**Discover Your Career at Emory University** Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community. **Description** The Carter Center is a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit, nongovernmental organization founded in 1982 in Atlanta, GA, by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, in partnership with Emory University. The Center has helped to improve millions of lives in more than 80 countries by waging peace, fighting disease, and building hope. The Carter Center is guided by a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering. It seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.  The Carter Center collaborates with other organizations, public and private, in carrying out its mission around the world. Current information about the Center’s many programs and activities are available at The Carter Center (http://www.cartercenter.org/) **SUMMARY:** The Epidemiologist provides technical expertise for monitoring and evaluating River Blindness, Lymphatic Filariasis, Schistosomiasis, and Malaria elimination and control activities. + Maintains direct communication with and travels to program countries to support activities, meetings, and program oversight. + Leads protocol development, ethics review, in-country training, supervision, data collection, management, and analysis while supporting operational research, surveillance, monitoring, and evaluation activities, and assisting with program interventions such as mass drug administration, entomological monitoring, and laboratory capacity development. + Represents The Carter Center at domestic and international meetings, engages with ministries of health, partners, and donors, and scientific conferences. + Publishes survey results and activities in peer-reviewed journals, and contributes to reports – including trip reports, oral presentations, program review documents, newsletters, and public materials. + Reports to the Senior Associate Director for Research of the River Blindness, Lymphatic Filariasis, Schistosomiasis and Malaria Programs. + This position is Atlanta-based with international and domestic travel required approximately 25% of the time. + Due to the travel locations, Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) will be required. **FORMAL JOB DESCRIPTION:** + Provides technical and scientific expertise for programs in the areas of communicable disease. + Designs, conducts, and reports on the epidemiological study of diseases, collects and analyzes. + Manages and participates in investigations and surveys that have national and international impact. + Conducts program research and prepares operational and statistical reports. + May write publishable articles and papers. + Serves as a liaison to and works with other groups and organizations participating in related programs. + Travels internationally to supervise field operations. + Performs related responsibilities as required. **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:** + A doctoral degree in a field related to area of research or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. + Ability to travel internationally is required. **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:** + A doctoral degree (PhD, MD, DVM) in epidemiology, biostatistics, biology, medicine or a related public health field. + Experience designing surveys and experience in program monitoring, research and/or implementation for neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), malaria or vector-borne disease. + At least five years of experience, including international work. + Strong quantitative skills (Excel) and proficiency in statistical software (Stata, R, and/or SAS) and geospatial mapping skills (ArcGIS or QGIS). + Strong written and oral communication skills, with demonstrated record of scientific publication. + French, Portuguese and/or Spanish language skills. NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to The Carter Center on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs.  Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines.  All non-exempt employees must reside within the state of Georgia. The Carter Center reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer. **Additional Details** Emory University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in University programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Executive Order 11246, as amended, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action. Emory University is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its affirmative action, equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Inclusion, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Emory University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at 404-727-9877 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Please note that one week advance notice is preferred. **Connect With Us!** Connect with us for general consideration! **Job Number** _141649_ **Job Type** _Regular Full-Time_ **Division** _The Carter Center_ **Department** _The Carter Center_ **Job Category** _Nursing and Clinical Services_ **Campus Location (For Posting) : Location** _US-GA-Atlanta_ **_Location : Name_** _Carter Center_ **Remote Work Classification** _N/A or Other_ **Health and Safety Information** _Not Applicable_