis on the environment and neurodegenerative disease; and 2) environmental and occupational risk factors in neurodegeneration, specifically neurotoxicants related to parkinsonism and cognitive impairment. We employ a variety of methods in our research, including field-based epidemiology, advanced neuroimaging, and administrative data studies across three continents. Our highly multidisciplinary team aims to solve intractable problems, such as the etiology of neurodegenerative diseases using innovative research methods.

Job Summary / Purpose
The Geographer Research scientist will use their knowledge of scientific principles and concepts in Geography, Epidemiology and Biostatistics including methodological techniques such as Spatial Quantitative and Qualitative Methods, Cartography and Internet Mapping, Geocomputation and Spatial Modeling, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Remote Sensing and Image Processing, Visualization and Visual Data Mining, Spatial Decision Support Systems and Participatory GIS to support Neuroepidemiologic research initiatives at BNAC. They will facilitate and support the organization's scientific research programs/projects by applying a wide variety of
scientific principles. Plans and executes epidemiologic research. Supports data analysis, manuscript preparation
and participates in grant writing related to one or more of the organization's scientific research programs.

Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for operational oversight and implementation of funded Geographic and epidemiologic research program(s)
• Facilitates research activities in partnership with laboratory PI(s) and Research Administration leveraging scientific experience in related specialty area.
• Plans and executes Geographic and epidemiologic research.
• Participates in appropriate administrative and programmatic committee work.
• Serves as a liaison for internal and external project sponsors, routinely informing project plans, status updates and milestones through regular reporting.
• Serves as a liaison for the training of technical personnel in the neuroepidemiology program including postdoctoral fellows, residents, and graduate and undergraduate students
• Working knowledge of GCP, ICH, DHHS, OIG and FDA regulations and scientific expertise in the assigned area is required along with familiarity of all applicable federal and state regulations and institutional policies.
• For translational programs, coordinates the process flow of a study from initial concept to IRB through the final study closure. Facilitates feasibility reviews based upon governing policies.
• The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Doctor Of Medicine/Philosophy MD or Ph.D in Geography or Environmental Epidemiology upon hire Required

Five (5) years or equivalent of Geospatial and epidemiologic research- experience and data analysis/GIS analysis 

Experience with a statistical package (R or Stata) and Geospatial Required and analysis Specialized computer analysis program experience (Use of High Performance Compute)