The California Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity Prevention Program is currently recruiting for two research scientists with experience in epidemiology and biostatistics. We would appreciate it if you would forward the information to any potentially interested colleagues/students. Links to the job announcements with application details can be found below. The final filing date is Tuesday, August 26, 2008.
RESEARCH SCIENTIST II (EPIDEMIOLOGY/BIOSTATISTICS)
Full-Time
Position # 580-310-5582-901
http://jobs.spb.ca.gov/wvpos/more_info.cfm?recno=369197
RESEARCH SCIENTIST II (EPIDEMIOLOGY/BIOSTATISTICS)
Part-Time (50%)
Position # 580-310-5582-XXX
http://jobs.spb.ca.gov/wvpos/more_info.cfm?recno=370894
Qualifications:
Epidemiology and Biostatistics experience is required. Knowledge and experience in evaluation of public health nutrition and physical activity are strongly desired.
The state civil service exam for the Research Scientist II classification requires a minimum of a master’s degree and three years of experience. The research involved in completion of the dissertation required for a doctoral degree may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
**Appointment to civil service positions with the State of California requires eligible ranking on a state list. In order to get on the state list, you must have taken the exam as well as filled out the state application. The Research Scientist II exam is offered continuously.
Additional Links:
-Information about the Research Scientist II classification: http://jobs.spb.ca.gov/openxrd.cfm?exc=7H1AG
-Bulletin on the Research Scientist II application/exam process: http://www.cdph.ca.gov/SERVICES/JOBS/PAGES/RESEARCHSCIENTIST.ASPX [click on Research Scientist II (Epidemiology/Biostatistics)]- There’s a link within the bulletin to the actual exam. The actual exam is a “training and experience questionnaire” that needs to
be completed and mailed to the address as indicated.
-Link to the Research Scientist II exam: http://www.cdph.ca.gov/services/jobs/Documents/ResearchScientist/rsIIepid.pdf
-Link to the State Application (Form 678): http://www.spb.ca.gov/jobs/stateapp.htm
