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Geospatial Epidemiologist, Perspecta

Category : Alumni

Perspecta Health Group Description

The Health group provides solutions to help government healthcare agencies lower administrative costs, reduce fraud and abuse, and improve the quality of services for individuals. We also provide analytics that combine clinical knowledge with big data technology and techniques to transform petabytes of data into meaningful solutions for our customers.

 

Responsibilities

The Geospatial Epidemiologist will be required to support task areas such as:

  • Geospatial science, analysis, technology and visualization (SATV) projects that focus on the use of GIS in public health
  • Analyze geospatial and temporal patterns and trends evident in public health data
  • GIS consulting, advice, and technical guidance within the context of projects
  • Provide expertise in application of geospatial concepts, methods, and tools to public health disciplines
  • Apply expert knowledge and experience with the ArcGIS suite of GIS products and extensions
  • Provide expertise, direction, consultation, and training on geospatial epidemiology concepts, methods, and techniques
  • Provide expert services in geocoding, visualization, and geospatial analyses of exposure information, health informatics, and risk factors that could affect exposure and health outcomes in epidemiological studies
  • Provide expertise for developing, refining, and implementing study plans and protocols supporting the examination of public health data from a geographic perspective
  • Provide expertise in the use of mobile technology, GPS, and drone devices to gather spatially referenced data and/or images supporting aspects of public health investigation and practice
  • Provide expert statistical and geostatistical support in applicable public health discipline
  • Support data collection and visualization
  • Support public health content and publication development
  • Participate in oral and written communications, as needed, to interface with the diverse and multi-disciplinary program staff to obtain clarity in requirements and communicate complex GIS science and technology concepts to staff who collaborate with the program on various projects.

 

Minimum Qualifications

Work

  • Requires 8 to 10 years with BS/BA or 6 to 8 years with MS/MA or 3 to 5 years with PhD.

Skills and Experience 

  • Experience in geospatial science, technology, and visualization; epidemiology; geospatial statistics; environmental science and modeling; and project coordination
  • Experience in spatial and temporal cluster investigations
  • Ability to provide subject matter expertise, direction, consultation, and training on GIS-related concepts, methods, and techniques
  • Experience supporting geospatial SATV projects that focus on the use of GIS in public health to protect populations from outbreaks, incidents, and hazards spanning the public health disciplines (environmental health, emergency preparedness/response, chronic disease, infectious disease, injury)
  • Experience in cancer research preferred
  • Expertise in the use of GIS science and technology as applied to collection, coding, analysis, and interpretation of scientific data contained within information systems and databases related to public health
  • Experience with demographic analysis, network analysis, time-series analysis, cartography, web/desktop/mobile application development, database development, and other GIS-related fields; ability to analyze geospatial and temporal patterns and trends evident in public health data
  • Experience with the ArcGIS Suite of products (ESRI, Inc.), R, and other GIS analysis, GIS data manipulation, and map production tools
  • Ability to explain technical concepts and applications to non-GIS project partners
  • Willingness to learn and adapt to rapidly evolving geospatial technologies
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Experience supporting Public Health Agency preferred

Education

  • BS/BA in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Public Health, or related field; Master of Public Health preferred

 

How to Apply

  • If interested in applying for this position, or if you have questions about the position, reach out to Danielle Sharpe (oyv7 [at] cdc [dot] gov).
  • Click here to read more about the position details and apply online!

 

 

Academic Resource Center Workshops, 10/12-10/14

Category : News/Events

Event Description 

Join Woodruff Health Sciences Center Library Informationists for training on the
New PubMed, Zotero, and EndNote!

  • Introduction to the New PubMed, October 12th 12:15 – 12:55PM
  • Introduction to Zotero (Citation Manager), October 13th 12:15 – 12:55PM
  • Introduction to EndNote (Citation Manager), October 14th 12:15 – 12:55PM

 

How to Register

Click here to register for any of the above events! 

 

Chief of Office of Immunizations, Rhode Island DPH

Category : Alumni

Opportunity Description

  • General Statement of Duties: To be responsible for the planning, development and administration of a statewide program of health promotion; and to do related work as required.
  • Supervision Received: Works under the administrative direction of a superior with considerable latitude for the exercise of initiative and independent judgement; work is assigned in general outline and checked in process and upon completion for results obtained and conformance to established polices, programs and objectives.
  • Supervision Exercised: Plans, assigns, supervises and reviews the work of a staff of professional, technical and clerical personnel engaged in a statewide health promotion program.

 

Duties and Responsibilities 

  • To be responsible for a statewide program of health promotion and to supervise sections engaged in health promotion activities such as: the health library, graphics, public information, fitness, audiovisual and health promotion materials section.
  • To develop the state health promotion plan and any necessary material to qualify the department for formula and special project grants.
    To coordinate within the department the implementation of lifestyle strategy to improve health status and risk reduction-cost containment activities.
  • To provide consulting and support services to operating division heads in the planning and developing of health promotion programs and activities to include education and behavior modification regarding such self-destructive habits as smoking, excessive drinking, obesity, poor nutrition, lack of exercise, and accidents.
  • Under the direction of technical and professional staff members within the department, to be responsible for the preparation, selection, assembly and distribution of health promotion material such as pamphlets, bulletins, reports, circulars, posters, exhibits, visual aids, newspaper releases and electronic media scripts.
  • To assist community agencies, professional and lay groups, and the public in understanding the programs of the department and in developing local health promotion programs.
  • To plan, arrange and attend conferences, meetings, institutes and special educational campaigns.
  • To periodically evaluate the effectiveness of existing statewide health promotion programs and the educational methods and materials used in program development.
  • To keep records and prepare reports relative to program functions and activities.

 

Required Qualifications 

  • A thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of health promotion and the ability to plan, develop and administer health promotion programs;
  • a thorough knowledge of public relations techniques and the ability to supervise the preparation of public relations materials;
  • the ability to make written and oral presentations on health promotion; the ability to plan, supervise and review the work of a staff engaged in the development and administration of a statewide health promotion program;
  • the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, associates, subordinates, public groups, and private and public agencies; and related capacities and abilities.

 

Education and Experience 

  • Education: Such as may have been gained through: possession of a Master’s Degree from an approved school of Public Health with specialization in Health Promotion or possession of a Master’s Degree in Journalism, Public Administration, Education Administration, Communication or a field related to a public health information program; and
  • Experience: Such as may have been gained through: employment in a position involving the planning, development and administration of health promotion programs. Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience. 

 

How to Apply 

To learn more about this position and apply online, click here! 

Graduate Research Assistant, Center for Global Safe WASH

Category : Student Opportunities Work Study

Project Summary

The Center for Global Safe Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (CGSW) is seeking Graduate Research Assistants (GRA) with strong data skills to support one of the existing projects: The Accelerating Cholera Prevention, Preparedness, and Control in Kenya through Hotspot Mapping, Genotyping, Exposure Assessment, and WASH+OCV Interventions (AChoPACE) study is aimed at using hot spot mapping to assess exposure to fecal contamination, specifically Vibrio Cholerae in urban informal settlements to design and implement integrated intervention strategies. 

 

Student Role 

Under the guidance of CGSW faculty and staff, the GRA will assist with database development, monitoring the data collection and data quality, data manipulation and analysis, data visualization, and publications.

 

Qualifications

  • Applicants must have good knowledge of public health, statistics, and computer programming.  
  • Skills: intermediate skill in R/SAS and knowledge about ODK/mobile data collection are required.

 

How to Apply    

Please send your CV and an e-mail describing your interest, background, and availability during Fall 2020 semester to Habib Yakubu (habib [dot] yakubu [at] emory [dot] edu) and Sarah Durry (sarah [dot] elias [dot] durry [at] emory [dot] edu).

Environmental Health Spring 2021 Course Showcase, 10/15

Category : News/Events

Description 

Please join the Gangarosa Department of Environmental Health for a Spring 2021 Course Showcase on Thursday, October 15th at 12:15pm! We will be highlighting the electives and new courses being offered during the spring semester. Students from all RSPH departments are welcome to attend.  

 

How to Join 

Click here to access the zoom link!

 

Environmental Exposure Data Analyst, ORAU

Category : Alumni

Overview

The EPA National Student Services Contract has an immediate opening for a full time Environmental Exposure and Health Studies position with the Office of Research and Development at the EPA facility in Chapel Hill, NC.

The Office of Research and Development at the EPA supports high-quality research to improve the scientific basis for decisions on national environmental issues and help EPA achieve its environmental goals. Research is conducted in a broad range of environmental areas by scientists in EPA laboratories and at universities across the country.

 

Scope of Project

The Public Health and Integrated Toxicology Division (PHITD) within the Office of Research and Development (ORD) at EPA focuses on the adverse public health impacts of environmental exposures. The Clinical Research Branch (CRB) of the PHITD operate laboratories and clinical facilities at the EPA Human Studies Facility building (HSF) and utilize clinical data from large cohorts to study the effects of exposure to ambient pollution on human health and to elucidate biological and exposure mechanisms and the most responsive subgroups of the population.  CRB is located on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Studies are conducted in close consultation with client offices in order to support the Agency’s mission. 

 

Duties and Responsibilities 

As a team member, you will work in the CRB with CRB researchers to construct a database of health records and exposure data and analyze the data in epidemiological and clinical studies. You will work within a multi-disciplinary research team and will support efforts to implement and evaluate the relationship between variations in cause-specific morbidity and variations in air quality and risk factors.

You will assist a research team with analytical, data management and documentation, and communication responsibilities required to support and maintain a robust research program.

The work to be performed is in the Clinical Research Branch (CRB) of the Public Health and Integrated Toxicology Division (PHITD).  You will assist a researcher in the Clinical Research Branch with analytical, data management and documentation, and communication responsibilities required to support and maintain a robust research program.  You will work within a multi-disciplinary research team and will support efforts to implement and evaluate the relationship between variations in cause-specific morbidity and variations in air quality and risk factors. 

You will work side by side with pre- and post- doctoral researchers, Principal Investigators, and other personnel who specialize in research of health impacts from environmental exposures. Through these interactions you will be exposed to the philosophical and functional questions which arise when handling volumes of patient records and will received premier instruction in analytic and ethical concerns which must be properly considered for the success of projects centered around electronic medical records. You will be expected to attend regular staff meetings. 

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, Work Experience, and Education

  • Demonstrated education and/or experience in applying statistical methods in analyzing spatio-temporal and longitudinal data;
  • Demonstrated ability to manipulate large data (> 1,00,000 observations; 20+ GB);
  • Demonstrated education and/or experience using geospatial methods, analyses and programming;
  • Proficiency in R-language or Python programming (or equivalent open source scripting language) experience; and
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.

 

Qualifications:

  • Be at least 18 years of age and
  • Have earned at least a Master of Science in Epidemiology, Statistics, Biostatistics, or a closely related field of study from an accredited university or college within the last 24 months and
  • Be a citizen of the United States of America or a Legal Permanent Resident. 

 

How to Apply 

Click here to read more about this position and apply online!

 

 

Principal Scientist Surveillance Research, American Cancer Society

Category : Alumni

Summary 

The incumbent will join the team responsible for updating the Cancer Facts & Figures/Cancer Statistics family of publications, including the 69-year old Cancer Facts & Figures, American Cancer Society’s signature publication. This work includes promoting highlights and new findings internally (e.g., via webinars) and externally (e.g., via media interviews and conferences). There will also be the opportunity to design and conduct impactful cancer surveillance research for publication in peer-reviewed journals. Additional duties include assisting the VP and other senior staff in intramural research on special projects of enterprise- wide importance and serving as an internal/external subject-matter expert on descriptive epidemiology when appropriate.

 

Major Responsibilities 

  • Independently analyze data, conduct literature reviews, and revise content for Cancer Facts & Figures publications as needed according to schedule.
  • Prepare and present society-wide webinars on these publications for greater dissemination of information.
  • Lead and/or coauthor the accompanying cancer statistics articles.
  • Respond to requests for data or interpretation of cancer statistics as needed.
  • Provide analytical support for the presentation of incidence, mortality, and survival data using SEER*STAT and other relevant sources.
  • Prepare tables and figures for scientific presentations using Excel, PowerPoint, and Origin.
  • Document analytic programs and results in an organized, dated, and clearly labeled form for future reference.
  • Conduct research projects for publications in peer review journals.

 

Knowledge/Skills 

Formal Knowledge 

  • Master’s or PhD degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in Epidemiology, Public Health, Statistics, or similar field.
  • Desire a minimum 2 years experience in statistical/analytical work, preferably in a public health or research environment.

Specialized Training or Knowledge 

  • Interest in descriptive epidemiology and surveillance research.
  • Excellent written communications skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
  • Knowledge of statistical methods and software.
  • Knowledge of cancer, tumor registry operations, and data sources, such as SEER, CINA, and NCHS a plus.
  • Familiarity with SEER*STAT highly desirable.
  • SAS experience desired but not required.

 

How to Apply 

Click here to learn more about this position and apply online! 

 

PhD Program in Biological Sciences in Public Health, Harvard T.H Chan SPH

Category : Post-Grad Student Opportunities

Program Description

The PhD program in Biological Sciences in Public Health (BPH) emphasizes interdisciplinary basic research spanning from molecular biology to human populations. BPH students develop individualized research projects focused on defining the molecular underpinnings of human health and disease by employing cutting-edge approaches in biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, genomics, metabolic biology, physiology, immunology, biophysics, computational and systems biology, and bioengineering. A central goal of the research in this program, whether basic or translational, is the improved understanding, prevention, and treatment of the most common and impactful global health threats.

The program encompasses laboratories and faculty mentors in the Departments of Environmental Health, Immunology, and Infectious Diseases, Molecular Metabolism, and Nutrition. Major areas of investigation include: 

  • The Metabolic Basis of Health and Disease: Metabolic function and dysfunction are at the core of human physiology and pathology, impacting a diverse array of chronic and infectious diseases. BPH laboratories are focused on metabolism research as a core element in understanding and therapeutically intervening in aging, cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, inflammation, obesity, and neurodegenerative diseases, among others. 
  • Immunology and Infectious Diseases: Defining the complex interplay of infectious agents and microbes with their hosts is central to preventing and treating many of the world’s most widespread and deadliest diseases. BPH laboratories are focused on infectious and immune-mediated diseases, including HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Chagas, Malaria, Pneumonia, Enteric Diseases, Inflammatory Bowel, and Autoimmune diseases.
  • Environmental Health: Environmental exposures are a major underlying risk factor for numerous chronic diseases. BPH laboratories are focused on how cells and tissues adapt and respond to air pollution particles, environmental toxins, infectious agents, and radiation. Research projects employ a range of modern techniques to mechanistically define the pathogenesis of asthma and other lung diseases and responses to radiation and environmental stresses impacting health risk and outcomes.

While the program roots cut across the entire range of biological sciences, the research also employs core quantitative disciplines (e.g., biostatistics and epidemiology), as well as approaches that bridge biology, chemistry, engineering, and computation. Students attracted to this program generally share this interdisciplinary interest and a desire to confront the most pressing health issues of our time.

 

Program and Application Details

All students admitted into this training program are provided full tuition, health insurance and stipend support. Our graduates hold distinguished positions in academia, industry, government, and other arenas of life science research, consulting, communications and policy. The application deadline for the 2021-22 Academic Year is December 1, 2020. 
 
Please note: The BPH program does not require or consider the GRE as part of its application process. In addition, applicants who are non-native English speakers and who received their undergraduate degree from an academic institution where English is not the primary language of instruction now have the option to submit scores for the International English Language Testing System – Academic test (IELTS) as proof of English proficiency.

 

Learn More about the Program

More information can be found on their website or through these upcoming recruitment events:

BPH Virtual Open Houses

Harvard Integrated Life Sciences (HILS) Open House

GFEFA Information Session, 10/29

Category : News/Events

Description 

The Global Field Experience Financial Award (GFEFA) is a unique scholarship offered by the Rollins School of Public Health. GFE Financial Awards provide supplemental funding to support Rollins student summer field experiences in low- and middle-income countries. The scholarship was started to encourage students interested in global health to participate in supervised field training which will facilitate the transfer of classroom knowledge into practical experiences. Click here to learn more about the award and see examples of previous awards. 

Join this session on Thursday, October 29th at 12:15PM to learn more about the 2021  GFEFA. 

 

How to Join

Click here to register for the information session!

Mental Health & Well-Being Programming Series, CAPS

Category : Student Opportunities

Description

Emory’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) has a variety of resources and workshops surrounding aimed at helping students manage academic and personal stress during distance learning, as well as activism and self-care.  See the flyers below for a summary of the opportunities and resources available to you. 

To sign up for any of the events or workshop series listed below, click here to check out all of the events scheduled by CAPS, and make sure to log in with your Emory credentials in order to register. 

 

Procrastination and Anxiety Toolkit

  • Click here to register for one or both of the Toolkit workshops.

 

Doing the Work: Activism and Self-Care

  • Click here to register for one of the events in this series. 

 

Stress Clinic

  • Click here to register for a Stress Clinic workshop.  

 

Virtual Workshops Series 

  • CAPS also has a variety of weekly workshops on Friday afternoons during the semester, click here to register for one of the events listed below. 

 

Isolation and Quarantine Support Resources 

  • Click here to register for one of the online support groups for Emory students in medical isolation or quarantine. 

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