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TA Positions Available, Center for the Study of Human Health

Category : Student Opportunities

Maryn McKenna — award-winning journalist and author and senior fellow in the Center for the Study of Human Health in Emory College — seeks a TA for her fall writing course, HLTH 381W.

In this class, students learn the skills of popular writing and the norms of health and science journalism, producing edited stories of varying lengths. These stories are published during the semester on the CSHH news site, Exploring Health.

This is an excellent training opportunity for candidates studying heath communication or scicomm, or planning to work in the public understanding of science, particularly students taking an MPH, or an MA or PhD in English. Prior public writing or journalistic experience is desirable but not required.

TA tasks include the following:

At a minimum, serve as the classroom manager:

  • –  Attend the class (Mon and Weds, 4-5:15pm)

  • –  Maintain attendance records and track draft and final assignments

  • –  Supervise a class GroupMe

    Ideally, also serve as assistant editor for Exploring Health:

  • –  Assist students with locating and documenting rights-free images

  • –  Supervise publication onto WordPress, subject to professor approval

  • –  Supervise compilation of health-news digests and cultural recommendations, for specific

    blog verticals

  • –  Perform first edits of student work (optional, depending on skills)

  • –  Conduct in-class discussion of materials (optional, depending on skills)

    Further opportunities include:

  • –  Writing for publication under Prof. McKenna’s direction

  • –  Continuing the TA assignment into a spring independent study team.

    This is a paid position.
    For more information, contact Prof. McKenna <mmcken3 [at] emory [dot] edu>

Epidemiologist 2, Tennessee Department of Health

Category : Alumni

 Job Overview:

The Tennessee Department of Health’s Division of Family Health and Wellness is hiring an Epidemiologist 2 for the Perinatal Telehealth and CHANT programs. This position is responsible for professional scientific and epidemiological assessments of considerable difficulty for both programs. This position will not directly supervise, but is expected to mentor junior epidemiologists. This is an executive service position.

Key Responsibilities:

Perinatal Telehealth:

  • Participate in the design and implementation of the new perinatal telehealth projects. This will include creating the design, requesting proposals, determining locations, and awarding contracts.
  • Develop and implement an evaluation plan for the perinatal telehealth program. Participate in the design of questionnaires, surveys, and other evaluation tools to monitor effectiveness of the perinatal telehealth projects receiving funding. Develop and monitor process and outcome measures developed.
  • Analyze perinatal health data as needed to respond to requests, program evaluation, presentations, etc. Requests could be both internal and external and relate to a wide variety of perinatal data components and outcomes.

CHANT:

  • Plan and conduct program evaluation, as well as routine reporting of program outcomes to internal and external partners, including data requests.
  • Maintain REDCap data collection projects, and lead efforts to transition to future data systems, including translation of programmatic requirements into the development of appropriate data collection.
  • Work closely with MCH Programs Team to effectively support MCH surveillance projects and create data outputs and visualizations for CHANT data. 
  • Develop, assist and create TennCare/CHANT reports, submissions, and other grant deliverables in accordance with policies and procedures. 
  • Produce weekly reports of Call Center reach and productivity.

Minimum Requirements: 

Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a doctorate degree in medicine (MD), osteopathic medicine (DO), veterinarian medicine (DVM), public health, biostatistics, statistics, health informatics health sciences, biomedical sciences or environmental sciences with experience equivalent to two years’ work experience in epidemiology.

Substitution of Education for Experience: Additional graduate coursework in public health or an Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Fellowship may substitute for the required experience on a year-for- year basis to a maximum of two years.

OR

Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in epidemiology, public health, biostatistics, statistics, or health informatics with experience equivalent to four years’ work experience in epidemiology.

Substitution of Education for Experience: Additional studies with an Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Fellowship may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years.

Preferred Qualifications: 

The preferred candidate will have:

  • Experience in SAS.
  • Experience working with large data sets.
  • Excellent oral and written presentation skills.
  • Excellent data visualization skills.
  • Expertise working cross-functionally.

Salary and Benefits:

To apply: 

Email resume with cover letter to Dr. Angela M. Miller (angela [dot] m [dot] miller [at] tn [dot] gov).

Scholarship Opportunities, Association for Environmental Health & Sciences Foundation

Category : Student Opportunities

AEHS Foundation, Inc. is pleased to announce two scholarship opportunities:

The 11th Annual Dr. Charlena M. Seymour Scholarship and the 8th Annual Dr. David F. Ludwig Memorial Student Travel Scholarship.

Seymour:

This scholarship was established to recognize women pursuing an advanced degree in the fields of Public and Environmental Health. $1,000 will be awarded to an applicant who is pursuing a graduate degree in Public Health and/or Environmental Health from any accredited U.S. University or College.

Please see our website for more details: https://www.aehsfoundation.org/dr-charlena

Ludwig:

Up to $1,000 will be awarded each year per applicant (multiple winners are possible) conducting and/or presenting research in the field of ecology, pursuing a graduate or undergraduate degree from accredited U.S. Universities or Colleges.

Please see our website for more details: https://www.aehsfoundation.org/drdavid

The deadline for both is July 1st. Please note submission requirements at above links. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. AEHS would be grateful for anything you could do to inform eligible students.

Registration Open, CDC Workshop on Applied Epidemiology and Environmental Health 

Category : News/Events

August 1, 2024, 9:45 a.m.–5:30 p.m. ET 

Workshop Overview 

CDC’s Environmental Health (EH) Nexus is hosting its third annual environmental epidemiology methods workshop, “Innovative Methods for Analysis of Environmental Mixtures in Epidemiology,” on August 1, 2024. Subject matter experts will discuss innovative epidemiologic methods and how they can be applied to environmental health research and practice.   

Audience 

The workshop is designed for epidemiologists, statisticians, biostatisticians, and other environmental health professionals at state, tribal, local, and territorial (STLT) public health agencies and environmental health organizations.    

Presentations 

Overview of Issues in the Analysis of Mixtures 

Marianthi-Anna Kioumourtzoglou, ScD 

Associate Professor of Environmental Health Sciences, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health 

Weighted Quantile Sum Regression 

Chris Gennings, PhD 

Professor, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai 

Kernel Machine Regression 

Jennifer Bobb, PhD 

Associate Biostatistics Investigator, Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute 

Other Machine Learning Applications 

Vishal Midya, MStat, PhD 

Assistant Professor, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai 

Moderator 

  1. Dana Flanders, MD, DSc, MPH 

Professor, Department of Epidemiology, Rollins School of Public Health 

Format  

The workshop will be a hybrid event with lectures and an interactive roundtable discussion. In-person sessions will be held at the CDC Global Communications Center, 1600 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta, GA. Remote participation will be available via Zoom.  

 Call for Abstracts 

As part of this year’s workshop, we are allowing time during the roundtable discussion for three or four short (10-minute) presentations about ongoing or planned epidemiologic projects that involve analyses of environmental mixtures. After briefly summarizing the project and potential issues, the presenter can ask the speaker panel for suggestions about methods of analyses, possible challenges, and other issues.    

For more information about how to submit an abstract, please visit Workshop on Applied Epidemiology and Environmental Health | EH Nexus | CDC.

Registration  

Remote participation: If you plan to attend the workshop remotely, please register online at https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_dItf3iIuR3G3SX34xK4Xow.

In-person participation: If you plan to attend the workshop in person, please register by emailing ehnexus [at] cdc [dot] gov by July 1, 2024. 

Registration is free. 

More information 

For more information, please visit Workshop on Applied Epidemiology and Environmental Health | EH Nexus | CDC or contact envepiworkshop [at] cdc [dot] gov. 

Molecular Epidemiologic Research Postdoctoral Fellowship

Category : Alumni

Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics (DCEG)
The Metabolic Epidemiology Branch of the NCI Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics (DCEG) is recruiting a highly motivated scientist (Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent) to join the research team of Demetrius Albanes, M.D., senior investigator. The team focuses on cancer risk and survival with an emphasis on the role of nutritional factors, vitamin supplementation, and the metabolomic signatures of cancer risk, mortality, and etiologic factors.

MEB scientists investigate the biochemical, genetic, and mechanistic aspects of these interrelationships, particularly with respect to prostate cancer because of the limited knowledge regarding the etiology and prevention of this high-incidence malignancy. Cohort, nested case-control and interventional investigations are conducted. Research resources, including blood samples and germline DNA are available for the Alpha-Tocopherol, Beta-Carotene Cancer Prevention (ATBC) Study, the Prostate, Lung, Colorectal and Ovarian Cancer Screening (PLCO) Trial, other studies, and through several international consortium collaborations.

Goals of the fellowship include developing further cancer epidemiologic research skills related to study methodology and analysis, gaining a deeper understanding of cancer etiology and the means for prevention, actively publishing study findings in high-quality journals, career advancement, and participating in a collaborative team science environment.

Qualifications
Candidates should possess a strong background in epidemiology and the biological sciences, as well as excellent writing and statistical analytical skills.

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or a foreign national eligible for a training visa. Candidates are subject to a background investigation.

For more information, please click here. 

Apply: To apply, submit a cover letter, CV and the names of three references to Dr. Albanes. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Applications Open, 2024 Epidemiology Challenge Award

Category : Student Opportunities

The Hydrocephalus Association is committed to developing reliable data on the epidemiology and economic impact of hydrocephalus. In line with this goal, the Hydrocephalus Association is offering the 2024 Epidemiology Challenge Award to support one year of focused research that utilizes an existing database to reveal new insights into the incidence and/or prevalence of hydrocephalus or the health economic costs of hydrocephalus. Outcomes from the award will contribute directly to advocacy and education initiatives of the Association and serve as a building block toward a comprehensive understanding of the epidemiology and economic burden of hydrocephalus in the very near future.

The Epidemiology Challenge Award will support an advanced trainee or scientist with strong methods expertise in epidemiology and/or biostatistics to conduct a focused project on the incidence and/or prevalence of hydrocephalus using a pre-existing dataset.

For more information and to apply, please click here.

TA positions available, Emory Department of Biology

Category : Student Opportunities

Emory’s Department of Biology has opened applications for Fall Intro Bio Lab Instructor positions, which are a great way to gain teaching experience. Lab Instructors may be Emory graduate students, postdocs, faculty or staff, or people outside of Emory with biology research experience. Paid Instructors receive $2000-2500 for each section of BIOL 120 they teach and $2500-3000 for each section of BIOL 141 they teach. Graduate students can either be paid or earn credit for their PhD TA requirement. Our lab course learning goals focus on research skills, scientific communication, and collaboration. Instructors are trained with weekly prep meetings and provided with lab materials, power points and rubrics for each lab period. Additionally, an undergraduate Learning Assistant is assigned to each section to provide hands-on support during lab. Instructors receive mid- and end-of-semester student evaluations, training in pedagogical techniques, and mentoring from the Lab Director and experienced Instructors. Lab projects are organized into multi-week modules using model systems such as bacteria, yeast, bean beetles, and C. elegans. Background with basic biology and research skills are required but no prior experience with the systems or techniques are needed as these are introduced in Instructor prep meetings. The Fall semester runs from August 28th to December 10th. Applications are considered on a rolling basis . Please contact Megan Cole at mfcole [at] emory [dot] edu with any questions.

To apply, please click here. 

Prevention Specialist, US Army Training and Doctrine Command

Category : Alumni

Open & closing dates: 03/28/2024 to 09/28/2024***(see additional note below)

Pay scale & grade: GS 12, Series 0101

Location: Fort Moore, GA (Great place to Work / Play / Life!)
Relocation Expense Reimbursed: Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.

Travel Required: 15% or less business related

Open to Public: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/783941600#

LinkedIn Post: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/amber-beals-lcsw-mac-149a584a_prevention-specialist-prevention-deputy-activity-7179093907819888640-vWIs?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios

This Open Continuous announcement with multiple location selection allows acceptance of applications through the closing date of the announcement with cutoff dates throughout for receipt/referral of qualified applicants. You must select locations you are willing to relocate to, within what you would consider a reasonable commuting distance, if offered the position. Please also keep in mind that applicant lists will be pulled weekly or bi-weekly. Interviews and hiring of qualified applicants will occur throughout the opening of the announcement. Once a job is filled at a particular location, that specific location will no longer be accepting applications.

 

 

Workforce Wellness Recharge: Managing Systemic Stress

Category : News/Events

Overview:

This is an online, interactive session on June 11, 2024, from 12-1:30 pm ET. Participants will use Zoom to join with both video and audio. Please note: this workshop has limited capacity. If you are unable to enroll, the course might be full.

NOTE: Sessions will NOT be recorded in order to allow participants to fully participate and authentically share their experiences.

Monthly Workforce Wellness Recharge sessions are designed to help prevent and address burnout in the public health workforce by providing a safe online space for facilitated group learning, reflection, and support. This particular webinar series will focus on ways to improve wellness within the public health workforce while decreasing burnout. Participants will learn about holistic integration of their physical, mental, and spiritual well-being to improve engagement and presence in their daily work. The objective is to develop tools to manage daily stressors while providing high-quality service and addressing health equity deficits.    

Each session will use the same format but will offer new tools, resources, and discussions focused on the needs of the participants in the room. Attend one or all of these live-only sessions and let us know what you think! 

This month’s webinar will delve into effective strategies for managing the systemic stressorsthat can lead to burnout among public health workers. Participants will explore the impact of structural factors on individual well-being and organizational dynamics. Attendees will learn to implement proactive measures that foster collaboration, resilience, and workforce well-being. 

Session Learning Objectives: By the end of this month’s session, participants will be able to:

  • Summarize the systemic stressors prevalent in the public health sector and their implications for individual and organizational burnout.
  • Use tools that promote collective wellness, healthy collaboration, and resilience.
  • Develop proactive strategies to mitigate the impact of systemic stress and improve service provision.

Lamarr Lewis, LAPC, is a dedicated public servant, mental wellness advocate, published author, and change agent. As a community-based practitioner, he has worked with such diverse groups as; individuals living with psychiatric disabilities, people in recovery, At-Hope (He does not use the term At-Risk) youth, and more. He tirelessly gives back to his community through homeless outreach initiatives, public speaking, mentoring, coaching, and finding ways to develop the next generation of leaders. He is an alumnus of Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio, and received his master’s degree from Argosy University in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. He is currently a mental health therapist, trainer, and consultant. His lifelong mission is to leave the world better than when he found it.

Series Learning Objectives: By the end of this training series, participants will be able to:

  • Describe how attention to their holistic wellness can reduce public health workforce burnout
  • Apply stress management as a way to nurture, promote, and cultivate healthier work environments
  • Increased self-awareness of how strengths, aptitudes, and potential areas of growth can impact their day-to-day functioning and work outcomes
  • Distinguish the unique stressors inherent in public health and their impact on individual wellbeing and organizational dynamics.  

To learn more and register, click here.

Applications Open, CSTE Applied Public Health Informatics Fellowship

Category : Alumni

What is APHIF? 

APHIF is a training program where recent graduates and early career professionals work in a state or local health agency under the guidance of two experienced mentors. Fellows are matched to a host site with demonstrated capacity to provide technical training, research opportunities, and opportunities for experience in the application of public health informatics in a practical setting.  

Who is eligible to apply?   

This fellowship is open to individuals who hold a master’s or doctoral degree from an accredited academic institution. Those who will graduate this summer are welcome to apply. As a training program, this fellowship is particularly appropriate for recent graduates and early career professionals. Applicants should have demonstrated knowledge or experience with public health informatics, data science, or a related field.  Fellows must be US citizens or permanent residents. Individuals requiring a visa are not eligible for this program. Fellows receive a stipend, professional development funds, and relocation support. Fellowship placements are limited term (12 months), full time roles.  

Applications will open on Friday, May 17th. All completed applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Successful candidates will start work at their placements before the end of this summer. The application is online: https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/cste_aphifapplication. CSTE has posted this opportunity to Handshake. 

If you  have any questions, contact CSTE at aphif [at] cste [dot] org or 770-458-3811.

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