In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
• Excellent communication, both oral and written
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Ability to handle multiple priorities
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team including both scientific and non-scientific staff
• Experience writing reports and conducting presentations for public health audiences
• Proficiency in the use of statistical software (e.g., SAS) to manage and analyze public health-related data
• Experience working with public health-related administrative data
• Experience developing and maintaining data dashboards (e.g., RShiny), including implementation of user interface updates
• Knowledge of behavioral health, substance use, and addiction research
• Knowledge of health equity and social determinants of health research