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Epidemiologist 2, Georgia Department of Public Health

Category : Alumni

The Epidemiologist under general supervision plans, develops, and conducts epidemiologic investigations, surveillance, and interventions limited in scope and/or complexity to determine the causes of tuberculosis (TB) clusters and tuberculosis outbreaks. Collects, analyzes, and interprets statistical data and prepares epidemiologic reports

  • Assists in planning and conducting all aspects of tuberculosis epidemiologic investigation.
  • Performs formal case control and cohort studies of complex tuberculosis case
  • Assist as a lead writer and coordinates for the CDC TUBERCULOSIS Cooperative Agreement
  • Lead molecular epidemiology activities for tuberculosis clusters and tuberculosis outbreaks within Georgia’s 18 health districts
  • Designs, implements, and maintains disease surveillance
  • Develops policies and procedures for new and existing disease control program within Georgia
  • Provides training, technical support, and consultative services regarding epidemiology and disease control
  • Ensures completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of data for TB cases, TB suspects, contacts to TB cases, and refugees and immigrants with an overseas TB classification
  • Provides training to public health staff and private providers on the use of the state web-based reporting system for TB (SENDSS)
  • Monitors TB trends to detect potential tuberculosis outbreaks and define high-risk groups
  • Prepares quarterly summary reports of key demographic and clinical data
  • Performs various duties in support of section operations

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in Public Health or a closely related field from an accredited college or university AND Two years of experience performing epidemiologic work or work in a closely related field
OR
Bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited college or university AND Three years of experience performing epidemiologic work or work in a closely related field
OR
Two years at the lower level (HCP180) or position equivalent.

To learn more and apply click here!


Epi Seminar Faculty Candidate

Category : News/Events

Join this week’s Epi Seminar presented by faculty candidate Anne Mobley-Butler, PhD, MS who is an Assistant Professor at Washington University School of Medicine. It will take place Wednesday, August 25th, at 12 PM.

Join the Zoom Webinar by clicking here.

Passcode: 814322

About the seminar:

Large-scale non-experimental studies using real-world data can be used to understand vaccine-and drug-related utilization, effectiveness, and safety. A particularly exciting aspect of this work is the ability to study various special populations –defined by age, pregnancy status, comorbid conditions, etc. –who are often excluded from randomized clinical trials. Given that little is known regarding the safety and effectiveness of commonly used vaccines and drugs in these populations, real-world evidence generated from these studies is critically needed to inform clinical practice and policy decisions. During this talk, Dr. Butler will describe the application and development of epidemiological methods in several real-world studies that focus on the prevention and treatment of common infections.


Epidemiology Research Assistant, Deloitte

Category : Alumni

Deloitte is recruiting a Research Assistant to participate in project management for a large and exciting project that brings together scientists from multiple breast cancer consortia to investigate the genetic architecture of breast cancer and improve risk prediction and prognosis of the disease. 

The team 

Deloitte’s Government and Public Services (GPS) practice – our people, ideas, technology and outcomes—is designed for impact. Serving federal, state, & local government clients as well as public higher education institutions, our team of over 15,000+ professionals brings fresh perspective to help clients anticipate disruption, reimagine the possible, and fulfill their mission promise.   

The Strategy and Analytics Cross Consulting Group (CCG) is a cohort of client service practitioners who provide cross-functional, enterprise-level data analysis solutions needed to accomplish key policy objectives and make informed decisions. Our CCG practitioners develop advanced analytics products and apply data visualization and statistical programming tools to enterprise data to advance and enable mission outcomes. They also support all phases of analytic work product development, from the identification of key business questions through data collection and ETL and from performing analyses to delivery of insights to decision-makers.

Qualifications 

Required: 

  • Master’s degree required 
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
  • 4+ years experience with R Analytics and SAS
  • Research experience in healthcare
  • Travel up to 25% locally

Preferred:

  • 2 years industry or consulting experience preferred
  • Active security clearance preferred

To learn more or apply click here!

 


Epidemiologist, CDC

Category : Alumni

This position will serve as an epidemiologist responsible for carrying out the full range of complex epidemiological surveillance activities to include providing technical consultation and assistance to Federal, State, local and other health agencies concerning various complex epidemiology projects.

DUTIES:
As an Epidemiologist you will: Conduct and Coordinate Epidemiological Studies. Identify and analyze public health issues and their impact on public policies or scientific studies or surveys. Analyze study or project implementation procedures for improvements. Plan and carry out quality control programs and select appropriate epidemiologic methods for use in quality control analysis. Consult on scientific and technical issues. Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:
US Citizenship is required. Background Investigation may be required. One-year probationary period may be required. Travel, transportation, and moving expenses will be paid.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s or graduate/higher level degree: major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the US Department of Education (https://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/) at the time degree was obtained.

Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service.

To learn more and apply click here!


A Tribute to 2020 and 2021 RSPH Graduates

Category : News/Events

The Epidemiology Department honors all graduates of the classes of 2020 and 2021 with the installation of an art piece on the 3rd floor of the Claudia Nance Rollins building. The piece centers the art of 2020 MPH graduate Grace Fletcher and was visioned by Tim Lash and designed by Jodie Guest. It is a tribute to the perseverance of the 2020 and 2021 graduates and all those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Go check it out! 


COVID Epidemiologist, Oklahoma Department of Health

Category : Alumni

This position will be an epidemiologist within the COVID Investigation and Surveillance team.  Their role will be to provide epidemiological support for COVID investigations and outbreak response statewide. Position will assist in responding to questions received by the public, internal partners, and external partners; collect and analyze epidemiologic data for COVID; summarize epidemiologic data to prepare status reports; participate in the design of valid statistical survey tools to be used to determine population health status and improve program performance; prepare technical reports, articles, presentations, and summaries of analytic findings. Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving the surveillance, investigation, and evaluation of communicable diseases, and assists in the planning and implementation of epidemiological programs to prevent and control diseases.

Position Responsibilities/Essential Functions
· Provides consultation regarding COVID investigation, prevention, and control measures to health care professionals, community organizations, external partners and internal partners.
· Collaborates with public health lab partners in relation to testing coordination and results dissemination.
· Participates in research activities, special investigations and descriptive and analytic studies relating to COVID.
· Prepares technical reports and scientific articles and participates in grant writing activities.
· Determines and utilizes appropriate statistical methods to evaluate and interpret data.
· Lectures for various organizations on COVID.
· Prepares educational materials for public distribution.
· Provide guidance on outbreak and cluster investigations for COVID.
· Report updates/status of COVID outbreaks and clusters; provide epi curves and other descriptive statistics.
· Assist COVID investigation teams with creating and tagging outbreak codes to outbreak associated cases.
· Work with COVID Surveillance team to create a process for monitoring outbreaks with data collected in the COVID case investigation system.
· Other duties as assigned.

Valued Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of epidemiology methods, human biology, laboratory methods, immunology and pathology; of medical terminology, intervention strategies, diagnostic laboratory methods; of statistical analysis, biometry, and demography; of epidemiological or statistical software; and of current epidemiological developments and techniques.  Ability is required to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to meet with the public and conduct public information programs; to write technical and non-technical information material; and to use a personal computer and applicable software.  Ability is required to manipulate and work in large databases.

Physical Demands and Work Environment
Work is performed in an office setting with climate controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise level. While performing the duties of the job, employee is required to stand, talk, walk, lift, and reach with hands and arms. This position requires long periods of sitting and daily computer-based work. Applicants must be willing to perform all job-related travel associated with this position. Applicants must also be willing to assist in outbreak response as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biology or other relevant field.  The following coursework is preferred:  6 semester hours in epidemiological methods and 6 semester hours of other epidemiological coursework and 9 semester hours in statistical methods and analysis.
• Finishing a Master’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biology or other relevant field plus one year of experience involving COVID investigation and response or the use of epidemiological research, investigation, and analysis.
• Doctorate in public health, epidemiology, or other relevant field.

To apply click here!


VECD Fogarty Global Health Fellowship

Do you have a postdoc, fellow, resident, or graduate, medical, or professional student who wants to build a career in global health research? A year of research training in a low- or middle-income country (LMIC) can be foundational for such a career. The application portal is now open for the Vanderbilt-Emory-Cornell-Duke (VECD) Fogarty Global Health Fellowship 2022-2023 cohort. This outstanding program offers a year-abroad opportunity for US and LMIC postdocs and US doctoral students to develop research skills in a global health setting. The entire spectrum of science is possible and relevant in LMIC settings, including basic, clinical, translational, population, and implementation science. We would appreciate your forwarding this announcement to your trainees and anyone within your spheres who may be interested, and connecting them with us. The application deadline is November 1, 2021.

To help with the application process, we will hold an application information webinar Wednesday, September 15, 8:00 am US Central Time. This will be an opportunity to learn about the application requirements and to ask individual questions. You can find more information and register for the webinar here.

What is it?

  • A 12-month, NIH supported, mentored clinical research program:
    • Working in a low- or middle-income country (18 sites in 15 countries)
    • Pre- or Postdoctoral fellows (MD, PhD, PharmD, etc.)
  • Fellowship typically runs from July-June, with applications due in November

Benefits

  • Stipend, travel, insurance and research funds, as well as a week-long orientation at the NIH with the world’s leading global health experts
  • Gain research experience and the opportunity to publish in scientific journals and present at national and international conferences
  • An active network of alumni for mentoring support

Webinar inquiries:

Donna J. Ingles, MS, MPH

Assistant Director of Operations, Vanderbilt Institute for Global Health
vecdfellows [at] vumc [dot] org

For information regarding Emory host sites:

Mark Hutcheson

mhutch3 [at] emory [dot] edu

Please contact vecdfellows [at] vumc [dot] org with questions.


Student Epidemiologist, GA Emerging Infections Program

Title: GA EIP Student Epidemiologist (Part Time)


Job Description
The Georgia Emerging Infections Program (GA EIP) conducts surveillance and special studies on infectious disease including: foodborne, viral, invasive bacterial, and healthcare associated infections.  The GA EIP Student Epidemiologist will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

  • data entry and cleaning
  • conduct telephone interviews for vaccine verification and case-control and other studies
  • data collection from physicians’ offices and medical facilities via phone, fax and medical record review
  • vaccine verification via various databases
  • specimen log-in and tracking
  • office support

Job information

  • Pay is $20/hour
  • EIP requests 15-20 hour/week work availability;
  • Will work around the student’s schedule
  • Full-time available during summer and school breaks
  • Position is hybrid with one day / week typically in the office
  • Will be assigned to an EIP project team

Apply by sending your resume to jobs [at] gaeip [dot] org


ECDS Digital Scholarship Internship Program

The Digital Scholarship Internship Program (DSIP) at the Emory Center for Digital Scholarship (ECDS) is a paid internship program for Emory Graduate Students from any department or academic discipline. Graduate student workers should expect to work approximately 8-10 hours per week at the ECDS, and will be paid at a starting rate of $15.00/hour.

The Digital Scholarship Internship Program (DSIP) presents an uncommon opportunity for graduate students to learn digital scholarship skills, theories, and methods relating to research and pedagogy. Students selected for the program work regular shifts at the center helping faculty, staff, and students with digital research and pedagogy-related questions. They are also paired with research projects in their area of interest and learn the necessary skills while gaining valuable experience in digital scholarship.

The program’s training and professional development aspects are designed to prepare all ECDS students to be successful in careers within, alongside, and beyond the academy through an array of opportunities such as:

  • Attaining digital credentialing across tools and methods in digital scholarship, ensuring students can illustrate the skills they have learned in ECDS
  • Attending digital scholarship tools and methods trainings
  • Creating training materials and teaching workshops

How to Apply
The ECDS program offers opportunities for advancement, increased responsibility, and substantial CV building. Please contact the Graduate Student Coordinator Alexander Cors with any questions at alexander [dot] maximilian [dot] cors [at] emory [dot] edu.

  • Applications are now open via Google Forms here.
  • Applications are due by Friday, August 27. ECDS will interview candidates shortly thereafter and will look to hire students to begin in mid September.

Available roles at the ECDS for Graduate Students:
ECDS Graduate Interns

Responsibilities/Duties:

  • Help clients of the ECDS with their various digital scholarship or digital pedagogy projects
  • Learn digital tools and methods most commonly used at the ECDS (WordPress, Adobe Photoshop, Video and Audio editing programs, coding, mapping tools) – the ECDS provides more in-depth training for students’ particular interests.
  • Maintain the ECDS space as an orderly and productive work environment
  • Integrate with a digital project team as required and in accordance with individual’s skillset and interests; roles may include work with databases, text analysis, web coding, video editing, geospatial analysis, teaching, project coordination, etc.

Requirements:

  • Strong technological background or demonstrated interest in learning new methods and tools; specific desirable skillsets include database experience, video editing, data analysis, data entry, coding, web design, graphic design, technical troubleshooting;
  • Strong team member
  • Responsible, punctual, and responsive individual
  • Willingness to commit to 1-2 shifts per week at the ECDS (subject to Emory COVID-19 policies)

Additional Position: Co-Managing Editor for Debates in the Humanities
In addition to the regular Graduate Interns, we are looking to hire a graduate student interested in digital publishing as the Co-Managing Editor for the Debates in the Humanities book series. Edited by Lauren Klein, Emory English/QTM and Matt Gold, CUNY, Debates in the Digital Humanities (DDH) is a hybrid print/digital book series, published by the University of Minnesota Press, which puts out 1-3 essay collections each year in print and online via Manifold. (A list of published volumes can be found here and on the UMP website).

The co-managing editor will work with the other co-managing editor (to be hired from a CUNY PhD Program) on the following tasks:

  • Conducting first-round assessments of submitted DDH volumes for content and style
  • Communicating with DDH editors and authors about forms, permissions, and other documentation required of the Press.
  • Developing a DDH house style guide and other documentation of DDH process.
  • Promoting DDH volumes and other announcements via the DDH Twitter account
  • Attending bi-weekly editorial meetings via Zoom

The position will entail c. 5-10 hours/week, including summers. We are hoping to find someone who can commit to a 2-year term. The graduate student fulfilling this role will also be a part of the Digital Scholarship Internship Program
and may be involved in additional projects at the ECDS.


COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall

Category : News/Events

This Friday August 20th you are invited to join the 44th Emory@Grady COVID Virtual Town Hall.  Dr. Celine Gounder will be the VIP speaker.  

Zoom meeting ID: 926 6123 0560

Meeting password: 120695

Dr. Gounder is the CEO/President/Founder of Just Human Productions, a non-profit multimedia organization. She’s also the host and producer of American Diagnosis, a podcast on health and social justice, and Epidemic, a podcast about the SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19 / coronavirus pandemic. From November 9, 2020 to January 20, 2021, Dr. Gounder served on the Biden-Harris Transition COVID-19 Advisory Board. She is a medical journalist and appears regularly on CNN, CBS, NBC, MSNBC, CNBC, PBS, BBC, and other networks. She’s written for The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Atlantic, The Guardian US, The Washington Post, Reuters, Quartz, Sports Illustrated, and Bloomberg View. She’s best known for her coverage of the Ebola, Zika, COVID-19, opioid overdose, and gun violence epidemics. Dr. Gounder is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine in Infectious Diseases at New York University and cares for patients at Bellevue Hospital Center.


Upcoming Events

  • EGDRC Seminar: Lynn Aboue-Jaoudé January 14, 2025 at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Seminar Series; tinyurl.com… Online Location: https://tinyurl.com/Lynn-Abou-JaoudeEvent Type: Seminar SeriesSeries: Health System Users in Vulnerable Situations: Normative Experiences and “New Ways of Life”Speaker: Lynn Abou-JaoudéContact Name: Wendy GillContact Email: wggill@emory.eduLink: https://tinyurl.com/Lynn-Abou-JaoudeDr. Lynn Abou-Jaoudé studies sociocultural challenges in healthcare experiences, focusing on qualitative research and diabetes prevention at the University of Lille’s LUMEN lab.
  • GCDTR Seminar: Erin Ferranti, PhD, MPH, RN January 21, 2025 at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Seminar Series; tinyurl.com… Online Location: https://tinyurl.com/ErinFerrantiEvent Type: Seminar SeriesSeries: Cardiometabolic Risk and Resource Connection in Maternal HealthSpeaker: Erin Ferranti, PhD, MPH, RNContact Name: Wendy GillContact Email: wggill@emory.eduRoom Location: RRR_R809Link: https://tinyurl.com/ErinFerrantiDr. Erin Ferranti, Emory Assistant Professor, researches women’s cardiometabolic disease prevention, health inequities, maternal morbidity, farmworker health, diabetes, and hypertension using biomarkers for early risk identification.

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