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Part-Time/Hourly Student Worker, Human Algorithm Collaboration Lab at Emory Winship Cancer Institute

Category : Student Opportunities

The Human Algorithm Collaboration Lab at Emory/Winship is looking for a part-time hourly paid student to work on a series of projects relating to FDA regulatory policy for using “digital twins” or “in silico trials” for regulatory decision-making. We’re in particular looking for students interested in evidence synthesis and a scoping review.

Please email ravi [dot] bharat [dot] parikh [at] emory [dot] edu with your CV if you are interested.

Fellowship Informational Panel, Ferguson RISE

Category : Alumni Student Opportunities

Ready to elevate your career and gain funded experience in public health? Attend this session to gain insights from current and former Ferguson RISE Fellows about their projects and experiences.

Fellowship Benefits:

  • Funded 3, 6, or 12-month research opportunities in infectious diseases and health disparities research
  • Develop research skills through mentored hands-on experience
  • Advance health equity, address disparities, reduce infectious diseases
  • Personalized career mentoring, stipend, funds to present at conferences and publish.
  • Can count for APE or Practicum

Research sites:

  • Atlanta (CDC, Morehouse, RSPH)
  • Baltimore (Johns Hopkins)
  • New York (The City University of New York [CUNY])
  • Washington DC (Howard University College of Medicine)

Eligibility:

  • Current or recently graduate students in a health discipline or social science (e.g., MD, MS, MPH, PhD, etc.,)
  • US citizen/national, permanent resident

For more information, register for the information session at this link or on 12Twenty. The information session will be held on Thursday, October 24th, 2024 from 12-1 pm.

Fellowship Application Deadlines:

  • 6 month – December 2, 2024
  • Summer & 12 month – January 31, 2025

Visit the Ferguson RISE website for more information and application instructions.

Note that:

  •  For 1st years, this can serve as an APE.
  • For 2nd years, this can provide support and additional training and experience over the summer or beyond, as you seek other opportunities.
  • For recent grads (MPH/PhD), within one year of the start of the Ferguson RISE Fellowship, this can strengthen your skillsets for your career through a 6- or 12-month fellowship.

Leading Innovation Teams with Steve Rush Skills Builder Workshop, The Hatchery

Category : News/Events

Working as a team is challenging but offers a great balance of productivity and staff satisfaction.

This class will be a fast-paced primer on these tenets of successful teamwork:

  1. How to develop (and keep) a Team Mindset

  2. How to make decisions as a Team

  3. The role of the Team Leader

  4. How to give non-judgmental and effective feedback

Steve Rush has been involved with training teams for success for over twenty years. As an Emory alumnus, Steve served in a team leader role as the President Emeritus of the Board of Directors for the Emory Atlanta 60+ Network.

The event will be on Wednesday, October 23 from 5:30-7:30 pm (Dinner included) at The Hatchery. 
Please arrive 10–15 minutes early as the workshop will begin at 5:30 pm.

Register at this link.

How to Read a Research Paper Workshop, Emory University Libraries

Category : News/Events

Date: Wednesday, 10/23/24
Time: 1PM-2PM
Location: WML 314
Instructor: Derek Harootune Otis, Student Flourishing Librarian
Required Supplies: A laptop or tablet; Writing supplies

Digging through scholarly articles is one of the most important, exciting, but also time-consuming parts of the research process. This workshop will teach you how to approach these research papers strategically, cutting through the noise and getting right to the most relevant, interesting material in your field. The instructor will cover the latest reading techniques and tools, including AI assistants, research paper anatomy, and the Oreo Method of reading. Appropriate for all majors and areas of interest!

Register at this link!

Spring Internship Opportunities, Carter Center

Category : Student Opportunities

The Carter Center, in partnership with Emory University and founded by former President Jimmy Carter, is guided by a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering. It seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.

Internship Information:

  • Open to undergraduate Juniors and Seniors, recent graduates (completed a degree within the last 24 months), and graduate/professional degree students
  • Program focuses include International Public Health, Mental Health, Trachoma, and more.
  • Applications for the Spring Internship Program (15 weeks beginning Jan. 14 2025) are due October 15th, 2024.
  • All internships are paid positions.

For more information and application instructions, please visit this link.

LinkedIn for Epidemiologists

Category : PROspective

At some point since starting at Rollins, you have probably heard a faculty member, guest speaker, or classmate mention their LinkedIn profile. Some of you may be longtime LinkedIn users and others may be considering joining the platform for the first time. No matter where you fall on this spectrum, you may be wondering how you can make use of the resources that LinkedIn offers to its users. Here are some dos and don’ts for navigating LinkedIn as an epidemiologist:

DO:

  1. Follow Rollins School of Public Health! The RSPH page routinely posts about upcoming opportunities and articles that can help stay up to date on new research and happenings in the world of public health. You can also use the “Alumni” tab on the page to browse classmates and graduates that have added Rollins to their own profile.
  2. Use LinkedIn to keep up with other public health organizations. Many organizations of interest such as the CDC, the Georgia Department of Public Health, and the American Cancer Society use LinkedIn to post job opportunities and updates to their programs. By navigating to the “People” tab on an organizations page, you can also browse current/former employees. If you see someone who is doing work that you are interested in, you can connect with or follow them to stay up to date on their research.
  3. Keep up with your classmates. Consider connecting with folks you meet in your classes here at Rollins. The world of public health is small, and you may find that LinkedIn can help you get back in touch with a classmate who is doing work you are interested in after graduation. This can make networking easier!
  4. Update your profile/make posts as you accomplish new things. LinkedIn allows you to showcase almost everything that you are doing at Rollins, from REAL jobs to student organizations to certifications you have obtained. By keeping your profile up to date, you put your best foot forward in the event that a potential employer views your profile. If you already have a resume, you can likely reuse that material to update your LinkedIn.
  5. Browse the “Jobs” tab on your LinkedIn homepage. Based on the experiences you have listed on your profile, LinkedIn may recommend jobs that seem aligned with your skills. This can be a good jumping-off point for a job search. While this can definitely be a good resource, be sure to check the website of the job posting before applying, as LinkedIn job postings may be created automatically and can sometimes leave out important job details or requirements that are featured on the employer’s website. 

DON’T:

  1. Don’t use LinkedIn as your only resource during a job hunt. When searching for a job, you do not want to close yourself off to any potential opportunities. Some employers do not use LinkedIn, so be sure to explore beyond one website. Like I said above, LinkedIn can be a good starting point during a job search, but it is important to use all of your resources, such as 12Twenty (or the Confounder!). 
  2. Don’t share information you do not feel comfortable having available publicly. While I have included keeping your profile updated in the “Do” section, it is important to remember that it is never required to post something on LinkedIn that you do not want to. Using LinkedIn is entirely optional, and some folks may choose not use it at all. Remember that there are always other ways to network and it is totally fine to say no to posting on/using LinkedIn.
  3. Don’t spend too much time on LinkedIn if it is impacting your mental health! While it can be a great resource for networking, it can also be draining to be constantly comparing yourself to the successes that your colleagues have posted about on LinkedIn. Studies have even found that using LinkedIn can be associated with feelings of impostor syndrome. At the end of the day, everyone’s career moves at a different pace and people only typically post about their successes. It is important to avoid comparing yourself to the deliberately curated profiles that are posted to LinkedIn. If you notice your mental health being impacted by LinkedIn, take some time away from the platform. Remember that it is not the only way to network or find jobs and that your mental health comes first!

California Epidemiologic Investigation Service (Cal-EIS) Fellowship, California Department of Public Health

Category : Alumni

The California Epidemiologic Investigation Service (Cal-EIS) is a one-year training program for health professionals who have at least a master’s degree in a field related to public health. The mission of Cal-EIS is to prepare epidemiologists for public health leadership positions in California.

Beginning July 1 through June 30, each Fellow is assigned to a Preceptor in a Program within the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) or within a local health department (LHD). The specific opportunities will depend in part upon the Preceptor and Program. Assignments may be available in fields such as environmental health; infectious disease control; chronic disease prevention; injury and violence prevention; maternal, child, and adolescent health; and others.

At the beginning of the training year, each Preceptor and assigned Fellow jointly identify and develop projects. Fellows perform activities and achieve competencies over a broad range of public health/epidemiology functions. Previous fellows have performed descriptive and/or analytic epidemiologic studies, evaluated programs to determine their effects on the incidence or severity of health problems, and investigated disease clusters. Former Cal-EIS Fellows have studied problems ranging from the relationship of air pollution and cardiovascular mortality to COVID-19 response.
If applicable, Cal-EIS Preceptors assist the Fellow in preparing the results of his or her studies for publication.

The application package must be emailed or postmarked by October 31, 2024 for the following training year July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026; supplemental forms (official transcripts from graduate education and three letters of recommendation) must also be emailed or postmarked by October 31. Applications that do not meet these deadlines will not be considered for the current cycle. Application documents that are submitted electronically must be received by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on October 31, 2024.

Primary selection criteria are a demonstrated interest in and ability to practice epidemiology in a public health agency in California, and commitment to a career in epidemiology in California. 

Cal-EIS Applicant Requirements

  • United States citizenship or possession of a Permanent Resident Card (green card) permitting one to live and work permanently in the United States.
  • Possession of a master’s or doctoral degree in a health-related field (e.g., Masters of Public Health – Epidemiology/Biostatistics track preferred, doctorate in Epidemiology or Public Health, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine); and having taken at least two courses in epidemiology and two courses in biostatistics, and one course in R during graduate/professional school. 
  • Applicant must reside within California during the Fellowship.
  • Demonstrated analytical skills.’
  • The primary selection criteria are demonstrated interest in and ability to practice epidemiology in a California public health agency, and commitment to a career in epidemiology in California. 

For more information and application instructions, visit the Cal-EIS Fellowship webpage.

Research Scientist, Department of Biomedical Informatics Emory University

Category : Student Opportunities

This role requires applying machine learning and deep learning techniques to multi-modal medical data streams, including radiographic (e.g., MRI [structural, diffusion, functional], PET), pathology images, and multi-‘omics data. The primary goal is to develop innovative multi-modal methods and analyses to enhance our understanding of diseases, particularly neurodegenerative and neuro-oncologic conditions. The student’s main responsibilities will include processing and integrating multimodal data utilized in clinical practice to model disease progression, predict treatment responses, associate various biomarkers with clinical outcomes, and analyze their interactions. Applicants having experience in disease progression modeling and large language models are encouraged to apply.

Open to REAL students.

Application deadline: October 29, 2024

For more information and application instructions, visit the job posting on 12Twenty.

Public Health Laboratory Fellowship Program, Association of Public Health Laboratories

Category : Alumni

The Public Health Laboratory Fellowship Program aims to strengthen laboratory systems and workforce needs by developing the next generation of public health scientists! Thus, the fellowship program will focus on training participants in alignment with established laboratory core competencies and offer experiential learning opportunities across laboratory science focus areas. 

Fellowship terms are one year, with a possible extension for a second year, depending on the fellowship and funding availability. ​​

APHL offers flexible start dates to meet fellow’s and mentor’s needs. ​

Fellows will work on projects specific to a laboratory science focus area that will support public health, One Health, and other initiatives. Below are examples of the different focus areas fellows could be matched with and placed into: 

  • Bioinformati​​​cs​
  • Biorisk Management
  • Emergency Preparedness and Response
  • Environmental Health
  • Food Safety
  • Infectious Disease
  • Informatics
  • Quality Management
  • Ronald H. Laessig Newborn Screening​

Fellows are placed in host laboratories which include state and local public health laboratories and non-federal academic, agricultural, chemical, environmental, food safety and veterinary laboratories. Regardless of host laboratory type, the fellow will still be trained in techniques and competencies that are transferrable to a career in public health laboratory science.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

For more information and application instructions, visit this link.

 

GRA – Climate and Health Capacity Building, Emory Centers for Public Health Training and Technical Assistance

Category : Student Opportunities

The Emory Centers for Public Health Training and Technical Assistance (Emory Centers), helps clients and their partners develop the professional skills, evidence-based programs, and policy action needed to build healthier communities. Emory Centers provides innovative trainings, technical assistance, and materials to build the knowledge and skills to foster strong leadership, increase organizational capacity, and strengthen partnerships. Clients include state and local departments of health, non-profit organizations, and foundations. Services span all public health issues, risk factors, and professional competencies. Emory Centers is a part of the Rollins School of Public Health’s Behavioral, Social, and Health Education Sciences (BSHES) department.

The Climate and Health Actionable Research and Translation (CHART) Center is a project in which Emory Centers partners with the RSPH Gangerosa Department of Environmental Health and several Atlanta-based community partners. CHART’s mission is to generate new knowledge about the health risks associated with climate change in urban areas, particularly those related to heat exposure, and to translate this knowledge into action through equitable partnerships that enhance health. The CHART Center is composed of four cores that aim to lead innovative research in heat and health, build the capacity of climate change and health investigators, and utilize community knowledge and concerns to inform translational research.

Position Summary: As a Climate and Health Capacity Building Graduate Research Assistant (GRA), you will work mostly within the Research Capacity Building Core and the Administrative Core. In this position, you will:

  • Provide technical, administrative, and coordination support for live and on-demand webinars and seminars
  • Conduct environmental scans to support investigators new to climate and health within the Pilot Project Program
  • Support the development and maintenance of a CHART newsletter
  • Develop and post content for social media channels through CHART
  • Support the development and evaluation of surveys on Qualtrics
  • Perform other tasks as needed

Qualifications: Requires strong attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a dedication to creating quality work. Preferred knowledge of Qualtrics, OneDrive, and various social media platforms.

Location: 8th floor of Grace Crum Rollins (GCR) building, 7th floor of Claudia Nance Rollins (CNR) building, virtual

Cover Letter: When submitting your application, a cover letter is required to help us learn about how this position aligns with your interests.

Application Deadline: November 11, 2024

For more information and application instructions, visit the job posting on 12Twenty.

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