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ComSciCon, February 24-26, 2022

Category : Student Opportunities

ComSciCon-Atlanta 2022 is a free online workshop geared towards helping graduate students in STEM build their science communication skills. The Atlanta meeting will be a wonderful opportunity for students interested in science communication to build their skills and grow their networks. ComSciCon-Atlanta 2022 will be held virtually on February 24th-26th and is totally free-of-cost to attend! However, to participate, students must apply by November 22 using the application form below.

Apply here!

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RISA E-Board Applications

Category : Student Opportunities

RISA E-board application is open for the calendar year of 2022! The application is open until next Tuesday, Nov 23, and it will be followed by an interview/meeting by the current e-board member. We look forward to seeing your interests in being in leadership at Rollins! 

Open positions:

  • President/Co-Presidents (1 or 2)
  • Secretary (1)
  • Treasurer/RSGA Rep (1)
  • DEI Officer (1)
  • Communication Chair (1)
  • Events Chair (2)
  • RSGA Representative (1)

Apply here: https://forms.gle/CxSKe9uvh6VzQNxV7

Position descriptions: bit.ly/RISApositions 

GH 510 TA Needed

Category : Student Opportunities

COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE: GH510: Epidemiological Methods in Complex Humanitarian Emergencies (Spring Break)

QUALIFICATIONS: Previous experience working in a global (preferably humanitarian) setting or previously passed GH 510

DUTIES:  Support updating Canvas, grading quizzes and finals, coordinating breakout groups and demonstrations, other support as needed

HOURS/WEEK: Course is a week long during spring break. Work is full time during the week of the course + 2-4h/week during the 2 weeks before and after the course

FACULTY Name: Eva Leidman and Oleg Bilukha

HOW TO APPLY:  Student should make an appointment for an interview: Email Eva Leidman eleidman [at] cdc [dot] gov or Oleg Bilukha  obb0 [at] cdc [dot] gov

Environmental Consultant, Florida Department of Health

Category : Alumni

This full-time position is a part of the Public Health Research Epidemiology and Population Survey section. It involves performing epidemiologic and GIS spatial analysis, alongside the Environmental Public Health Tracking (EPHT) program, to increase the knowledge and understanding of environmental impacts to population health. The position will use a wide variety of health outcome and environmental data sets and will serve on national and state workgroups related to environmental epidemiology.

The application deadline was extended to December 7.

To read the full job posting and apply click here!

City Research Scientist I, NYC DOH

Category : Alumni

With an annual budget of $1.6 billion and a 6,000-plus workforce across the five boroughs of New York City (NYC), the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC DOHMH) is one of the largest public health agencies in the world.  We serve approximately 8 million New Yorkers from diverse ethnic, cultural and economic backgrounds and our workforce is as varied as the city we serve, bringing an extraordinary array of languages and dynamic experiences to bear upon the work of public health, as we strive to foster a diverse and inclusive work environment.  In the promotion of health education, disease prevention and control, our most important tool is the people that we serve.  We’re also one of our nation’s oldest public health agencies with a long and distinguished history of innovation and excellence and over 200 years of leadership in the field.

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC DOHMH)’s Bureau of Hepatitis, HIV/AIDS, and Sexually Transmitted Infections (BHHS) oversees the City’s response to viral hepatitis, HIV/AIDS, and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).  Across a range of programs and through extensive collaboration with other parts of NYC DOHMH and external stakeholders, BHHS leads testing initiatives; prevention, care, and treatment programming; epidemiology and surveillance; research and evaluation; training and technical assistance; community engagement; social marketing; policy advocacy; and racial equity and social justice initiatives. 

The team at BHHS’s HIV/AIDS Care and Treatment Program (CTP) is the Recipient of the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) Part A grant and consists of four units:

1) Administration
2) Program Planning
3) Quality Management & Technical Assistance
4) Research and Evaluation

The HIV/AIDS Care and Treatment Program seeks an Information Systems and Quality Analyst (Civil Service Title: City Research Scientist I) in the Research and Evaluation Unit to contribute to process and outcome evaluation and reporting for the Ryan White Part A (RWPA) program and assist on other projects as needed.  This opening offers a rare opportunity to join a stellar team of analysts and scientists in advancing health practices, policy and scientific advancement through the effective use and communication of scientific research data.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

• Support the scientific research epidemiological data-driven quality management and standards of federal and state-compliant HIV/AIDS services provider reporting.

• Support local public health responses to emergencies such as COVID-19 and any other emergency health responses.

• Participate in core unit activities, including cleaning, managing, analyzing and displaying process and outcomes epidemiological data using analytic software packages (SAS).

• Contribute to scientific research data systems specifications, documentation, testing, epidemiological data collection tools, and/or user support/technical assistance.

• Help to integrate scientific research data from different systems as needed to ensure epidemiological data quality and completeness.

• Contribute to scientific research reports, presentations and papers related to evaluation of the RWPA program for public dissemination.
 

Minimum Qual Requirements

1.  For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.
To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:
1. A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or
2. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” or “2” above. However, all candidates must have at least a master’s degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in “2” above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in “1” and “2” above.

NOTE:
Probationary Period
Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.
 

Preferred Skills

• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills.

• Professional working knowledge of SAS (programming and analysis), as well as Access, Excel and other MS Office software.

• An appreciation for scientific research epidemiological data quality and program quality management.

• Ability to work effectively with a diverse staff of scientist, IT specialists, scientists, planners, clinicians, program managers and service providers within the NYC DOHMH and at external agencies, as well as client/consumers who participate in community planning and research review processes.

• Capacity to maintain multiple projects and function effectively both independently and as part of a team.
 

Additional Information

**IMPORTANT NOTES TO ALL CANDIDATES:

Please note:  If you are called for an interview you will be required to bring to your interview copies of original documentation, such as:
• A document that establishes identity for employment eligibility, such as: A Valid U.S. Passport, Permanent Resident Card/Green Card, or Driver’s license. 

• Proof of Education according to the education requirements of the civil service title. 

• Current Resume  

• Proof of Address/NYC Residency dated within the last 60 days, such as: Recent Utility Bill (i.e. Telephone, Cable, Mobile Phone)

Additional documentation may be required to evaluate your qualification as outlined in this posting’s “Minimum Qualification Requirements” section. Examples of additional documentation may be, but not limited to: college transcript, experience verification or professional trade licenses.

If after your interview you are the selected candidate you will be contacted to schedule an on-boarding appointment.   By the time of this appointment you will be asked to produce the originals of the above documents along with your original Social Security card.

**LOAN FORGIVENESS

The federal government provides student loan forgiveness through its Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) to all qualifying public service employees. Working with the DOHMH qualifies you as a public service employee and you may be able to take advantage of this program while working full-time and meeting the program’s other requirements. 

Please visit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program site to view the eligibility requirements:

https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service


“FINAL APPOINTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET APPROVAL”
 

To Apply

Apply online with a cover letter to https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/.  In the Job ID search bar, enter: job ID number # 484848.

We appreciate the interest and thank all applicants who apply, but only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

The NYC Health Department is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and culturally responsive workforce. We strongly encourage people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, women, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender and gender non-conforming persons to apply.

Research Associate II, KATMAI

Category : Alumni

*WORK SCHEDULE: *
40 hours per week. May be required to work additional hours as needed to complete assignments or projects.
SUMMARY:
Provide health research and writing of associated scientific products to support scientific activities in the Office on Smoking and Health (OSH), Associate Director of Science (ADS) office
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Conduct literature reviews related to particular scientific topics.
  • Develop analytical plans to be approved by the ADS staff or project lead.
  • Complete a concept proposal and once approved will present it before the OSH Science Committee.
  • Conduct the data analysis, present and discuss findings, and assist with drafting a manuscript or report.
  • Enter scientific documents in eClearance for review as directed by the OSH project lead.
  • Assist with reviewing paperwork and related documentation for OSH Office of Management and Budget (OMB)/Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) applications.
  • Make recommendations as to changes that are necessitated and will work with the associated branch or program as directed by the OSH project lead to ensure necessary edits and updates are made.
  • Assist in maintaining a share file repository of completed OSH (PRA)/(OMB) packages.
  • Work with the ADS office on developing and compiling information to serve as technical assistance for reviewing Data Management Plans on relevant OSH funded projects.
  • Develop internal technical assistance documents for programs to use to review Data Management Plans that are submitted by awardees.
  • Work with the ADS office to develop manuscripts and/or scientific abstracts that utilize public data shared by the Department of Defense (DOD) as part of a collaboration with OSH.
  • Participate in conference calls with DOD researchers in conjunction with and as directed by OSH ADS staff to review data analysis, discuss the progress of manuscripts and abstracts.
  • Review and assess data collected from two sources that were sponsored by or used by OSH.
  • Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Frequent sitting, using hands/fingers, handling, reaching with hands and arms, talking, hearing and seeing up close, at a distance, along the periphery, with depth perception and the ability to adjust focus; occasional walking or standing, occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs. It is Katmai’s business philosophy and practices to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed primarily in an office setting. The employee will be exposed to a wide variety of clients in differing functions, personalities, and abilities.
Job Requirements: **
*MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: *

  • Master’s degree or higher and at least 2 years’ experience in public health or a related field and at least two years of experience in public health or a related field.
  • Experience serving as a co-author on at least one publication in a peer-reviewed journal or government report (e.g., MMWR).
  • Mid-level skills using standard statistical software, such as SAS, Stata, and SUDAAN.
  • Experience analyzing publicly available complex data surveys such as NHIS, NYTS, NSDUH.
  • Experience drafting manuscripts or scientific reports for publication in MMWR or peer-reviewed journals.
  • Experience with working with a scientific team to develop manuscripts and/or scientific abstracts.
  • Experience with OMB/PRA preferred.

COVID VACCINATION

  • As required by Executive Order 14042, employees of federal contractors (this includes Katmai Government Services and all subsidiary companies) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee’s duty location or work arrangement (e.g., company site, government site, telework, work at home, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. If selected, you will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination by your date of hire or December 8, 2021 (whichever is later). You may request a religious or medical accommodation and should request an accommodation at the earliest opportunity once selected

SPECIAL SKILLS:

  • Excellent written communication skills to perform accurate documentation, both written and electronic, of all activity in accordance with requirements.
  • Ability to work in a diverse, flexible, deadline-driven, government environment.
  • Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented.
  • Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks successfully.

Compliance:
To be considered for this position, all applicants must apply on the company website, https://katmaicorp.com/life-at-katmai/

View the job listing here.

Georgia Tech Spring Course Offering: Public Health Analytics

Category : Student Opportunities

CP 8853: Special Topics in GIS (3 credits)

Friday 2-4 PM

The course presents students with a comprehensive socioecological framework of metrics and methods used in healthy places research and practice. The course focuses on measuring the three key functional domains of healthy communities— 1) the physical environment, 2) social environment and 3) access to healthcare. A variety of analytical techniques including spatial methods and applied statistics will be used. The methods taught in the course are widely applicable to various industrial and research contexts outside of Public Health as well. Students will learn how to execute the entire life-cycle of a data analytics project including problem formulation, data preparation, exploratory analysis, modeling and visualization.


About the Instructor:
Dr. Arthi Rao, Research Scientist at the Center for Quality Growth & Regional Development, has an interdisciplinary educational and professional background in Urban Planning, Epidemiology and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and is a certified GIS professional (GISP). Dr. Rao’s portfolio includes a focus on social/spatial analytics, equity and access as applied to healthy communities research and practice. She uses methods including spatial clustering, data mining/classification techniques and multilevel modeling in her research. She has integrated these methods to create decision-support tools for academic and industrial applications. Most recently she has served as a PI on multiple GA Smart Communities Challenge grants and is currently the Co-PI for the National African American Child and Family Research Center in partnership with the Morehouse School of Medicine, providing students with opportunities to engage with analytics on the forefront of social equity and healthy communities research.


Contact information:
Email: arthir [at] gatech [dot] edu
Office: 760 Spring Street Suite 213
Phone: (404) 385 5123

ORISE Fellowship, Maternal Mortality Prevention Team

Category : Alumni

CDC’s Maternal Mortality Prevention team is offering an ORISE fellowship opportunity, with a desired start date of January 3, 2022.  Full details are below.  Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, and scientific writing sample to astpierre [at] cdc [dot] gov by Monday, November 29th.  Strong proficiency in using SAS for data management and analysis is required.  Please forward to interested applicants. 

Applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of location and ability to relocate.

Description

The mission of CDC’s Division of Reproductive Health (DRH) is to promote optimal reproductive and infant health and quality of life by influencing public policy, health care practice, community practices, and individual behaviors through scientific and programmatic expertise, leadership, and support. The mission of DRH’s Maternal Mortality Prevention Team (MMPT) is to lead national approaches to the systematic collection, analysis, and use of data to end maternal health disparities, eliminate preventable maternal mortality, and improve the health of all women. MMPT leads two major surveillance approaches to understanding and preventing pregnancy-related deaths through state and local Maternal Mortality Review Committees (MMRCs) and the Pregnancy Mortality Surveillance System (PMSS). MMPT supports MMRCs across the country to identify, abstract, and review pregnancy-related deaths and identify prevention opportunities, through the Enhancing Reviews and Surveillance to Eliminate Maternal Mortality (ERASE MM) program.

This fellowship provides opportunities to conduct data analyses that improve understanding of characteristics of, and prevention opportunities for, addressing pregnancy-related deaths; support ongoing development and modernization of the Maternal Mortality Review Information Application (MMRIA) used by MMRCs for data collection, review, and analysis; and build state epidemiologic capacity for using maternal mortality review data for prevention.

Examples of learning opportunities

·         Train in quantitative and qualitative analyses of maternal mortality data to improve understanding of characteristics of and prevention opportunities for addressing pregnancy-related deaths

·         Draft and revise manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals and government reports with feedback from staff scientists

·         Present results of analyses of maternal mortality data to internal and external audiences, including scientific conferences

·         Support ongoing surveillance database development and modernization

·         Develop epidemiology and data analysis-related resources for MMRC data analysts including data analysis guides and standardized SAS programs for data cleaning and analysis

·         Assist with providing epidemiology and data analysis-related technical assistance to MMRCs on a variety of topics including identification of pregnancy-associated deaths and analysis of MMRIA data

·         Assist with coordination of monthly MMRC data analyst office hours, as well as workgroups of MMRC data analysts on specific topics of interest (e.g., pregnancy-associated death identification, data visualization)

Qualifications and Necessary Skills

·         Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a background in epidemiology, biostatistics, or closely related disciplines is required. Candidates who are currently pursuing a doctoral degree in a relevant discipline and are interested in completing a part-time fellowship will be considered.

·         Strong proficiency in using SAS for data management and analyses

·         Excellent analytic skills including experience in data management, data cleaning, and conducting epidemiologic analyses for large datasets

·         Experience with or interest in analyses that address health equity and social determinants of health

·         Strong background in epidemiology methods

·         Highly detail oriented, works well within a diverse team, demonstrates a high degree of initiative and flexibility adapt to shifting priorities, able to communicate effectively in a positive and professional manner, and able to prioritize activities when under tight deadlines. 

·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience preparing, writing, and editing complex documents such as detailed reports and peer-reviewed articles.

·         Sound judgment and maturity exemplified by consistent professionalism in dealing with individuals at all levels both internally and externally.

Desired Start Date:  January 3, 2022

Length of Appointment:  The current appointment runs through May 31st 2022, with the possibility of extension for an additional 12-months beginning June 1, 2022

This fellowship is administered through the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) program. Participants do not become employees of CDC or the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits.  A monthly stipend is provided and a health insurance stipend is also available. 

Applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of location and ability to relocate.

UGA Epi/Biostats Virtual Open House, November 16

Category : News/Events

The University of Georgia College of Public Health is hosting a virtual open house November 16, 2021 from 5:30-6:30 PM via zoom.

Prospective MS and PhD students are invited to learn about our Epidemiology and Biostatistics degree programs. Faculty and students will discuss our curriculum, research, admissions, living and studying in Athens, and will answer your questions. Please join us!

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/UGAepibio2021

Student Mediators, Science Gallery Atlanta

Category : Student Opportunities

Science Gallery Atlanta at Emory University is delighted to announce that we are opening our first round of applications for students to gain experience in science communication and public engagement as mediators in our upcoming exhibition, HOOKED: When Want Becomes Need, opening in early 2022 in central Atlanta.

We are actively seeking creative and highly motivated students from all backgrounds and fields of study to help us leverage art and science to address societal challenges such as addiction, social justice, and climate impact. 

Student mediators serve a critical role in the Science Gallery experience: they contextualize content and provoke and guide discussion with gallery visitors.  (Please see below this email for more information about the role student mediators will serve at Science Gallery Atlanta.)

Science Gallery specifically targets 15 to 25-year olds as its core audience – we believe these are the future leaders who will understand the complexities of global challenges and bring solutions to action.

Students who serve as mediators will:

  • Be trained in science communication and public engagement
  • Develop professional skills (e.g., interviewing, presentation and resume writing skills)
  • Interact and learn from world-class researchers and artists through networking and programming
  • Receive mentorship from Science Gallery Atlanta staff and peer mediators
  • Experience the cultural offerings in the Atlanta region through field trips and other social outings

Our application is open now and can be accessed here: https://forms.gle/8LYwJBUm1i21UrWL7

Accepted applicants will begin their Science Gallery Atlanta-led training in January of 2022.

Questions about the application process can be directed to us at atlanta [at] sciencegallery [dot] com.

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