Public Health Environmental Epidemiologist

This position is located in the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), Division of Public Health (DPH), Bureau of Environmental and Occupational Health (BEOH), Environmental Epidemiology and Surveillance Section, and is maintained through a contract and ongoing partnership with the UW School of Medicine and Public Health’s Department of Population Health Sciences.

The incumbent provides epidemiologic leadership to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) grant-funded Wisconsin Environmental Public Health Tracking (EPHT) program. The program’s goal is to develop and maintain tools to increase the accessibility and availability of data on health outcomes and related environmental hazards and exposures. Responsibilities include: supporting development and maintenance of Tableau interactive dashboards for data visualization; using SAS or R to compile, prepare, and submit complex datasets and accompanying metadata to CDC semi-annually; developing and implementing specifications for new data topics through collaboration with intra-agency and external partners; surveilling carbon monoxide poisoning events; and maintaining an active presence and providing leadership on national EPHT workgroups.

In addition, the incumbent conducts epidemiologic analyses related to specified health effects with links to environmental factors and disseminates findings to appropriate audiences. The incumbent provides epidemiologic expertise to incident-specific responses within the Bureau and conducts epidemiological investigations and surveillance of exposure to environmental agents related to specific diseases and reportable conditions. The incumbent interfaces with local public health and other stakeholders to report conditions and address case-specific issues. The incumbent leads the development of peer-reviewed manuscripts, surveillance briefs, and presentations to the scientific community at professional conferences. Under the guidance of the principal investigator, the incumbent contributes to the development and submission of federal grants and cooperative agreements and assists with reporting to CDC on performance measures and progress reports.

It is anticipated that this position will be remote and requires work be performed at an offsite, non-campus work location.

This position is full or part-time, 80%-100%

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.

Candidates who demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities will be given first consideration:

– Excellent verbal and written communication skills

– Excellent time management skills

– Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Assists in developing grant applications and proposals to secure research funding

• Collects and analyzes increasingly complex research data, conducts experiments and interviews, and documents results according to established policies and procedures

• Conducts literature reviews, prepares reports and materials, co-authors publications, and disseminates information to appropriate entities

• Assists in maintaining environmental data surveillance systems, including CO poisoning or other notifiable condition.

• Trains individuals and groups on equipment operations, research protocols, and techniques within a specialized laboratory or research area

• Develops and implements increasingly complex research methodologies, procedures, and criteria

• Reviews and edits protocols to ensure accuracy, thoroughness, and consistency

Department:

Department of Population Health Sciences, School of Medicine and Public Health

Compensation:

The minimum salary for the position is $60,000 annually but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage. SMPH Faculty /Academic Staff Benefits Flyer 2026

Required Qualifications:

– Minimum of 2 years of work experience working in the field of epidemiology, with a preference given to areas of environmental health and/or public health.

– Experience creating, cleaning, and manipulating large datasets.

-Technical expertise in statistical analysis of data using SAS or R software to manage, analyze, and visualize data.

Preferred Qualifications:

– Experience using Tableau software for developing and maintaining interactive dashboards for data visualization.

– Experience writing manuscripts, scientific reports and/or grant-required reports.

– Experience providing consultation, education, or training on technical concepts in public health or a related field.

– Experience maintaining, developing, or evaluating surveillance systems that use health data.

– Experience communicating technical information to various audiences.

Education:

Masters degree required (MPH or MS in Epidemiology)

How to Apply:

For the best experience completing your application, we recommend using Chrome or Firefox as your web browser.

To apply for this position, select either “I am a current employee” or “I am not a current employee” under Apply Now. You will then be prompted to upload your application materials.

Important: The application has only one attachment field. Upload the following documents in that field, either as a single combined file or as multiple files in the same upload area.
* Cover letter (required)
* Resume

Your cover letter must address how your training and experience aligns with the required and preferred qualifications listed above. Application reviewers will rely on these written materials to determine which applicants move forward in the process. References will be requested from final candidates. All applicants will be notified once the search concludes and a candidate is selected.

Contact Information:

Brittany Brown, brittany.brown@wisc.edu, 608-265-2978

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background – people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website.

To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodation for any step in the hiring process (e.g., application, interview, pre-employment testing, etc.), please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR) in the division you are applying to. Please make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you.

Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct, including sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/