Serves as an infectious disease modeler for the multidisciplinary Modeling Team and provides modeling, analytical, and statistical support of high complexity for the study and forecasting of infectious disease data. The Research Scientist is responsible for coordinating with internal and external partners around modeling tools and methodologies available. The Research Scientist has direct responsibility, in collaboration with other team members, to produce infectious disease forecasts and other modeling deliverables via the California Communicable diseases Assessment Tool (CalCAT, https://skylab4.cdph.ca.gov/calcat/) and other means, and to help interpret and contextualize modeling evidence for stakeholders.

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Please note that this position requires residency within the state of California (although work can be done remotely within California). Please also note that eligibility is dependent on completion of the relevant state civil service exam for Research Scientist II or III (Epidemiology/Biostatistics): https://www.calhr.ca.gov/state-hr-professionals/Pages/5576.aspx

Inquiries can be sent to modeling@cdph.ca.gov.