News, updates, and information for current students and alumni of the Department of Epidemiology at Rollins School of Public Health
Category : News/Events
The Renal Ground Rounds lecture will be held on Tuesday, November 26 in the School of Medicine at 5pm. Dr. Neil Powe will present his research uniting Public Health and Medicine involving kidney disease patient-oriented research, epidemiology and outcomes and effectiveness research.
Category : Alumni
Position Description: Under the supervision of the Senior Director of Programs and the Cross-Cutting Program Manager, the Program Analyst is a policy- oriented but technically grounded position. The Program Analyst will be a focal point for assessment, research, and program activities for public health surveillance and policy development that have an impact on state and local health departments. The Program Analyst position involves project management, participation, and CSTE National Office leadership in various CSTE Steering and Sub-Committees and related project workgroups. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in public health syndromic surveillance or surveillance/informatics are preferred.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Serves as the staff lead for and manages federally funded projects in the incumbent’s assigned portfolio. The incumbent’s portfolio may focus on projects in the following areas: syndromic surveillance, communities of practice, general surveillance/informatics. Assists in facilitation of the National Syndromic Surveillance Community of Practice and related workgroups focused on topics such as syndrome definitions and data quality. Provides technical, programmatic and logistical support for funded projects and coordinates project activities with CSTE members, CDC technical staff and public health partners. Undertakes assessments and other activities to support and inform state health departments and CSTE public health partners on disease surveillance and control measures issues. Supports CSTE members’ efforts to establish national standards for surveillance and epidemiology. Works with CSTE members, state health officials and public health agencies and organizations to translate public health research into applied public health practice. Advises the CSTE Executive Board, Executive Director, Senior Director of Programs, and the Cross-Cutting Program Manager on issues of critical national, regional, or international significance. Advises the Executive Director, Senior Director of Programs, and the Cross- Cutting Program Manager on resources needed to accomplish the goals and objectives, and public policy initiatives in other areas, and investigates mechanisms to secure those resources, in collaboration with the appointed volunteer members. Manages activities of cooperative agreements (or portions thereof) which support the position, coordinating sponsor expectations with member needs as appropriate, consulting with other CSTE staff as required to coordinate activities and networking with other Council activities. Continually develops and strengthens the Council’s technical, policy, and regulatory partnerships to expand and enhance the role of epidemiology and informatics in addressing public health issues and training for epidemiologists. Extensive and on-going networking efforts are an essential and primary component of this position, to identify and solidify potential partnerships. Provides the Director of Communications and CSTE members with information about national issues through such communication vehicles as CSTE determines are appropriate, such as monthly newsletters and electronic mailings, in addition to targeted information sharing with members concerning activities for that state. Develops and plans, in conjunction with relevant CSTE Subcommittees, such conferences, meetings, trainings and webinars, as are considered appropriate to promote enhanced interaction between the public health and topical issue communities, focusing on issues which impact epidemiologists. Promotes CSTE membership and engages new and current members in projects and activities. Exemplifies CSTE core values of commitment to service, teamwork and excellence through integrity and respect for all. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Employment Requirements:
Graduate degree in public health or related field from accredited university or program is required 1-2 years of experience and/or demonstrated knowledge in public health epidemiology is required 1-2 years of experience and/or demonstrated knowledge in syndromic surveillance, surveillance/informatics and communities of practice are preferred Knowledge and understanding of federal and state government public health policy development and an understanding of state health department public health functions Skills with developing and presenting epidemiologic data to a wide range of audiences; written and verbal presentation of public health surveillance and epidemiologic information; word processing; consensus building and meeting facilitation experience Demonstrated capability to work on concurrent projects with overlapping and competing deadlines and to manage time effectively Ability to accommodate urgent tasks in addition to normal workflow Knowledge and understanding of SAS and Excel with experience/demonstrated knowledge in data analytics Ability and willingness to travel (approximate travel is up to 4-6 trips per year) Ability to sustain a wide variety of networking contacts in order to effectively identify and track public health activities which may impact public health epidemiology US Citizen
Organization Description: For more than six decades, the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have worked together in partnership to improve the public’s health by supporting the efforts of epidemiologists working at the state and local level by promoting the effective use of epidemiologic data to guide public health practice and improve health. CSTE and its members represent two of the four basic components of public health – epidemiology and surveillance. CSTE, as a member-based organization, represents the interests of applied public health epidemiologists working in state, local, tribal, and territorial settings to improve the public’s health through effective epidemiology and surveillance. More information can be found at HERE.
To apply, click HERE.
Closing Date: 2/1/2020
Category : News/Events
MOCK INTERVIEW SESSION – Auditorium
Join us for Mock Interview and Networking Night hosted by the Office of Career Development in collaboration with the Career Development Ambassadors, Emory Mental Health Alliance (EMHA), and the Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Department Representatives. Student attendees will have the opportunity to practice their interview skills with public health professionals and receive valuable employer feedback! Mock interviews will be held in the CNR Auditorium. Student check- in will be on the P-Level of the CNR building to the right side of the Auditorium entrance. Networking reception to follow mock interviews (If you plan to attend the networking portion of the event, please RSVP for the Networking Session: https://rsph.joinhandshake.com/events/363001
All degree-seeking RSPH MPH/MSPH/PhD students welcome to attend.
REQUIRED:
– Business Professional Attire (https://www.sph.emory.edu/careers/documents/ProfessionalAttire-Blueprint-8.30.2017.pdf)
– 2 copies of your resume
– 1-page job description of your choosing
Please RSVP by Wednesday, November 6 in Handshake.
No-show policy enforced.
Category : News/Events
Join the Epidemiology Department for Chair’s Chat Wednesday, November 6 and meet the new ADAPs. Please RSVP in canvas as soon as possible!
Category : Student Opportunities
Title: Communications Associate – The Confounder
Organization: Epidemiology Department, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University
Schedule: 5-10hrs/week, temporary
Location: RSPH Epi Department or remote
Description:
The Epidemiology Department at Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health is seeking a motivated and independent Communications Associate with specific expertise in blog management, content curation, and email marketing.
The Epidemiology Department’s web presence (https://scholarblogs.emory.edu/epi/) and email newsletter (The Weekly Confounder) represent the voice and brand of the department. Key characteristics of the overall brand include:
– Community
– Collegiality
– Academic rigor
– Integrity
– Ambition
The position will require the student to format and post content on the Confounder site as they are emailed to them and collated throughout the week. The associate will schedule weekly emails to be sent to the department and alumni and work with the rest of the Epidemiology communications team to fulfill the mission and strategic goals of the department. This task may include independent search and identification of relevant content for the Confounder – including, but not limited to, events, jobs, and human interest content from outside sources. A successful candidate would be able to identify, troubleshoot, and report technical issues with WordPress and Mailchimp to the appropriate team members as needed. This role may require communication with alumni via email for job postings and events. Other job duties may include recruiting individuals for #IamEmoryEPI highlights and collaborating with the communications team to generate creative solutions to execute the Epidemiology departments communications goals.
Requirements:
– 1st year student in Epidemiology MPH program
– Strong writing/editing skills and attention to detail
– Experience with WordPress and/or Mailchimp preferred
– Available in-person for bi-weekly team meetings on campus
– Responsive to email and collaborative mentality
– Work hours are typically inconsistent (20 minutes here and there), and may include Saturdays and Sundays
How to apply: Please email your resume and a brief description of your relevant experience and interest in the position to duncan [dot] mahood [at] emory [dot] edu before November 11th.
Category : News/Events
Join the Epidemiology Department Tuesday, November 5th from 8-10am for the Bagel Breakfast.
Category : Student Opportunities
The Office of Career Development is pleased to host our 14th annual Outstanding APE Award recognizing RSPH students who best demonstrate excellence in practice-based public health practicums with goals to improve the quality of health for people & communities, to deliver quality public health services, or to develop policies that improve public health infrastructure. Finalists will be notified by mid-December and winners announced at the Public Health in Action Celebration (PHIA) Spring 2020.
Category : Student Opportunities
Emory 21 Days of Peace is an initiative Emory Institute for Developing Nations (IDN), in partnership with Emory Campus Life, in collaboration with The Carter Center Human Rights Program and the United States Institute of Peace—was inspired to expand on the one-day International Day of Peace by developing a campaign titled “Emory 21 Days of Peace.” This year marks the 4th annual campaign. In the hopes of affirming positive peace as an alternative to the seemingly ubiquitous violence around the world, the goal of Emory 21 Days of Peace is to educate, inspire, and empower students with tangible skills to work for peace both in their local and global communities.
This year, Emory 21 Days of Peace is partnering with The OpEd Project, an organization which has an excellent track record of partnering with universities across the US, helping them channel their best ideas to media gatekeepers, and disseminate these ideas to the broadest audiences. As part of the tangible skills for peacebuilding, Emory students will have the opportunity to participate in a day-long “Write To Change The World” seminar which is designed to test assumptions about our individual knowledge, and what it takes to be influential on a large scale. Participants will explore the source of credibility; the patterns and elements of persuasion; the difference between being “right” and being effective; how to preach beyond the choir; and how to think bigger about knowledge—to have more impact in the world. Participants emerge with concrete results, including the outline for an OpEd. Participants will also have ongoing access to The OpEd Project national network of high-level Mentor-Editors, for individual feedback on their work.
Category : Alumni
The Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity at the University of Connecticut invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position with a preferred start date of January 1, 2020. The candidate will be expected to contribute to the research mission of the center in nutrition, food marketing, and/or health disparities. This is a full time, annually renewable position with a maximum duration of 2 years.
This Postdoctoral Fellow will contribute to research on nutrition, food marketing and health disparities under Dr. Frances Fleming-Milici, Assistant Research Professor, Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include nutritional analyses, quantitative and qualitative data collection, data analyses, literature reviews, grant writing, and writing scientific papers. Additional duties include supervising and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, including dietetics interns’ research rotation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Ph.D. in Nutrition, Public Health, Public Policy, Psychology, or related field completed within the past 2 years
Registered Dietician
Proficient in SPSS, SAS, STATA or other statistical software programs
Strong analytical and statistical skills (e.g., multivariate analyses)
Strong oral and written communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates whose research interests intersect with those of supervising faculty
Ability to work independently
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Experience presenting research to a range of audiences
Experience computing and evaluating nutrient content and nutritional quality of food and dietary patterns (e.g., HEI, DQI-I, DRI)
APPOINTMENT TERMS
This is a full-time, annually renewable position based in Hartford CT.
TO APPLY
Select “Apply” to be redirected to Academic Jobs Online to complete your application. Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement and examples of recent publications, and names and contact information for three references. Evaluation of applicants will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.
Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check. (Search #2020144)
All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics, which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.
For more information and to apply, click HERE.
Category : News/Events
Do you love Epi, stats, and/or podcasts? Check out this the CASUAL INFERENCE PODCAST!! Check it out by clicking HERE and stay tuned for Episode 1 coming Nov 8!
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