Title: Epidemiologist - Drug User Health & Safety Location: Remote/Virtual - Must live and work in Michigan Requisition ID 4889 Remote/Virtual - Administrative - Full-Tim Job Description: Purpose: The Drug User Health and Safety Epidemiologist works within the Supportive Alternatives to First-response & Enforcement (SAFE) Pathways Unit in advancing efforts related to drug user health and safety, along with criminal legal system diversion initiatives. This position is responsible for conducting data analysis and program evaluation aimed at dismantling structural inequities that disproportionately funnel historically marginalized and vulnerable populations into the criminal legal system. The Epidemiologist translates complex public health and criminal legal system data into actionable strategies that reduce morbidity, mortality, and criminalization among Michiganders. This position assists in the design, methodology development, analysis, and execution of epidemiological investigations related to infectious diseases associated with substance use and first response activities. The role operates at the intersection of infectious disease prevention, harm reduction, behavioral health, and the criminal legal system and will work with a variety of complex datasets, including the Michigan Disease Surveillance System, Michigan Medicaid Warehouse, Michigan Inpatient Database, and other datasets related to the criminal legal system, including arrest and incarceration data. Through cross-sector data analysis and collaboration, this position supports evidence-based approaches that improve health outcomes and reduce barriers to care for individuals impacted by substance use. Duties and Responsibilities: - Design, execute, and manage epidemiological investigations and special studies analyzing the intersections of substance use, infectious diseases, and institutional touchpoints. - Analyze complex datasets to evaluate how social determinants of health and structural barriers (e.g., housing instability, public assistance enrollment, incarceration, policing) intersect and compound the risk of spreading infectious diseases, morbidity and mortality associated with complications of substance use and criminalization. - Perform advanced statistical matching, data cleaning, and quality control across large, disparate datasets and data sources (e.g., MDSS, Michigan Medicaid Data Warehouse, HMIS, and local jail booking/arrest registries). - Monitor and evaluate key performance metrics for state opioid response efforts, specifically focusing on pre-arrest deflection, pre-trial diversion, and community-based alternatives to incarceration. - Develop and analyze tracking metrics for law enforcement training initiatives, assessing the impact of harm reduction and crisis de-escalation curricula on policing behaviors and trends, arrest rates, and connection to community-based systems of care. - Translate complex data into public-facing and partner-specific resources to disseminate results of investigations, special studies, routine surveillance, analyses of harm reduction data, interactive data dashboards, and visualizations that highlight geographic and demographic disparities. - Collaborate with cross-functional epidemiological teams across MDHHS and local jurisdictions to align unit goals with broader statewide opioid, infection disease, and health equity initiatives. - Maintain strict proficiency with Section, CDC, and HIPAA confidentiality and security guidelines regarding sensitive health and legal data. - Foster and maintain positive, strong, credible, professional, and interpersonal, and collaborative relationships with all parties relevant to MPHI/MDHHS projects and represents the best interest of MPHI/MDHHS at all times. - Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications/Requirements: Education: Possession of a master&rsquo;s degree with a major in epidemiology or public health with a minimum of 8 semester (12 term) graduate-level hours in epidemiology and biostatistics courses. Experience: Two years of professional experience carrying out a variety of surveys, investigations, tests, and analyses of human disease and chronic health conditions. The candidate should have strong computer processing (e.g. Microsoft Suite, RedCap) and statistical methodology and software skills (e.g. SAS, R). Important Skills and Characteristics: - Considerable knowledge of the basic principles and methods of epidemiology, the methods used to conduct epidemiological investigations, methods used to organize and analyze large sets of health data. - Demonstrate the ability to prepare technical reports, records, and papers related to the work. - Capacity to self-initiate work to creatively identify trends in data for possible interventions. - Ability to communicate effectively with others. - Ability to analyze surveillance data and other information for the purposes of determining the need for epidemiological investigations. - Ability to organize results of studies into written form for publication, presentation, or dissemination. Work Environment and Physical Requirements: Job may require moderate physical effort including lifting materials and equipment of <25# and involves viewing a CRT or VDT screen 50% to 75% of the time. Standard office environment. Requires valid vehicle operator&rsquo;s license where needed to perform duties of the position. Frequent deadlines. In-state and out-of-state travel for related meetings. RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE WORK OF OTHERS: No assigned responsibility. IMPACT ON PROJECTS, SERVICES AND OPERATIONS: As part of a team, will help ensure data quality and assist stakeholders with technical assistance. This position will also support data requests, data matching, special projects, and annual reports for other conditions of public health interest. REQUIRED COMMUNICATION: Contact Person/Group Frequency Purpose SAFE Pathways Unit Manager Daily Supervision Harm Reduction Analysts Weekly Program Coordination Section Manager Weekly Program Coordination Epidemiologists Weekly Data Coordination External Funded Contracts As needed Data Coordination &ldquo;For purposes of employment standards, this classification is &ldquo;Exempt&rdquo; from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.&rdquo; MPHI works with you to promote health for everyone. Together, we will build a world where tomorrow is healthier than today! MPHI is an EEO employer that participates with e-verify.

Role Description IDC, a global leader in technology market intelligence, is seeking a market researcher to join our team. This role requires a mix of analytical abilities, attention to detail, proficiency in research methodologies, alongside excellent communication skills to convey complex information effectively. The market researcher will play a crucial role in interpreting data, staying abreast of IT market trends and events, supporting their team with in-depth research, and working collaboratively to meet research objectives. The market researcher will focus on utilizing the latest market research methodologies and tools to uncover relevant data from internal and external data sources and synthesizing it into market research content assets. What You’ll Do - Support IDC’s market research agenda by conducting in-depth primary and secondary research into IT markets and their impact on industries. - Track, monitor, and identify IT industry developments to identify and report on market shifts, patterns, and anomalies. - Collaborate with internal subject matter expert analysts to achieve research goals and produce deliverables efficiently. - Participate in ongoing professional development and contribute to team knowledge sharing. - Synthesize raw data into information and meaningful insights and deliver tailored content components and assets that address key business requirements. - Contribute to the creation of written research studies and presentations summarizing findings for internal and external stakeholders. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree required; (business, economics, management information systems, technology marketing, product management or related field). - 2-3 years of experience in market research, consulting, or analysis, ideally in the information technology sector. - Previous experience in roles such as market intelligence or competitive intelligence is preferred. - Outstanding written and strong verbal communication skills. - Proven ability to manage multiple assignments and meet tight deadlines. - Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with and across teams globally. - Experience with office productivity tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. - Some experience with any AI tools such as MS CoPilot, Google Gemini, Perplexity, ChatGPT, or other similar tools. - A strong interest in the IT market, including, but not limited in topics such as AI and data management, security, enterprise applications, enterprise infrastructure, devices, networking, telecommunications, application development, and services. - Understanding and interest in the application of information technology to industry use cases. - Flexibility to work both independently as well as collaboratively in a fast-paced, global environment. - Professional fluency in English. Preferred Attributes - Experience working with or for technology vendors, IT distributors, or in a market research/consulting firm. - Experience working in or analyzing emerging markets within the technology sector. - Knowledge of business models, go-to-market strategies, and technology adoption patterns in enterprise IT. - Intellectual curiosity, willingness to learn new market research methods and tools, analytical mindset, and a collaborative, supportive approach to teamwork. Why This Role Stands Out At IDC, your work helps shape how the world understands technology and where it goes next. You collaborate with curious, high-caliber colleagues who value rigor, integrity, and shared success. As the premier global provider of trusted technology intelligence, IDC equips business and technology leaders with the evidence they need to make confident decisions. Our insights inform strategy, investment, and innovation across industries and regions. Recognized by IIAR as Analyst Firm of the Year for five consecutive years, IDC sets the standard for credibility and impact. With more than 1,000 analysts worldwide and a truly global perspective, we combine deep expertise with practical relevance. Here, your ideas matter, your voice is heard, and your contributions provide the insights leaders rely on every day. It is meaningful work, backed by a culture that supports growth, collaboration, and long-term career development with a globally respected brand. Equal Opportunity Employer IDC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. Employment eligibility verification required. We participate in E-Verify.

• Establish and execute the quantitative UX research roadmap and data strategy for major product lines, ensuring insights map directly to business priorities, core customer satisfaction (CSAT) indexes, and product goals. • Independently scope and spearhead advanced, multi-method quantitative research studies (e.g., A/B testing experimentation frameworks, complex on-platform surveys, MaxDiff, profiling, and behavioral modeling). • Synthesize complex log data and high-volume survey results into actionable insights and strategic storytelling artifacts that inform leadership decisions and de-risk high-stakes product discovery. • Partner directly with Product Managers, Designers, and Engineers to identify research questions, define critical user journeys, and establish shared understandings early in the product life cycle. • Innovate within existing quantitative methodologies to improve team efficiency, operational pace, and user experience measurement capabilities. • Actively mentor junior and mid-level researchers, advocating for evidence-based research rigor across the organization while guiding colleagues on survey design and quantitative fundamentals. • Support the maintenance of internal insights repositories, democratize data tools across teams, and champion user experience metrics as direct predictors of core business outcomes.

Title: Researcher - Gender Equity Metrics (Temporary) Location: rEMOTE, United States Job Description: Full time job requisition id REQ-0000128597 Job Description The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) is an independent research organization at the University of Washington (UW). Its mission is to deliver to the world timely, relevant, and scientifically valid evidence to improve health policy and practice. IHME carries out its mission through a range of projects within different research areas including the Global Burden of Diseases (GBD), Injuries, and Risk Factors; Future Health Scenarios; Cost Effectiveness and Efficiency; Resource Tracking; and Impact Evaluations. IHME has an excellent opportunity for a Temporary Researcher on the Gender Equality Metrics team. This team produces estimates of gender-based violence for the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study and analyzes sex differences in GBD outputs and other indicators of interest. IHME Researchers (Payroll Title: IHME Research Scientist 1 (E S 8 SEIU 925 IHME)) analyze and produce key estimates for their assigned research team and will assess all available quantitative data &ndash; including those on causes of death, epidemiology, and a range of determinants such as education and income &ndash; from surveys, vital registration, censuses, literature, registries, and administrative records. Using established modeling tools and through creation of novel code, Researchers incorporate all relevant data to produce the most up-to-date and scientifically credible results. You will be integrally involved in producing, critiquing, improving, and disseminating results. You already have a command of epidemiology, statistics, disease modeling, or related interests, and we will help you develop an understanding of our core research and methodology. Our Researchers work with data and research professionals at all levels, and with external collaborators to take part in the intellectual exchange about how to improve upon and disseminate the results. You are expected to interact successfully with a wide range of partners and to describe complex concepts and materials concisely. Overall, Researchers are critical members of agile, dynamic research teams. This position is contingent on project funding. Responsibilities: - Develop a core understanding of assigned research area methodology and its components. - Under the guidance of experienced scientist and/or faculty, carry out quantitative analyses and statistical modeling to produce results designated on a given timeline as part of collaborative research projects. - Extract data from various sources and databases. Format, transform, review, and assess data sources to determine their relevance and utility for ongoing analysis. Understand key data sources and variations in these across and within countries. - Review, assess, and improve results and methods. - Apply computational and statistical tools and algorithms for the preprocessing, analysis, and visualization of source data. - Document code and analytic approaches systematically so that analyses can be replicated by other team members. - Lead discussion in research meetings about results and analyses to vet, improve, and finalize results. - Contribute to the creation of presentations, manuscripts, and funding proposals. Coauthor scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals. - Maintain scientific awareness and intellectual agility with data, methods, and analytic techniques. - Other duties as assigned that fall within reasonable scope of research team. Minimum Requirements: - Master&rsquo;s degree in public health, epidemiology, statistics, biostatistics, math, economics, quantitative social sciences, or related discipline plus one year of experience with statistical modeling and quantitative analysis. - Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration. Additional Qualifications: - Experience or research with gender-based violence work. - Proven interest and some experience in a given disease, risk, key indicator, methodological area, and the related data sources and scientific underpinnings. - Strong analytic, critical thinking, and quantitative skills. - Ability to professionally and effectively communicate and work with other staff at all levels in order to achieve team goals for the analyses and related outputs. - Results- and detail-oriented individual who can initiate and complete tasks under tight deadlines and changing priorities both independently and in a team environment. Flexibility with hours and workload is key. - Working ability with at least one statistical programming language including R.. - Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. - Ability to work both independently and in collaboration with a team. - A long-term interest in a research scientist position contributing to the overall mission of our research. Desired Qualifications: - Track record of success in co-authorship on scientific papers, presenting results, and representing research at meetings. - Knowledge of machine learning, data mining, and analytic techniques. Conditions of Employment: - Weekend and evening work sometimes required. - This position is open to anyone authorized to work in the US. - Working internationally is only allowed for IHME sponsored work that requires in -country participation. - Office is located in Seattle, Washington. This position is eligible to work fully remote in the US; work schedule required to overlap 50% of IHME office hours, between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Pacific Time as agreed upon between employee and supervisor. A COVER LETTER IS REQUIRED IN APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION. Provide three professional references, including name, position, company, email and phone as well the name and contact information for your current supervisor, including email. If you are not currently employed, please provide the name and contact information for your most recent supervisor, including email. Compensation, Benefits and Position Details Pay Range Minimum: $92,676.00 annual Pay Range Maximum: $111,816.00 annual Other Compensation: Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Temporary or Regular? This is a temporary position FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 100.00% Union/Bargaining Unit: SEIU Local 925 - IHME About the UW Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives &ndash; on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.