at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Opening Id: 50208
Department: MED-Preventive Medicine
Salary/Grade: RES/
Job Summary:
Join our dynamic team at Northwestern University, a leading research institution dedicated to advancing public health through groundbreaking epidemiological research. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and innovative environment where talented individuals can thrive and make a meaningful impact on global health outcomes.
The Department of Preventive Medicine at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine is seeking an experienced health scientist with a flair for writing to join our team as a Clinical Research Associate. In this role, you will play a crucial part in communicating our research findings to a wide audience, including fellow scientists, policymakers, and the general public. You will have the opportunity to work on diverse projects spanning maternal health, chronic conditions, social determinants of health, and more.
*Note: Not all aspects of the job are covered by this job description.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Scientific Writing: Produce high-quality written content for peer-reviewed journals, grant proposals, research reports, and other scientific publications.
- Research Communication: Translate complex epidemiological concepts and findings into clear, engaging, and accessible language for diverse audiences.
- Grant Development: Assist in the development of grant proposals by providing expertise in epidemiological research design, methodology, and data analysis.
- Collaboration: Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams of epidemiologists, statisticians, clinicians, and public health professionals to ensure accurate and compelling communication of research findings.
- Peer Review: Participate in peer review processes for scientific journals and provide constructive feedback to enhance the quality of research manuscripts.
- Knowledge Dissemination: Contribute to the dissemination of research findings through presentations at conferences, webinars, and other scientific forums.
