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HIRING RATE: $56,555.00 FLAT RATE
ON-BOARD RATE AFTER ONE YEAR: $62,210.00 - $68,434.00
The HIV Prevention Program in the Bureau of HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control (BHIV) has an opening for a City Research Scientist I to assist with HIV prevention research. Under the supervision of the Director of Research, and in
collaboration with other Program and Bureau staff, the HIV Prevention Research Analyst will assist with ongoing and future research projects and programs.
DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
--Help coordinate ongoing HIV prevention research pilot program and study operations.
--Assist the Director of Research in the development of new research proposals, protocols and evaluation for pilot programs and research studies.
-- Develop, maintain and update project and data management systems.
--Play a lead role in data collection and data analyses.
-- Perform reviews of the scientific literature as they relate project proposals, research reports, journal articles and specific requests.
--Contribute to the preparation of reports, presentations and manuscripts for scientific journal articles.
-- Aid in the preparation of study protocol materials related to human subjects protections for IRB review at the NYC DOHMH, • Help ensure and maintain participant confidentiality and data security.
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Minimum Qual Requirements
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1. For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master's degree from an accredited college or
university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.
To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:
1. A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory,
administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or
2. A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the
appropriate field of specialization; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2"
above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above.
NOTE:
Probationary Period
Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.
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A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in epidemiology, statistics, public health, quantitative social
science or related field. Strong project management skills. Experience with scientific data collection and survey research, and an understanding of and appreciation for quality assurance and protocol adherence; experienced in managing large databases; superior
analytic and statistical skills; working knowledge of Stata and SAS for database management, variable creation and statistical analysis is essential; experience in using presentation and data management software such as Microsoft Excel, Access and PowerPoint;
excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience writing manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals; knowledge of HIV epidemiology; ability to work as a member of a reserch team and to interact effectively with research team members.
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Apply online with a cover letter to https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/.
In the Job ID search bar, enter: job ID number #168873.
We appreciate the interest and thank all applicants who apply, but only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.
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42-09 28th Street, Queens, NY, 11101
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New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain
titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative
at the time of interview.
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