EcoHealth Alliance is seeking a Ph.D anthropologist, epidemiologist, social scientist or related field with a minimum of 3-years’ experience managing international research and field programs related to infectious disease risk in people. This is a leadership position at a rapidly growing New York-based NGO with programs around the world in health and conservation.
Full description also available at: http://www.ecohealthalliance.org/careers/28-senior_scientist_anthropology_social_science_epidemiology Description and Responsibilities This is a senior position reporting to the President of EcoHealth Alliance. The successful candidate will: • Coordinate EcoHealth Alliance programs in understanding risk factors and patterns associated with transmission of infectious diseases from animals to humans and/or among humans • Manage, design, and develop Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications, Inter-institutional Agreements (IIAs), and survey questionnaires • Ensure all projects assigned are performed in the most efficient manner possible commensurate with quality, accuracy, and timeliness and in accordance with funding source regulatory requirements and project budgetary goals • Manage staff locally and internationally including oversight of sociological and medical anthropology research and other surveillance activities • Collaborate with our international and domestic researchers and partner institutions • Develop, seek funding for, and manage international scientific research in anthropology, epidemiology or social science. • Enable EcoHealth Alliance to set institutional direction and achieve the next level of scientific research and funding Qualifications • Minimum of Ph.D in Anthropology, Sociology, Epidemiology, Public Health or related field • Proven leadership with 3+ years’ experience managing international projects, office and field staff, research programs, and outreach • Experience in designing surveys, submitting successful IRB applications and managing surveys • Well-versed in human epidemiologic and/or sociologic survey methods, including observational study design, analysis, and interpretation • Ability to assess and address stakeholder needs collaboratively and successfully • Demonstrated ability to create and maintain effective working relations with international organizations, NGO or PVO partners, host country governments (including senior government officials), and U.S. Government Agencies. • Demonstrated ability to raise funds to support research goals • A significant scientific portfolio with major publications in the social sciences, public health, or biology • Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills • Actively promote collegiality and teamwork among peers • Experience working in developing countries • Cultural sensitivity • Excellent oral and written communication skills Fluency in English, multiple languages a plus • Strong desire to work with senior management to grow EcoHealth Alliance and its organizational reputation for excellence in science, policy, and capacity building around the world The position is based at EcoHealth Alliance in New York City and will entail extensive domestic and international travel. EcoHealth Alliance offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, and vision coverage, and a 403(b) pension plan. EcoHealth Alliance is an equal opportunity employer. For further information about EcoHealth Alliance, please visit our website: www.ecohealthalliance.org<http://www.ecohealthalliance.org> How to Apply: Send an email with a single attachment in PDF format containing (a) a cover letter, (b) CV, and (c) three references to j...@ecohealthalliance.org with "SENIOR SCIENTIST JOB APPLICATION" in the subject line. Emails without the subject line or with multiple attachments will not be received. No formal text is required within the body of your email, since emails will not be evaluated. All inquires will receive an automatic response confirming receipt. Applicants will be evaluated and only appropriate candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in EcoHealth Alliance! Parviez Hosseini Senior Research Scientist EcoHealth Alliance 460 West 34th Street – 17th floor New York, NY 10001 1.212.380.4471 (direct) 1.212.380.4465 (fax) www.ecohealthalliance.org<http://www.ecohealthalliance.org/> Visit our blog at: www.ecohealthalliance.org/blog<http://www.ecohealthalliance.org/blog> EcoHealth Alliance empowers local conservation scientists worldwide to protect nature and safeguard ecosystem and human health.
