Administrative Assistant, Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics

Supervisor: Dr. Natalie Dean

Job Type: Part-time (5 hours per week)

Job Description:

The Department of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Masters student to provide administrative assistance to a faculty member. The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of tasks to support the faculty member’s academic and professional needs.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Website Maintenance: Regularly update and maintain the faculty member’s website, ensuring that all content is accurate and up to date.

2. CV Updating: Assist in updating the faculty member’s curriculum vitae (CV) to include recent publications, research projects, and academic achievements.

3. Basic Research Tasks: Conduct basic research tasks, including literature reviews, search data repositories, and administrative research, as assigned by the faculty member.

4. Administrative Support: Provide general administrative support, such as organizing and filing documents, to help streamline the faculty member’s workload.

5. Communication: Maintain clear and effective communication with the faculty member to ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time.

Qualifications:

– Professionalism and a high level of reliability.

– Strong written communication skills.

– Basic understanding of website maintenance and content management systems (e.g., WordPress).

– Proficiency in LaTeX.

– Ability to conduct basic research and literature reviews.

– Attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks.

– Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Hours and Compensation:

This is a part-time position, requiring approximately 5 hours of work per week. Compensation will be provided according to the department’s standard pay rates for student workers of $15/hr.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit their resumes attached to a short email highlighting their qualifications and relevant experience, to nataliedean [at] emory [dot] edu.

Graduate Research Assistant, Morehouse School of Medicine Center for Maternal Health Equity

Applications Open, CSTE Applied Epidemiology Fellowship

The Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) application for the Applied Epidemiology Fellowship (AEF) has opened for Class 22 (fellowship will start in the summer of 2024). 

The goal of AEF is to provide a high-quality on-the-job training experience in applied epidemiology for recent graduates and prepare fellows for long-term career placement at the state and local level. Based on their interests and available positions, fellows are matched to a State, Territorial, Local, or Tribal health department for two years under the guidance of two experienced mentors.

During their assignment, fellows develop a set of core competency skills related to epidemiologic methods, communication skills, and public health practice and policy.

How to Apply 

To apply for AEF Class 22 consideration, please view and complete the online application at cste_aef_candidate_application (webportalapp.com). Applications and supporting documents must be submitted no later than 11:59pm ET on January 19, 2024.
 
For more information, including eligibility requirements, visit www.cstefellows.org. If you have questions about the fellowship application, please contact CSTE via email at aef [at] cste [dot] org.  

Applications Open, Student Scholarship Opportunities

We are pleased to announce scholarship opportunities for  current students.  Please review the scholarships below.  You may submit an application for one or more of these scholarships by completing THIS FORM no later than October 24^th at 11:59pm ET.

Students* are expected to submit a paragraph of no more than 250 words for each scholarship they apply to addressing how they meet scholarship criteria.

1. Dr. Kathleen Miner Scholarship ($6,000): The ideal scholar will possess the energy, creativity, and perseverance necessary to effect positive change throughout their public health career focused on health education and disparities. A selection committee will determine the awardee for the $6,000 scholarship available to second year students MPH/MSPH during the 2023-2024 academic year.
2. Gangarosa Scholarship Fund for Global Safe WASH ($5,000) Provides financial assistance to: First year students with a demonstrated interest in safe water, sanitation and hygiene, or (first and second year) students pursuing the Certificate in Global Safe WASH. A selection committee will determine the awardees for the $5,000 scholarship available to students during the 2023-2024 academic year.

III.   Joan P. Cioffi and Charles Frietas Jr. Scholarship ( $7,000) Provides financial assistance to outstanding second year students who have a demonstrated interest in humanitarian response or public health services for displaced populations. A selection committee will determine the awardees for the $7,000 scholarship available to returning students during the 2023-2024 academic year.

1. Adopt-a-Scholar Program provides financial assistance to outstanding RSPH students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, community service involvement, academic success, and commitment to a career in public health. Below are the Adopt-a-Scholar Program Scholarships that are available:

• Teresa Rivero Adopt-a-Scholar ($4000 Award): Preference for this award will be given to an outstanding MPH/MSPH student.
• Dr. Michael Lindsay Adopt-a-Scholar ($2500 Award): Preference for this award will be given to MD/MPH student, with a preference for those interested in women’s health (e.g. OBGYN) and/or reproductive health.

1. The Cari J. Clark Global Scholarship ($5,000) will provide support for RSPH students, with preference for international students pursuing their MPH degree.

*Selected students will receive a scholarship to be applied towards their Spring 2024 tuition.  Students who are receiving courtesy scholarship from Emory University are NOT eligible for these scholarships.

Deadline: October 24th at 11:59 PM ET.

Please contact rsphenrollmentservices [at] emory [dot] edu for questions.