Assistant Epidemiologist, Department of Infectious Diseases

The Assistant Epidemiologist will work on several projects in The Prevention Epicenter of Emory and Collaborating Healthcare Facilities (PEACH II), a 5-year CDC-funded program addressing healthcare-associated infections caused by multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) across the healthcare delivery spectrum. PEACH II includes a portfolio of research that can influence or change standard practices and fill gaps in current infection prevention guidance. Projects advance transdisciplinary research incorporating human factors engineering, microbiome therapeutics, environmental microbiology, and bioinformatics. Activities will occur in the largest healthcare system in metropolitan Atlanta, GA (pop. 5 million), utilize Emory Healthcare’s Clinical Data Warehouse as well as established research ties to a multi-state network of nursing homes, long-standing research collaborations with other Prevention Epicenters, Georgia Emerging Infections Program and Georgia Department of Health.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Under limited supervision, the epidemiologist would have knowledge of advanced statistical methods to analyze, develop, implement, and promote new and creative strategies and solutions to address public health issues and challenges in a clinical research environment.
• Designs, manages, and evaluates large, state-level (group-randomized) controlled trial.
• Thoroughly understands and executes study protocols and procedures to ensure accurate and consistent collection of data.
• Provides technical expertise and advice on study design and data analysis using a variety of statistical methods.
• May provide assistance with interpretation of statistical analysis for peer review.
• Contributes to grant proposals, protocols, data analysis plans and management, reports, manuscripts, and presentation of study findings.
• May participate in peer-reviewed manuscript authorship and occasional travel to scientific conferences.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A master’s degree in public health (epidemiology) or related research intensive field from an accredited school.
• At least one year of related experience, which could be classified as fellowships, research assistantships, or part-time research activities, is preferred.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University location as needed.  Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

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Open Positions, Emory Health Services Research Center

The following positions are open at the Emory Health Services Research Center:

• Assistant Professor
• Post Doctoral Fellow
• Biostatistician
• Assistant Epidemiologist

The biostats and epi positions are designed for recent MPH grads. We are hoping to identify someone finishing at RSPH in May, though we do have funds to hire someone in a part-time capacity now if there is availability and interest (this could also be an option for phd students).  The biostats position may be applicable for an MPH-epi who has excellent analytic skills. 

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Open Positions, Heluna Health

Rickettsial Zoonoses Branch ORISE Fellowship, CDC

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium

Connect with Alaska Native culture and excel in your career at ANTHC, where there are hundreds of diverse jobs that all help provide the best health services to Alaska Native and American Indian people around our state.

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If you have questions regarding any of the open positions or how to submit an online application, please call ANTHC’s Human Resources at (907) 729-1301 or email careers [at] anthc [dot] org.

Multiple Tenure Track Positions in Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Indiana University

The Indiana University School of Public Health‐Bloomington (SPH‐B) invites applications for multiple tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics. This is an open-rank search and applicants at all levels (assistant, associate, or full professors) are welcome. SPH-B seeks individuals who will contribute scientific excellence through rigorous research and teaching in epidemiological and/or biostatistical methods, public health policy and practice, and through community engagement to build the evidence base to responsibly promote health in the populations they serve. These 10‐month appointments would ideally start August 1, 2022, although an earlier or later start date is negotiable. Applications received by February 1, 2022, will receive full consideration, and applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

Responsibilities:

Tenure track faculty in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics are expected substantially contribute to the overall academic excellence of the department by fostering and maintaining a robust research portfolio; pursuing and managing extramural research funding and support; teaching and mentoring students at the undergraduate and/or graduate level as designated by the department chairperson; and actively participating in the overall research and teaching mission of the department, school, and university. Areas of special interest include, but are not limited to: computational methods to address complex problems in infectious disease, nutrition, obesity, and related health outcomes; social, structural, and economic influences of HIV risk; statistical genetics and genetic epidemiology, genome wide and epigenome-related association studies, and modeling high-dimensional data; research in addiction and physical activity, and cancer and cardiovascular epidemiology; comparative effectiveness, causal inference, and rigor and reproducibility. All research areas related to health will be considered, with preference given to research that is collaborative, synergistic with other SPH-B and Indiana University faculty and aligns with major funding priorities. These positions are located on the campus of Indiana University, Bloomington (IUB) in Bloomington, Indiana, and successful candidates are expected to work on the IUB campus to allow full engagement with the department, school, campus, and community.

Qualifications:

Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in epidemiology, biostatistics or a closely related field from an accredited educational institution. A firm commitment to the role of diversity in all aspects of research, education and service is essential. Candidates must have teaching experience at the graduate or professional level. Good interpersonal skills, effective communication skills, and the ability to work cooperatively and congenially within a diverse faculty are required. Leadership skills and vision for enhancing the academic components of an interdisciplinary department are essential. Candidates for associate and full professor positions must also demonstrate a record of scholarly achievement appropriate for a senior career level, including extramurally funded research as a corresponding principal investigator, current funding or strong potential to secure external funding, and experience leading sizeable research initiatives.

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Unique Entity ID Webinar, Jan 12

For grant applications due on or after January 25, 2022, applicants must have a Unique Entity ID (UEI)  at the time of application submission, as the federal government transitions from DUNS numbers.

Wondering how to get a UEI? On January 12, 2022, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is offering a repeat of the popular webinar “All about the Unique Entity ID (SAM) for the Recipient Community”. The General Services Administration’s (GSA) Integrated Award Environment (IAE) will present about the new System for Award Management (SAM) Unique Entity ID. The session is targeted towards the recipient community and will walk through everything a recipient of federal awards needs to know in preparation for the transition, including a demo of how to request a new Unique Entity ID (SAM). Register to reserve your spot!

Global Health Technical Training Fellowship

Application eligibility for the PHI/CDC Global Health Fellowship Program’s off-cycle cohort is expanded to include recent graduates from all institutions! 

DEADLINE:

Due to CDC’s on-going interest in bringing on new fellows, applications will remain open until filled. Priority will be provided to those who *submit an application as soon as possible. *If you already submitted your application, it is currently under review. The program will contact all candidates by end of December with a status update.

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY:
 

The pilot program supports CDC’s efforts to expand the diversity of degrees and backgrounds represented within its workforce. Public Health Institute is not recruiting for the regular application cycle this winter. Please closely review the eligibility requirements for this off-cycle pilot program below.

MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s or Doctoral degree completed by the end of January 2022 or within the past five years (no earlier than February 2017).
  • Priority consideration will be given to applicants from underrepresented backgrounds such as those with a degree from a Minority-Serving Institution, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), and Asian America and Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AAPISIs). You can search for your institution here.
• U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident and authorized to work in the U.S. 
• Available to begin the one-year fellowship program remotely in early February 2022 with expected relocation to Atlanta, Georgia.

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Part-time Epidemiology Instructor, Southern CT State University Online EMPH Program

We are looking for a part-time instructor to teach Introduction to Epidemiology for our new Executive MPH Program in management and leadership at Southern Connecticut State University. The course will be taught entirely online, synchronously on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 7:40 – 8:55 pm. The course is an 8-week course and runs from March 21st to May 15th.  In order to be considered, you must have at least an MPH degree in any discipline, but with extensive epidemiology content, teaching experience is a plus.  If interested, please email a copy of your CV, along with a brief message, and any teaching evaluations to the Department Chair, Dr. Jean Breny, at brenyj1 [at] southernct [dot] edu.