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Predicting Human Disease Risk from Animal-borne Pathogens Webinar

Category : News/Events

Overview: 

This is a live webinar scheduled for July 28, 2022 at 12pm EST. You can find more information here. Please register for the event here.

Dr. Barbara Han, a disease ecologist at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, will explore recent approaches that combine knowledge about animal ecology with machine learning and artificial intelligence tools to make predictions about where and from which species the risks of zoonotic outbreaks are greatest. Examples will emphasize the ongoing spillback transmission of SARS-CoV-2 from humans to animals, the risk of establishing new viral reservoirs of COVID-19, and predicting wild reservoirs of bat-borne filoviruses (Ebola, Marburg) and rodent-borne pathogens such as monkeypox.

Dr. Han is a disease ecologist at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in New York. She completed her PhD at Oregon State University during which time she also completed a Fulbright Fellowship in Venezuela. Dr. Han went on to complete consecutive postdoctoral fellowships in biological informatics (NSF) and machine learning (NIH) at the University of Georgia. Her research program at the Cary Institute develops predictive analytics of zoonotic diseases and is supported by grants from the NIH, NSF, and DARPA.

TA Positions Available, Multiple BIOS and INFO Courses

Category : Student Opportunities

The Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics is looking to hire paid teaching assistants for courses in Biostatistics and Informatics! Apply here by July 15!

Teaching assistants (TAs) are graduate student employees who under the direct supervision of faculty/instructors, prepare and deliver course materials related to delivering instruction for a course. These activities include grading papers, potentially leading discussion sessions, conducting laboratory exercises, hosting office hours, and keeping class records. It is also an expectation will obtain teaching and leadership skills, gain an increased understanding of the discipline and of course earn money while helping your peers! You are encouraged to connect with the instructor of the course of interest.

Responsibilities

  • 10 hours a week
  • Must be reliable and an effective communicator
  • Meet with your faculty/class instructor routinely to prepare for activities
  • If assigned as a TA for BIOS 500 or 501, you are expected to attend the actual lab
  • Responsible for making any copies per the request of the faculty as well as disseminating any information to students
  • Communicate your office hours, including days and times to the faculty member and ADAP

Qualifications 

  • Must be a full time 2nd year MPH/MSPH or PhD student in good academic standing
  • Prior completion of the course for which you are assigned with a grade of B+ or higher required or evidence of equivalent academic experience

Courses 

  • Statistical Methods I Lab GROUP B (BIOS 500L)
    • TU 5:00-6:50pm – In person
    • Instructor: George Cotsonis
  • Statistical Methods I Lab GROUP C (BIOS 500L)
    • W 3:00-4:50pm – In person
    • Instructor: TBA
  • Statistical Methods I Lab GROUP C (BIOS 500L)
    • W 5:00-6:50pm – Online Synchronous
    • Instructor: TBA
  • Statistical Methods I Lab GROUP D (BIOS 500L)
    • TH 5:00-6:50pm – In person
    • Instructor: TBA
  • Statistical Methods I Lab GROUP E (BIOS 500L)
    • Online asynchronous
    • Instructor: Alex Edwards
  • Introduction to Geographical Information Systems (INFO 530)
    • M 10:00-11:50am – In person (8/24/22 – 10/18/22)
    • Instructor: Lance Waller
  • Introduction to Geographical Information Systems (INFO 530)
    • Does not meet
    • Instructor: Lance Waller
  • Introduction to Geographical Information Systems (INFO 530)
    • W 10:00-11:50am – In person (8/24/22 – 10/18/22)
    • Instructor: Lance Waller
  • Advanced Geographical Information Systems (INFO 532)
    • MW 10:00am-11:50am – In person (10/19/22 – 12/6/22)
    • Instructor: Lance Waller
  • Advanced Geographical Information Systems (INFO 532)
    • Does not meet (10/19/22 – 12/6/22)
    • Instructor: Lance Waller

 

Epidemiologist, CDC National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases

Category : Alumni

Please find more information and apply here!

Job Description

The National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD), Influenza Division (ID), Epidemiology and Prevention Branch (EPB) is hiring an Epidemiologist GS-601-12 (TERM).  The opportunity is open to all qualified candidates.  The selected participant will work under the Team Lead in the International Epidemiology and Research Team (IERT) Team.

Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or graduate/higher level degree: major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (https://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/) at the time the degree was obtained.

Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 in the Federal service as defined in the next paragraph.

Specialized experience is experience which is directly related to the position which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) to successfully perform the duties of the position to include experience identifying and analyzing public health issues and their impact on public policies or scientific studies or surveys.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Research Assistant Needed for Cancer Study

Category : Student Opportunities

A research assistant(s) are needed to help with dietary data collection for a study to assess the role of the gut microbiome on inflammation and neuropsychological symptoms in patients with head and neck cancer. The RA will be involved in remote primary data collection activities using a web-based platform.  Hours are flexible and training will be provided.  Preference will be given to individuals who are interested in a one-year commitment or longer. For more information please contact either Dr. Canhua Xiao (canhua [dot] xiao [at] emory [dot] edu) or Dr. Terry Hartman (tjhartm [at] emory [dot] edu).

Getting to Know You Series: Sessions 2-3

Category : News/Events

We are all excited to welcome you to the Department of Epidemiology and the Rollins School of Public Health in August. Until then, we are hosting a series of “Getting to Know You” sessions with the faculty and students who will be integral to your time at Rollins.

First up was an informal conversation with our Chair, Dr. Tim Lash, and Director of Graduate Studies, Dr. Lauren Christiansen-Lindquist on Monday, July 18th from noon to 1:00 pm. Then, later the same week, you will have the opportunity to meet with your EPI 530 instructor,

Dr. Jodie Guest, and TA, Noah Mancuso on Thursday, July 21st from noon to 1:00 pm. The following week, your EPI 534 instructors, Dr. Vijaya Kancherla, and Nicole Luisi, along with your BIOS 500 instructor, Dr. Jose Binongo will hold a session on Tuesday, July 26th from noon to 1:00 pm. Finally, last – but certainly not least! – you will meet your EPI Reps, Erin LaFon and Ellisen Herndon on Thursday, August 4th from noon to 1:00 pm.

Session 2 – EPI 530

Jul 21, 2022, 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Meeting ID: 947 4502 3557

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAqc-yorDgvH9ORxqfcMYCNIUYjaqYEzNPg

Session 3 – EPI 534 & BIOS 500

Jul 26, 2022, 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Meeting ID: 943 0337 6399

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAud-qrqT0pE929BcusjbNCUMCbHU35a0CZ

 

Interactive Online Workshops, Region IV Public Health Training Center

Category : News/Events

Registration is now open for multiple 3-hour interactive online workshops this August. These workshops are offered through the Region IV Public Health Training Center, and are free for all to attend. You can find detailed information for each workshop and registration links here. 

August 4, 2022: Practical Evaluation for Public Health Practitioners (Interactive online workshop)

August 11, 2022: Human Resource Management for Public Health Leaders: Developing Your Organization’s Most Valuable Resource (Interactive online workshop)


August 18, 2022: Rethinking Conflict: Conflict Management for Public Health Professionals (Interactive online workshop)


August 25, 2022: Strengths-based Leadership: Creating Workplaces that Work (Interactive online workshop)

Fall 2022 Course Offering, NRSG 736: Quantitative Analysis of Clinical Research Data

Category : Academic Student Opportunities

Course Description:

This course focuses on practical application of statistics addressing clinical research questions. Analyzing data is the major emphasis of the course including examining if assumptions of the statistical analyses are being met and interpreting the findings. Course assignments and a final project focus on using statistical software and computing resources to analyze data sets from actual clinical research studies and literature with interpretation and assessment of conclusions.

Prerequisites: BIOS 500 and 501

Course Objective:

To build and expand upon the statistical theory and methods learned in BIOS 500 and 501 and improve the student’s statistical software experience and programming skills (course includes analysis using SAS, SPSS or R) to improve research scholarship and dissemination.

Planned Topics:

  • Computing Environment (SAS, SPSS, R, Other Supporting Software)
  • Getting data into and out of statistical software (import, export features)
  • Reproducible Research Principles (documentation, reporting, version control)
  • Initial data assessments: univariate and bivariate methods, parametric and non-parametric
  • Regression methods: linear, logistic and introduction to “generalized”
  • Analysis of (co)Variance: univariate and multivariate, ANOVA, ANCOVA, MANOVA, MANCOVA
  • Longitudinal analysis: repeated measures with introduction to multi-level models (MLM)
  • Assessment and testing of data & model assumptions (including missing data)
  • Brief introduction to Factor Analysis, Reliability, Discriminant Analysis, and SEM (structural equation modeling)

GS 12/13 Positions, CDC Division of Overdose Prevention, Epidemiology, and Surveillance Branch

Category : Alumni

There are a few open GS 12/13 positions in the CDC Division of Overdose Prevention, Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch that could be a good fit for MPH or PhD-level epidemiologists. 

As a Epidemiologist you will:

  • Identify and analyze public health issues and their impact on public policies or scientific studies or surveys
  • Provide scientific advice and technical assistance to various public, private, and/or nonprofit health and/or health-related agencies and organizations
  • Analyze study or project implementation procedures for improvement
  • Prepare comprehensive reports of national surveillance system analyses which include discussion of substantive health issues and research objectives; assessment of the adequacy and quality of data used in the analyses; and explanation of the methodologies, results, and relevance to health issues as they relate to the epidemiological problem under study
  • Participate in the syntheses of social science and epidemiologic data to be applied toward designing effective prevention programs and practice guidelines
  • Work with public health officials and other scientists inside and outside of the agency to ensure that valid research findings are disseminated, used, and applied to prevention programs
  • Disseminate results of research projects in a wide range of venues including publications, peer reviewed journals, summaries, manuscripts, and special reports
  • Present results to the scientific community at professional meetings and conferences
  • Perform other duties as assigned

For more information and the applications to these positions, please click here and here. 

Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System Epidemiologist, Massachusetts Department of Public Health

Category : Alumni

The Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking a dynamic and strategic individual to serve as the Epidemiologist for the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS), a statewide, population-based surveillance system. The Epidemiologist performs complex work managing PRAMS and linked data, based on extensive knowledge of complex survey design and methodology, vital statistic data, analysis, linkage, and Maternal and Child Health. The incumbent would perform work that requires considerable independence and exercise of judgment in determining approaches and developing unique solutions. The incumbent will be responsible for investigating and managing surveillance of incidence and prevalence of pregnancy risks and infant outcomes through the Bureau of Family Health and Nutrition PRAMS data collection, analysis, interpretation, reporting and publication. The incumbent will provide supervision over, assign work to, and review the performance of an Epidemiologist II, a Research Analyst III, a Research Analyst II, and student interns. The incumbent will provide technical support to staff and identify resources for the professional development of the epidemiologists in the Office of Data Translation.

Qualifications:

  • Ability to prepare and use charts and diagrams.
    Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others.
  • Ability to design analysis plans, collect and manage epidemiological data, conduct statistical analyses, and interpret findings.
  • Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of scientific data, to draw conclusions, and make appropriate recommendations.
  • Ability to use current knowledge of causes of disease to guide epidemiologic practice.
  • Ability to serve as a scientific consultant and expert at the state and national levels.
  • Ability to provide scientific, administrative, and/or programmatic leadership and direction.
    Ability to review the substance of written reports, analyses, and presentations for scientific accuracy and conformity with current organizational policies and priorities.
  • Extensive knowledge and experience with SAS and Microsoft Office Suite, maternal and child health, and grant application writing.
  • Working knowledge of SUDAAN software
 

To learn more and apply to this position, please click here. 

Epidemiologist, South Central Health District, GA

Category : Alumni

There is an opening district epidemiologist position in health district 5-1 (Bleckley, Dodge, Johnson, Laurens, Montgomery, Pulaski, Telfair, Treutlen, Wheeler, and Wilcox Counties).

Job description: Under supervision, plans, develops, and conducts epidemiological investigations, surveillance and interventions limited in scope and/or complexity to determine the causes of diseases and implement methods of disease control. Collects, analyzes, and interprets statistical data and prepares epidemiologic reports.

Minimum qualifications: Master’s degree in public health or closely related field from an accredited college or university OR Bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited college or university AND two years of experience performing epidemiological work or work in a closely related field. Use of statistical analysis programs such as R, SPSS, Stata, or SAS is highly recommended.

To apply: Visit www.southcentralhealth.info to view job announcement and download State of Georgia application. Submit application to South Central Health District, Attn: HR Manager, 105 East Jackson Street, Dublin, GA 31021 or fax to 478/275-5120. Email: Karen [dot] Carter [at] dph [dot] ga [dot] gov

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