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Job Description

Job ID:  5608BR

Westat has an immediate opening for a senior researcher with expertise in public health research and quantitative evaluation methods. Individual should be experienced and competent in business development and project and staff management. A demonstrated track record in writing successful grant and contract proposals for Federal public health agencies is required. The successful candidate will be comfortable and effective in both participating in and leading teams to work on multiple, complex tasks in close coordination with others. Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as analytic and interpersonal skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks are essential.  A Ph.D. in a public health or related field with an emphasis on disease prevention, health promotion, and research methods with a minimum of 10 years of post-degree experience is required. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon receipt of acceptable results from a background screening based on the specific position which will include, at a minimum, criminal records history. To apply, go to www.westat.com/jobs and enter 5608BR in the space provided.

WESTAT, located in Rockville, MD is one of the foremost contract research corporations in the United States. Since 1961, we have conducted surveys and provided statistical research and related services to the agencies of the U.S. Government and to a broad range of institutional and business clients. We are an employee-owned corporation with more than 2,000 research, technical, and administrative staff and a recognized history of technical and managerial excellence.