Epidemiologist

About This Role

An Epidemiologist at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center drives breakthroughs in cancer prevention, treatment, and survivorship by analyzing data to uncover patterns and identify risk factors. This role involves translating data into meaningful insights that guide prevention strategies and clinical innovation, contributing to high-impact research within a multidisciplinary team dedicated to understanding and reducing the burden of cancer.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct epidemiologic studies focused on cancer incidence, risk factors, survival, and outcomes
• Analyze complex clinical and population health datasets to generate actionable insights
• Collaborate with oncology researchers, clinicians, and biostatisticians on multidisciplinary research initiatives
• Contribute to grant proposals, manuscripts, and scientific presentations
• Support cancer surveillance, registry efforts, and population health initiatives
• Translate data findings into clear recommendations to support cancer prevention and control strategies

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Epidemiology, Statistics, or Mathematics
• No experience required

Nice to have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Epidemiology, Statistics, or Mathematics and 24 months SAS, SPSS or equivalent experience in a public health or biomedical science environment
• Knowledge of biostatistics, statistics, mathematics, epidemiologic methods, and/or research design
• Ability to analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems
• Effectively address research or program evaluation questions
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficient computing skills using: SAS, or equivalent for data processing and analysis; ArcGIS, or equivalent, for geographic analysis; Tableau, or equivalent, for visual presentation; and Access or Excel for data management

Benefits

• National Recognition – Be part of an NCI-Designated Cancer Center leading cutting-edge research
• Meaningful Work – Help reduce cancer disparities and improve outcomes for diverse populations
• Collaborative Excellence – Work alongside nationally recognized researcher and public health leaders
• Research Advancement – Access robust datasets, clinical trials, and strong institutional support for innovation
• Career Growth – Opportunities for publications, grants, and professional development within an academic medical center
• Mission-Driven Culture – A shared commitment to improving lives through science, compassion, and discovery

Important Details

• Schedule: Monday – Friday, Standard/Fixed Schedule