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EPI Cook Off, 4/9

Category : News/Events

Event Description 

Calling all cooks, bakers, and lovers of the culinary arts!

We are coordinating inviting you to the first ever “Great Epi Cook-off” on Friday, April 9th 2021 from 5:00 – 6:30PM EST.

This event will feature 12 of the best chefs and bakers of our department facing off in a sizzling head-to-head competition. Each participant is asked to prepare a dish of their choosing prior to the start of the virtual event on April 9th. At the event, participants will be invited to speak for approximately 5 minutes about what their dish is and precisely why it should entitle them to be named this year’s top cook of Emory epi. Much like popular cooking shows such as “chopped” or “iron chef”, participants are encouraged to not only explain what their dish is to the judges, but also where the inspiration came from and what techniques were utilized to complete the masterpiece.

Celebrity judges will give each participant a score based on visual appearances of their dish and the description provided. While not required, inspiration pulled from our coursework will be received with the utmost support. Judges will choose a winner (top cook of Emory epi) and audience members will be able to vote on their pick (the audience choice winner) with both winners being rewarded with a curated prize pack.

If you desire to participate in this competition, please sign up by completing this form. Entries will be capped at 12 participants with notifications going out by Thursday, April 8th.

Alternatively, if you are not interested in participating but would still like to observe, don’t pan-ic, a zoom link will be sent out to all students the day of the event. Additionally, a zoom cocktail hour will be encouraged for 30 minutes after the event for both participants and observers.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Katy (kathryn [dot] krupinsky [at] emory [dot] edu) or Sandra (sandra [dot] amouzou [at] emory [dot] edu)

 

Senior Scientist, Aetion

Category : Alumni

Description

As a Senior Scientist you will lead customer engagements and deliver study results using our Aetion Evidence Platform. You will apply rigorous epidemiologic research methods and data analytic techniques to generate impactful and high quality real-world evidence for life sciences companies, payers, and at-risk providers. The Senior Scientist is responsible for determining what data is fit for purpose, developing scientific protocols, establishing study design and executing analytical workflows to answer research questions. As you become a platform expert, you will also help train new customers on the AEP to ensure long-term adoption, growth and success.

This is an ideal opportunity for candidates who are adaptable, analytically minded, detail-oriented, proactive, problem-solvers, strong communicators and thrive in an agile and dynamic environment. As a Senior Scientist you will learn from other scientists and have ownership over your professional development all while powering critical decisions in health care. 

 

Responsibilities

The following duties include, but, are not limited to:

Customer Engagement & Management

  • Manage ongoing internal project teams paying close attention to contract scope, mitigating risk, escalating issues and meeting project deadlines and key milestones. 
  • Set the project strategy, timeline, and align resources to meet customer expectations.
  • Work with customer scientists to guide them in designing, creating and delivering scientific results using the Aetion platform.
  • Work with customers and Aetion teammates to create and implement detailed protocols for scientific use cases and scientific validation studies.
  • Develop a deep understanding of the Aetion platform and measurement system and share that understanding with customers and teammates through 1:1 discussion, written communications and/or delivery of training seminars.

Scientific Expertise

  • Determine what data from our commercial and academic partners is fit for purpose to address client research questions.
  • Develop and maintain scientific assets, such as study protocols, templates, measures in the Aetion Measure Library and other deployable scientific components.
  • Lead the presentation and dissemination of study results.
  • Develop and maintain knowledge base articles, documentation and other learning materials, in text and video form.
  • Respond to and follow-up on customer requests submitted through the Aetion support system.

 

Qualifications

Required 

  • Graduate degree (in epidemiology, biostatistics, health economics or a related field).
  • 2+ years of related analytical experience or a PhD with at least 1+ years of related analytical experience with research methods for epidemiological studies (i.e. prospective cohort study, case control study, confounding control, propensity score methods, multivariate regression).
  • Experience client facing and engaging with customers (in-person, on the phone and in writing) or demonstrated experience in external facing roles.
  • Working knowledge of health care datasets including medical and pharmacy claims, EMR/EHR, genomics, registry data or demonstrated experience and facility with other health care data sets. 

Preferred  

  • Pharmacoepidemiology experience.
  • Experience in cross-functional teams and decision making.
  • Experience working with or for commercial (non-academic) clients and companies. Med device experience a plus
  • High adaptability and autonomy. 
  • Ability to self-motivate and lead others.
  • Thrives in a dynamic entrepreneurial environment, excited by the opportunity to manage internal and external partnerships.
  • Ability to travel to customer sites or other Aetion facilities. 

 

How to Apply 

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

Data Analyst, CDC

Category : Post-Grad Student Opportunities

Description 

The Global Immunization Division (GID) protects the health of Americans and global citizens by preventing disease, disability, and death worldwide from vaccine preventable diseases.  The Immunization Systems Branch (ISB) supports demand generation projects in primarily low- and middle –income countries around the world.  The second strategic objective of the Global Vaccine Action Plan (GVAP) is to reach and maintain a level of strong, self-sustaining demand for routine vaccination services where parents not only access these services but demand them as a right. 

The Vaccine Introduction (VI) team has become involved in outbreak response vaccination for several epidemic-prone diseases with increasing frequency. In the past two years, the VI team responses have included: yellow fever in Angola and DRC (2016); Ebola in DRC (2017-2020) with preparedness activities for Ebola vaccine use in Uganda, Rwanda, and South Sudan (2018-2020); cholera vaccination among the Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh (2017, 2018); typhoid in Zimbabwe (2018); cholera in Zimbabwe (2018); and extremely drug-resistant (XDR) typhoid in Pakistan (2018).  The vaccine response to each outbreak has been different and varied.  For yellow fever in DRC, we evaluated the immunogenicity of the use of fractional dose vaccine for outbreak response during a global shortage of yellow fever vaccine.  We are also leading a study in Uganda looking at the immunogenicity of fractional one fifth- and one-half doses of yellow fever vaccine compared to full dose in children 9-23 month. GID has taken a substantial role working alongside the Ebola subject matter experts (NCEZID) in the pre-licensure use of Ebola vaccine for outbreak response. Currently we have new introduction work involving post-exposure prophylaxis for rabies vaccine, influenza vaccine among health care workers in low-middle income countries, and technical assistance for the introduction in low and low-middle income countries of the much anticipated Covid-19 vaccine. 

 

Potential Projects and Activities

  • Data management and analysis of a pediatric randomized clinical trial of fractional dose yellow fever vaccine in Uganda
  • Data management and analysis of an Ebola vaccine hesitancy survey in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (qualitative and quantitative components)
  • Collaboration on implementation of special projects, such as the identification of barriers to Ebola or Covid-19 vaccine acceptance, and development of communication strategies to promote vaccine uptake and disease reduction
  • Provide support to countries to introduce and strengthen COVID-19 vaccine introductions globally
  • Support the strengthening of the implementation of national immunization policies and programs
  • Provide training and support to improve data management and analysis skills or analysts and program managers in other countries
  • Assist with development of new COVID-19 vaccine project protocols
  • Assist in instrument design, data collection and implementation of new COVID-19 vaccine projects
  • Developing data dashboards, presentations, and other technical resources for COVID-19 vaccine.
  • Conduct literature searches using PubMed and other search engines
  • Preparation of articles for publication in international professional journals and for presentation at international conferences

 

Required Experience and Skills

  • A minimum of a master’s degree or higher in biostatistics or epidemiology
  • Strong data management skills
  • Previous experience analyzing large datasets
  • Intermediate or advanced experience using statistical software (e.g., SAS, SUDAAN, R, GIS) and experience performing linear regression, logistic regression, ANOVA and other complex analyses
  • Ability to with individually and with a team

 

Preferred Experience

  • Experience with clinical trial data
  • Experience with qualitative analyses
  • Additional language skills

 

How to Apply 

To express interest in this position or to ask questions, please contact Reena Doshi at rdoshi [at] cdc [dot] gov.

ARC Student Survey

Category : Student Opportunities

Description 

A team of students from the BSHES 530 program evaluation course is currently conducting a program evaluation on RSPH’s Academic Resource Center (ARC) for the purpose of improving and expanding services.  The online survey should take about 5-10 minutes and will be open between April 1st-16th, 2021.

Click here to participate in the survey!

 

Associate Scientist II – Cancer Disparity Research, American Cancer Society

Category : Post-Grad Student Opportunities

Job Summary

Compiles and manages data from national surveys and other relevant data sources and provides analytical support to senior staff members. Develops original cancer disparity research for publications in peer review journal, with a focus on assessing factors contributing to disparities in cancer occurrence and outcomes. Collaborates with researchers both within and outside ACS on research manuscripts and other relevant publications.

 

Major Responsibilities

  • Participates in the collection, compilation, management, and analysis of data on social determinants of health and other factors contributing to cancer disparities.
  • Manages team’s databases.
  • Participates in quality assurance audits of data for the program’s publications.
  • Leads or participates in the development of manuscripts on cancer disparity for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Participates as an active and primary collaborator in the development of service publications under the direction of the program’s Scientific Director.
  • Serves as internal resource for colleagues related to cancer disparity research.
  • Contributes to the dissemination of the program’s research through public presentations at conferences and colloquia.
  • Collaborates with other researchers at ACS and academic and government institutions in advancing the field of cancer disparity research.

 

Position Requirements

Formal Knowledge

  • Master’s level degree in epidemiology, public health, or biostatistics.

Competencies/Skills

  • Action oriented 
  • Communicates effectively
  • Drives results
  • Manages complexity
  • Builds networks
  • Cultivates innovation
  • Optimizes work processes
  • Manages ambiguity
  • Strong data management skills.
  • Strong scientific writing skills.
  • Strong knowledge of fundamental principles of epidemiology.
  • Experience conducting research with large databases.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Ability to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work with a team.
  • Publications in peer-review journals is preferred.

Specialized Training/Knowledge

  • Extensive experience working with a statistical software (STATA, SAS, or similar), EXCEL, word processing and presentation software.
  • Knowledge of survey data such as NHIS, NHANES, and BRFSS.
  • There is some latitude for decision-making, however, not to the degree found at the Principal Scientist or Director level. 

 

How to Apply 

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

Public Health Jobs Virtual Career Fair, 4/30

Category : News/Events

Description

ASPPH is hosting the Public Health Jobs Virtual Career Fair on April 30, 10am-4pm ET, with the goal of supporting students and uniting the public health workforce. 

This event is free for ASPPH member students (undergraduate and graduate) and alumni seeking full-time jobs, internships, fellowships, and postdoctoral opportunities.

 

Benefits of Attending

  • Access targeted, quality job opportunities at public health organizations across the country
  • Interact with employers and grow your network conveniently without traveling 
  • Improve your digital interaction skills which are important in our current hiring climate

 

How to Register

Click here to register for the career fair on April 30th! 

 

Conscious Conversations Series, 4/15

Category : News/Events

Description 

Join us on April 15th, 2021 from 12-1pm for a virtual conversation about sexual violence prevention and support on Emory’s campus. The University Senate Subcommittee on the Prevention of Sexual Violence will host a series of conversations as part of different tracks at the event focused on how students, faculty, and staff can be involved in sexual violence prevention and support on Emory’s campus.

The event will be moderated by Dr. Cari Jo Clark, Associate Professor, Rollins School of Public Health, and Chair within the University Senate Campus Climate Sub-Committee. The event format will include:

  • Intro/brief moderated discussion at beginning (10-15 minutes)
  • Breakout rooms with participants attending pre-selected track with facilitators (30 minutes)
  • Brief moderated discussion to close event (10-15 minutes)

 

How to Attend

Click here to register for this event! 

 

Medicine & Mortality in the Holocaust, 4/7

Category : News/Events

Event Description 

The active participation of the medical community – those who took an oath to “first, do no harm,” – in the labeling, persecution, and mass murder of millions of those deemed unfit, represents one of the darkest periods not only in the history of medicine, but in the history of humankind.

Yet, even in the darkest times, one can always find the light. Stories of physicians who remained dedicated to healing and saving lives prove that the power and privilege of medicine can be an inspiration to us all.

The past year has found our society faced with unprecedented challenges due to COVID-19. The lessons of the Holocaust have informed our current situation as we struggle to meet this challenge in the most ethical manner possible. This Holocaust Remembrance Day, we look to medicine and morality as a way to reflect on the past and protect the future, while appreciating the miraculous work of our healthcare professionals during this global pandemic.

“Medicine and Morality: Lessons from the Holocaust and COVID-19” will include internationally known scholars discussing the nexus between medicine, ethics, and the Holocaust and how lessons learned from the past have been incorporated into the handling of the current pandemic. The program will also include testimony from Holocaust survivors and stories of healthcare professionals whose lives have been shaped by the Holocaust.

 

How to Attend

  • Date/Time: Wednesday, April 7th, 7:00PM EST
  • Click here to learn more about this event and register to attend the webinar! 

 

Global Rabies Epidemiology and Geospatial Fellowship, CDC

Category : Post-Grad Student Opportunities

Position Description

There is a need for an ORISE fellow in the Rabies Epidemiology Unit, Poxvirus and Rabies Branch, National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases. ORISE Research Applicants must have obtained a relevant degree within 5 years of applying to this position. This position is a 1-year fellowship with the possibility of renewal at the end of year 1.

 The Fellow will apply advanced analytic skills to epidemiological research work involving disease surveillance, investigation, and more. The Fellow’s assignment will require geospatial analytical deliverables as needed by the unit.

 

Organization Description 

 The Rabies Epidemiology Unit (REU) (Atlanta, GA) serves as a resource for domestic and international partners to ensure that the highest standards of information and assistance for rabies control programs are appropriately disseminated, implemented, and evaluated. The REU houses core activities and roles for the Branch, including the National Rabies Surveillance System, WHO Collaborating Center activities, OIE Reference Laboratory for Rabies, USDA Wildlife Services Interagency Agreement, and rabies consultations. Activities conducted within this unit are often diverse and involve members from across multiple teams, divisions, and international organizations. The REU strives to promote Branch activities to external audiences, while formulating strategies to expand Branch capacity to lead implementation of global rabies elimination activities.

 

Duties and Responsibilities 

  • Apply geospatial and analytic skills to assist with domestic and international epidemiological research design, analysis, reporting, and publication.
  • Gain experience in implementing and managing collaboration for design and implementation of epidemiological research projects with national and international partners.
  • Training in national electronic laboratory reporting including implantation, data collection, and reporting with state and federal agencies.
  • Assisting public health practitioners, health providers, and the public to interpret national and international rabies prevention guidelines.
  • Receive mentoring in clinical and epidemiologic assessments in human and animal health
  • Publish scientific manuscripts and give presentations related to global rabies epidemiological studies
  • Gain experience developing programmatic evaluation indicators and conducting program evaluations

 

Skills and Experience

  • Minimum of a Master’s degree in Biostatistics, Data Science, Epidemiology, Statistics, Geographic Information Systems, or a related analytic field
  • Intermediate to advanced proficiency in GIS (ArcGIS; Quantum GIS; R) or other geospatial analysis programs
  • Intermediate to advanced proficiency in an analytic software such as SAS or R
  • Intermediate proficiency in information sharing systems/data exchange
  • Intermediate to advanced writing skills for publication of scientific manuscripts

 

Contact Information 

For further information, contact Yasmeen Ross at OKX1 [at] cdc [dot] gov

Chair’s Chat, 3/30

Category : News/Events

Event Description 

Please join the EPI Department for the next Chair’s Chat on Tuesday, March 30th from 12:05 to 1:00 pm.

 

How to Join

Check your Outlook inbox for the Zoom meeting information, and be sure to submit any questions you have in advance! 

 

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