Summer Practicum Opportunity, HealthMPowers

Description of Applied Practicum Opportunity: Providing evaluation and data analysis for Early Childhood Education center program to improve nutrition and physical activity of preK age children. Job duties include: working with HealthMPowers staff to manage survey data collection from child care staff and parents; assisting in preparation of annual report to HealthMPowers; managing data cleaning, coding, data checks and analysis for assessment and survey data; assisting with ongoing documentation of methodology; assisting in the development of center and overall child care reports, including creating charts. May also assist writing a manuscript for peer-review publication. 

Details:

• 1 student – approximately 20 hrs/week
• Preference for students with analysis and data visualization experience and strong writing skills
• Paid

If interested – send resume to: Julie Gazmararian, PhD, MPH, Professor, Department of Epidemiology; jagazma [at] emory [dot] edu

Graduate Assistant, Stress and Diabetes Risk in Hispanic Adults

A paid Graduate Research Assistantship (RA) focused on ecological momentary assessments of stress, behavioral and emotional responses, and diabetes risk in the Hispanic adult population is available for an MPH or PhD level student. The student will work under the supervision of Dr. Andrea López-Cepero.

Specific duties and responsibilities:

-Prepare IRB protocols and study instruments

-Assist in recruitment and data collection

-Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses

-Manuscript preparation for peer-reviewed journals

Requirements:

-Bilingual proficiency (English and Spanish)

-Prior experience with IRB materials and submission process

The Assistantship will provide opportunities to 1) develop research lines on stress, Hispanic health, and health disparities, 2) refine analytical and writing skills, and 3) expand research network. Interested candidates should send their CV to Dr. López-Cepero:

andrea [dot] a [dot] lopez-cepero [at] emory [dot] edu.

APE Opportunities Available, The Dignity Pack Project

Position #1: Grant writing, knowledge management (graphics + social media) Potential position names: Grant Officer, Development Officer, Program Officer

The Dignity Pack Project was started in August of 2020 to meet the acute hygiene supply needs of people experiencing homelessness throughout Atlanta, GA during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through frequent hygiene product outreach events and around the city, DPP has distributed over 2,400 individualized hygiene bags. The project relies heavily on donor support, community partners, and an engaged volunteer network to remain successful. You can learn more about the project’s unique implementation model and current team here:https://sph.emory.edu/features/2023/01/dignitypackproject/index.html

We are looking for a strong writer and well-organized student interested in learning more about program planning, financing, and outreach. This position will focus on identifying grants and funding sources and pulling together necessary resources to submit funding applications to support the Dignity Pack Project’s goals and continued operation. Prior grant writing experience is not required but a strong writing background and ability to complete projects efficiently is preferred. Potential funding sources will likely all be related to community-based programming, menstrual health, the health of unhoused populations, and/or a combination of these topics so prior knowledge of and experience in any of these fields is preferred. This position also has the opportunity to work in knowledge management and communications, including graphics development and social media page management, if of interest to the applicant.

Required skills:

• –  Strong writing

• –  Able to work independently

• –  Interest in and commitment to social justice work

  Preferred skills:

• –  Experience in community-based programming, menstrual health, unhoused groups

• –  Interest in knowledge management

  Interested students should send their resume, cover letter, and a one-page writing sample to keleite [at] gmail [dot] com and alison [dot] hoover [at] emory [dot] edu by 03/31/2024. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage applying before the deadline. This position is unpaid but we are willing to help locate/secure funding for students as needed through RSPH or other funding sources.

T32 Post-Doctoral Training Program, Health Services Research Center

The Health Services Research Center is inviting applications for our T32 Post-Doctoral training program.

The goal of this program is to train post-doctoral candidates from diverse backgrounds and disciplinary expertise in health services research. There are no specific requirements regarding the type of health services research candidates are pursuing. However, the program does have a special emphasis on research addressing disparities or inequities based on factors such as race/ethnicity, sex/gender, socioeconomic status, geographical residence, healthcare access, and physical/mental disability. Proposals should thus have a component that addresses equity or disparities.

A distinguishing feature of our program is the utilization of a multidisciplinary approach to expose trainees to multiple methods and research areas, from epidemiology and biostatistics to behavioral and social sciences, biological sciences, and health policy and implementation.

Training will include multidisciplinary mentoring along with coursework, inter-departmental seminars, hands-on research, grant writing and career development. Postdoctoral fellows will be MDs pursuing a career in health services research, or PhD graduates in epidemiology, health policy, health economics, or other relevant fields. Post-doctoral trainees will have the opportunity to obtain an MS in Clinical Research or a Certificate in Clinical and Translational Research and can select a personalized training pathway with didactic coursework, supplemented with online trainings from the Institute for Healthcare Improvement and other health system-engaged experiences. The program will concentrate on successful training and career development, supported by a diverse group of mentors and affiliated faculty from the School of Medicine, Rollins School of Public Health, and the School of Nursing. The program will emphasize multidisciplinary training, collaborative research, diversity of trainees, presentation skills, and project management. We place significant emphasis on mentorship and career development as well. The ultimate goal of this program is to prepare diverse individuals for leadership positions in health services research in order to improve outcomes and reduce disparities in health care and health care systems.

This fellowship will cover a salary/stipend for 2 years and tuition for the MSCR or CCTR program and will start on July 1, 2024.  For questions or additional information, please contact Tracy Obertone at tracy [dot] obertone [at] emory [dot] edu.

Applications are due by 5:00 pm February 15^th

Scott Lilienfeld Injury Prevention Scholarship

Research Assistant, Injury Prevention Research Center at Emory

The Injury Prevention Research Center at Emory (IPRCE) is seeking highly-motivated students to serve as research assistants working on an observational study that will measure rates of seat belt use, child restraint use, and distracted driving in the state of Georgia. Students will work in teams to perform road-side observations at multiple locations around the State. The results of this study will be used by the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to inform Georgia’s future road traffic safety policy and crash-injury prevention programming. Students will gain real-world experience in field data collection methods, survey design, and survey data cleaning and analysis. Students will also have the chance to analyze the data we collect.

Requirements:

• 1st or 2nd year MPH student with a demonstrated interest in public health, research methods, and/or road safety.
• The ideal student will be reliable, punctual, attentive to detail, work well in teams, be comfortable spending time outdoors, and enjoy travel.
• This internship will require employer-paid travel within the State of Georgia.

To apply, please email a resume and a brief description of your interest in the position to Dr. Jonathan Rupp at jrupp2 [at] emory [dot] edu