Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) is a groundbreaking partnership between Cornell University and Qatar Foundation, established in 2001 as the first medical school in Qatar. A pioneer in higher education and a cornerstone of Education City, WCM-Q offers an integrated Six-Year Medical Program leading to a Cornell University M.D. degree. The institution is dedicated to providing exceptional medical education, conducting world-class research, and improving healthcare. This role sits within its dynamic research division, contributing to the cutting-edge epidemiological studies that inform public health and medical science.
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Job Title: Research Specialist Level 4 – Epidemiology
Full-Time
📍 Location: Doha, Qatar 🇶🇦
Company: Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q)
Apply nowPosition Overview: Research Specialist Level 4 – Epidemiology
Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar is seeking a highly skilled and independent Research Specialist Level 4 specializing in Epidemiology and Biostatistics. This is a senior research role for an individual who can work with minimal supervision from the Principal Investigator (PI). You will be a core contributor to the research process, involved in study design, complex data analysis, interpretation of results, and dissemination through publications and presentations. This position is ideal for a quantitative researcher with extensive experience in statistical software and a strong foundation in epidemiological methods, looking to contribute to impactful public health research within an Ivy League institution.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be entrusted with the following advanced research duties:
- Study Design & Methodology: Assist with epidemiological study design, develop study instruments and protocols, and perform sample size/power calculations.
- Advanced Data Analysis: Perform a variety of sophisticated statistical analyses. Manipulate, compute, and analyze large datasets using statistical software (e.g., SPSS, Stata, SAS, R), and contribute to developing new analytical methods.
- Evidence Synthesis: Conduct systematic literature reviews and meta-analyses to inform research direction and contextualize findings.
- Research Dissemination: Contribute significantly to drafting manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals and support the preparation of presentations for medical and scientific meetings.
- Grant Development & Record Keeping: Prepare drafts of statistical plans and methods for grant applications. Maintain meticulous records, logs, and summary reports of all data and analyses.
- Mentorship & Oversight: May assist in overseeing tasks performed by less senior research staff, providing guidance on analytical approaches.
Candidate Requirements (Mandatory)
| Requirement Category | Specific Qualification |
|---|---|
| Education | Bachelor’s Degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Public Health, or a closely related quantitative field. |
| Experience | Five or more years of prior relevant work experience OR an MSc/MPH in Epidemiology/Biostatistics coupled with hands-on experience in conducting epidemiological and biostatistical research. |
| Technical Proficiency | Extensive experience with statistical packages such as SPSS, Stata, SAS, S-PLUS, or R. |
| Research Skills | Demonstrated expertise in study design, data analysis, and statistical methodology. |
| Communication | Advanced proficiency in written and spoken English, with a proven ability to communicate complex scientific information in reports and presentations. |
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal research specialist for this role will be:
- An independent and proactive quantitative scientist who can take ownership of the analytical pipeline from data to interpretation with minimal direct supervision.
- A statistical expert and methodological thinker, comfortable with a range of analytical techniques and able to apply them to real-world health research questions.
- A strong scientific communicator, capable of translating complex statistical findings into clear narratives for papers, grants, and presentations.
- A collaborative researcher with initiative, ideally with a growing record of peer-reviewed publications and an interest in both communicable and non-communicable disease epidemiology.
Preferred Qualifications & Working Conditions
- Highly Desired: An established record of scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals.
- Advantageous: Working knowledge of the epidemiology of both communicable and non-communicable diseases.
- Conditions: Work is largely computer-based and may require extended or variable hours to meet research and publication deadlines.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What does “Level 4” signify?
“Level 4” indicates a senior specialist position within the research hierarchy. It implies a high degree of autonomy, technical expertise, and responsibility, positioned between postdoctoral researchers and core faculty/PIs.
2. Is a Master’s degree mandatory?
No. The requirement is either 5+ years of direct experience OR an MSc/MPH with relevant experience. A candidate with a Bachelor’s degree and extensive, high-level analytical experience in a research setting would meet the criteria.
3. What types of research projects will I work on?
Projects will be within WCM-Q’s research portfolio, which likely includes population health studies, clinical epidemiology, disease surveillance, and health services research relevant to Qatar and the region, potentially in collaboration with Hamad Medical Corporation.
4. Is this a teaching or a pure research role?
This is primarily a dedicated research role. While there may be opportunities to mentor junior staff or students, the core responsibilities are centered on research design, analysis, and dissemination, not formal classroom teaching.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced epidemiological researcher with strong biostatistical skills and a drive to contribute to high-impact science within a world-renowned institution, Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar encourages you to apply.
Submit your application via the official listing:
👉 Apply for Research Specialist Level 4 – Epidemiology Position
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