Research Associate II: Epidemiology

The Catherine Cutler Institute at the University of Southern Maine, in partnership with the Maine CDC, is seeking a Research Associate II: Epidemiologist. 

The Research Associate II (RAII) carries out a full range of complex epidemiologic and surveillance activities, with a focus on Chronic Disease, Maternal and Child Health, and/or Injury. The RAII works with the University of Southern Maine (USM) Disease Prevention Epidemiology (DP Epi) team, a team of epidemiologists dedicated to building epidemiology capacity at USM and the Maine CDC (the state’s health department). 

The RAII provides epidemiology and subject matter expertise to state, federal, and local partners.

The RAII is responsible for creating, implementing, and sustaining systems for public health surveillance for the Maine CDC.  This includes championing work on measuring health disparities and social determinants of health, as well as assessing the burden and trends of health-related outcomes, including morbidity, mortality, natality, exposures, and risk factors in the general population and among sub-populations. The RA II will lead and collaborate on epidemiologic studies in program-specific areas with Maine CDC programs and other local, state, and federal partners.  The RA II will train other staff members to improve data visualization and other analytic skills such as data management, complex sample survey data analysis, and documentation. 

This is a grant funded position with a starting annual salary up to $73,312.  This is a hybrid remote position, with in-office days at the Maine CDC building in Augusta. 

The University of Southern Maine offers highly competitive benefits for full-time and eligible part-time employees that includes (but is not limited to):

• 13 paid holidays plus earned vacation time and sick time.
• Health, dental and vision insurance.
• Low-cost short-term disability insurance and employer-paid long-term disability insurance.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance.
• A tuition waiver program for employees and their spouse or dependent child(ren).
• A 403(b)-retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Free access to the METRO system, including the Husky Line with service between our Portland and Gorham campuses.

To learn more, please review the Benefits Information Summary.  

The University of Southern Maine is a vibrant academic community located in the greater Portland, Maine area, including campuses in Portland, Gorham, Lewiston, and online. USM is part of the University of Maine System and offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs, emphasizing hands-on learning, community engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration. With a highly engaged student-centered learning environment, USM is a steward of higher education, helping drive the economic, cultural, and civic life in the communities where our campuses are located and beyond.  USM is committed to providing expanded access to high-quality education that elevates economic opportunity and contributes significantly to the vitality of a diverse society. To learn more about USM, visit About Our University. 

The University of Southern Maine fosters a welcoming and supportive campus environment that respects and appreciates varied perspectives, enhancing teaching, learning, personal growth, and overall institutional achievement.  We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our dedication to academic excellence and the enrichment of our community.

We are dedicated to our Service Promise, Student Focused Every Day and seek a team member who embraces this commitment and upholds our core values of Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity, and Responsiveness. 

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Masters Degree in Epidemiology or related field, preferably from an accredited school of public health, and a minimum of 6 years related work experience. 
• Demonstrated mastery of advanced principles of epidemiology and public health.
• Experience developing and implementing public health surveillance systems. 
• Experience working with the major public health surveillance systems related to chronic disease, maternal and child health, and injury.
• Expertise conducting analysis of complex sample survey datasets, preferably with SAS or R.
• Experience building partnerships and successfully collaborating with internal and external partners.
• Ability to identify the need for applied epidemiologic studies and the types of studies best suited for the situation.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills, including knowledge of programming in major computer-based statistical packages, preferably SAS or R. 

To apply, click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below or visit our USM Careers Page and submit the following:

• Cover Letter
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of the names and contact information for references. 

For full consideration please submit all required materials by April 7, 2026. 

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.

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