Policy Evaluation and Sexual Violence Intern, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

An estimated 67.8 million US women and about 36.2 million men have experienced some form of contact sexual violence. The risk for burden sexual violence is not shared equally across all groups, populations experiencing elevated risk of sexual violence include but are not limited to racial/ethnic minority groups, sexual and gender minority groups, and people with disabilities. The biological, psychological, and social impacts of experiencing sexual violence are well documented, including adverse health outcomes, suicidality, and financial and housing insecurity. Given the prevalence of sexual violence combined with its economic, psychological, physical, and social consequences, sexual violence is a serious public health problem. Like all forms of violence, sexual violence is preventable. Policies are considered public health interventions at the outer layers of the socio-ecological model that are well situated for violence prevention. Although the evaluation of policies at the community and societal level, e.g., legislation, has gained traction, there is currently no comprehensive systematic synthesis of the effectiveness of policies for violence prevention, including sexual violence. 

This project will support CDC’s Injury Centers priorities on preventing injuries and violence, and adverse childhood experiences. The purpose of this proposal is to provide an Emory REAL student with the opportunity to support a project examining the state of the literature on state and federal level policy evaluations and sexual violence. The Emory REAL student, mentored by a scientist from the Research and Evaluation Branch (REB), will assist with the data extraction and synthesis stage of a systematic review. Alongside their mentor, the Emory REAL student will develop a plan for integrating CDC’s generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) technology in the systematic review process of data extraction and synthesis. The Emory REAL student may support activities such as: Assist in data extraction for articles that made it to full-text review; Assist in integrating the capabilities of artificial intelligence across multiple stages of the systematic review process; Assist in preparing and presenting results from this project to other CDC colleagues.

For more information and application instructions, visit the job posting on 12Twenty. Applications will be accepted through January 2nd, 2025. 

Graduate Assistant, Emory University

The Emory University Divisions of Endocrinology and otolaryngology at Grady Memorial Hospital are looking for students to  join the team and study social determinants of health among minorities and underserved patients with thyroid cancer through a multi-pronged approach. Researchers aim to identify the understudied demographic conditions (social, economic, access and physical) unique to Grady’s population through the creation of a thyroid cancer registry. This registry will serve as a repository for aggregated patient data to conduct audits, quality improvement projects, and research.

This registry is already developled to systematically collect, store, retrieve and analyze clinical data from the thyroid cancer population at the Grady Health System. however, it might need minor editing. The purpose of this registry is to collect records on patients’ morbidity, mortality, racial disparities, the effect of insurance status, effect of access such as time from pathologic diagnosis to surgery and time from surgery to radioactive iodine ablation on thyroid cancer outcome.  Patients will be enrolled retrospectively and prospectively and followed longitudinally to monitor the impact of therapy and the risk of disease recurrence. Medical records will be reviewed and entered into the registry, which will be housed at Emory’s REDCap, a HIPPA-compliant online platform.

Responsibilities include registry editing if needed on RedCap,  collecting data and analyzing trends in thyroid cancer recurrence and complications in underserved community covered by Grady Hospital. 

Responsibilities:

1. Editing registry using RedCap online platform
2. Assist in data entry into the registry
3. Use computer programs to compile, calculate and analyze the data
4. Report findings in meetings and presentations
5. Design, implement and advise on health policies to minimize thyroid cancer morbidity and mortality on underserved population

Requirements:

1. A willingness to attend virtual meetings with study personnel and to conduct research
2. Experience with RedCap is strongly preferred , but not required
3. Previous Medical background or work is required  
4. Previous experience with electronic medical records (Epic) is preferred, but not required
5. Good computer literacy skills
6. Strong organizational, analytical, reasoning and research skills
7. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Visit the job posting on 12Twenty for more information and application instructions. Applications close December 12, 2024.

MPH Student Assistant, CHESS Project, Rollins School of Public Health

The Community Home-Based Education, Screening Services (CHESS) Study, focused on increasing cervical cancer control access among HIV-positive women in Nigeria, seeks an MPH student to assist with data entry, quality assurance (QA), and various administrative and program support tasks. This role offers valuable hands-on experience in public health research and project management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Management:
  • Assist with data entry and quality assurance in systems like REDCap.
  • Help develop and maintain databases to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Produce reports using Excel, SAS or R, including analysis and data visualization.
• Project Support:
  • Aid in the development and implementation of program initiatives.
  • Prepare briefing materials, reports, and other documents as needed.
  • Assist with promotional material design via Canva or similar platforms.
• Administrative Tasks:
  • Respond to general questions and manage the study’s general email inquiries.
  • Handle remote scheduling logistics and project coordination.
  • Maintain confidentiality when working with sensitive study data.
  • Perform other tasks assigned by the project director, ensuring adherence to timelines.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of SAS or R for report generation is preferred but not required.
• Experience with REDCap or other data management systems.
• Proficient in Canva, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively and maintain confidentiality.

• Demonstrated adaptability and reliability in a research environment.

Application Instructions:

Please submit your resume and a cover letter to emphasize why are you interested in this position and if you are REAL-eligible.  Applications may be submitted to CHESS Project Director, Tyree Staple (tyree [dot] staple [at] emory [dot] edu). The application deadline is October 28th, 2024. View the full posting from 12Twenty here.