California Epidemiologic Investigation Service (Cal-EIS) Fellowship, California Department of Public Health

The California Epidemiologic Investigation Service (Cal-EIS) is a one-year training program for health professionals who have at least a master’s degree in a field related to public health. The mission of Cal-EIS is to prepare epidemiologists for public health leadership positions in California.

Beginning July 1 through June 30, each Fellow is assigned to a Preceptor in a Program within the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) or within a local health department (LHD). The specific opportunities will depend in part upon the Preceptor and Program. Assignments may be available in fields such as environmental health; infectious disease control; chronic disease prevention; injury and violence prevention; maternal, child, and adolescent health; and others.

At the beginning of the training year, each Preceptor and assigned Fellow jointly identify and develop projects. Fellows perform activities and achieve competencies over a broad range of public health/epidemiology functions. Previous fellows have performed descriptive and/or analytic epidemiologic studies, evaluated programs to determine their effects on the incidence or severity of health problems, and investigated disease clusters. Former Cal-EIS Fellows have studied problems ranging from the relationship of air pollution and cardiovascular mortality to COVID-19 response.
If applicable, Cal-EIS Preceptors assist the Fellow in preparing the results of his or her studies for publication.

The application package must be emailed or postmarked by October 31, 2024 for the following training year July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026; supplemental forms (official transcripts from graduate education and three letters of recommendation) must also be emailed or postmarked by October 31. Applications that do not meet these deadlines will not be considered for the current cycle. Application documents that are submitted electronically must be received by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on October 31, 2024.

Primary selection criteria are a demonstrated interest in and ability to practice epidemiology in a public health agency in California, and commitment to a career in epidemiology in California. 

Cal-EIS Applicant Requirements

• United States citizenship or possession of a Permanent Resident Card (green card) permitting one to live and work permanently in the United States.
• Possession of a master’s or doctoral degree in a health-related field (e.g., Masters of Public Health – Epidemiology/Biostatistics track preferred, doctorate in Epidemiology or Public Health, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine); and having taken at least two courses in epidemiology and two courses in biostatistics, and one course in R during graduate/professional school. 
• Applicant must reside within California during the Fellowship.
• Demonstrated analytical skills.’
• The primary selection criteria are demonstrated interest in and ability to practice epidemiology in a California public health agency, and commitment to a career in epidemiology in California. 

For more information and application instructions, visit the Cal-EIS Fellowship webpage.

Public Health Laboratory Fellowship Program, Association of Public Health Laboratories

The Public Health Laboratory Fellowship Program aims to strengthen laboratory systems and workforce needs by developing the next generation of public health scientists! Thus, the fellowship program will focus on training participants in alignment with established laboratory core competencies and offer experiential learning opportunities across laboratory science focus areas. 

Fellowship terms are one year, with a possible extension for a second year, depending on the fellowship and funding availability. ​​

APHL offers flexible start dates to meet fellow’s and mentor’s needs. ​

Fellows will work on projects specific to a laboratory science focus area that will support public health, One Health, and other initiatives. Below are examples of the different focus areas fellows could be matched with and placed into: 

PhD Program in Biological Sciences in Public Health (BPH), Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

The PhD Program in Biological Sciences in Public Health (BPH) at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health emphasizes interdisciplinary basic research spanning from molecular biology to human populations. BPH students develop individualized research projects focused on defining the molecular underpinnings of human health and disease by employing cutting-edge approaches in biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, genomics, metabolic biology, physiology, immunology, biophysics, computational and systems biology, and bioengineering. A central goal of the research in this program, whether basic or translational, is the improved understanding, prevention, and treatment of the most common and impactful global health threats.
 
The program encompasses laboratories and faculty mentors in the Departments of Environmental Health, Immunology, and Infectious Diseases, Molecular Metabolism, and Nutrition. Major areas of investigation include: 

• The Metabolic Basis of Health and Disease
• Immunology and Infectious Diseases
• Molecular and Integrative Physiological Sciences

While the program roots cut across the entire range of biological sciences, the research also employs core quantitative disciplines (e.g., biostatistics and epidemiology), as well as approaches that bridge biology, chemistry, engineering, and computation. Students attracted to this program generally share this interdisciplinary interest and a desire to confront the most pressing health issues of our time.

All students admitted into this training program are provided full tuition, health insurance and stipend support. Our graduates hold distinguished positions in academia, industry, government, and other arenas of life science research, consulting, communications and policy. The application deadline for the 2025-26 Academic Year is December 1, 2024.

More information can be found on our website: http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/biological-sciences/ or through these upcoming recruitment events:

BPH Virtual Open House – September 26, 3:30-4:30 pm EST: Register now to join the discussion

HILS Virtual Open House – October 17, 5:00-7:00 PM – Admissions Panel with Faculty Panelists
Register here

BPH Virtual Open House – November 5, 10:00-11:00 am EST: Register now to join the discussion

HILS Virtual Open House – November 7, 5:00-7:00 PM – Breakout Sessions with HILS Programs
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Lead Epidemiologist or Research Data Scientist, University of Virginia Department of Infectious Diseases and International Health

The Department of Infectious Diseases and International Health at UVA is seeking a Lead Epidemiologist or Research Data Scientist to join Dr. Kathleen McManus’ research team. The research experiences will span a number of research projects that focus on HIV care, HIV prevention, and health policy. The overarching goal of Dr. McManus’s research is to quantify and characterize the impact of health policies on the United States’ plan to end the HIV epidemic and ultimately to improve health policies for people with HIV and those at risk for HIV. This position is a leadership role in strategizing, coordinating, and implementing data-related initiatives within the research team. Opportunities to generate and present scholarly work are expected. The role will require both careful management and analyses of large datasets, as well as, additional creative and challenging projects.

Minimum Requirements:

Data Scientist, Research

Education: Master’s Degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Data Science, or related fields
Experience: Three years of relevant experience.
Licensure: None

Data Scientist, Intermediate

Education: Master’s Degree required.
Experience: 3-5 years relevant experience.
Licensure: None required

This position will remain open until filled. View the application instructions and full job posting here.

Syndemic Epidemiologist, Georgia Department of Public Health

As a Syndemic Epidemiologist within the Division of Epidemiology at the Georgia Department of Public Health, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.  

Job Responsibilities

• Work with epidemiologists in multiple areas, including but not limited to HIV, STI, and drug overdose surveillance to identify data sources. 
• Conduct data matches across multiple data sources to evaluate and describe this co-occurrence of infections and other conditions that have been identified as syndemics.
• Identify data sources that describe socioeconomic and other related contextual factors that impact the occurrence of these syndemics and apply data to analyses using a health equity lens. 
• Collaborate with program partners to use data to identify potential needs in care and prevention activities. 
• Work with the project coordinator for HIV cluster detection and response (CDR) to apply a syndemic framework to CDR data collection, review, and response planning.
• Conceptualize and write annual reports related to these analyses.
• Propose and develop syndemic-related data products based on feedback from local public health districts, including guidelines and data dashboards. 

Application deadline: September 29th 2024

For more information and application instructions, visit this link.

HIV C-CORE Project Coordinator, Georgia Department of Public Health

As a HIV C-CORE Project Coordinator within the Division of Epidemiology at the Georgia Department of Public Health, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day activities of this project including timeline, budget, staff capacity, strategic planning, and project risk assessment. ensure deliverables are met in a timely manner.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all partners (DPH, Emory, local health departments, and community partners) and lead staff member for collaborations with other jurisdictions across the U.S. 
• Oversee the development and monitoring of outcome measures for each strategy that is implemented. 
• Update state guidance documents and SOPs.
• Organize and facilitate team and state-wide meetings.
• maintain an ongoing record of activities, successes, and challenges throughout the project life cycle. This project involves developing and providing guidance to other jurisdictions across the U.S., so evaluation of activities is critical.
• Supervise and advise an evaluator who will assist in the development, data collection, and measurement of outcomes. 
• Present project updates and key activities to leadership and at conferences.

Application deadline: September 29, 2024

For more information and application instructions, visit this link.

HIV C-CORE Evaluator, Georgia Department of Public Health

As a HIV C-CORE Evaluator within the Division of Epidemiology at the Georgia Department of Public Health, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.   

Job Responsibilities

• Work with the Project Coordinator to design evaluation methodologies and develop outcome measures for any activities that are implemented during the project. 
• Lead public health program evaluations and needs assessments by monitoring, recording, and evaluating data related to the outcome measures. This may include, but is not limited to, partner participation in meetings, implementation of trainings for local Health Department staff, use of funds for response activities.
• Collaborate closely with other epidemiologists and staff from the Office of HIV/AIDS and STI to identify gaps in qualitative and quantitative data collected from a disease surveillance system.
• This position will be responsible for reporting outcome measures and presenting key findings to the project coordinator, leadership, and CDC project officers.

Application Deadline: September 29th, 2024

For more information and application instructions, visit this link.

Data Analyst, Chiu Lab of The Department of Public Health Sciences at Penn State College of Medicine

Administration Fellowship, Barnes-Jewish Hospital

The David A. Gee Administrative Fellowship is a two-year rotation-based program that is your opportunity to prepare you to become a leader in the challenging and rewarding field of academic medicine. The fellowship program at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, affiliated with the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, provides the opportunity to participate, manage, and lead projects of strategic importance while learning from and alongside our executive leadership team.

Fellows come from diverse backgrounds and are having an impact here in St. Louis and across the country. Many of the program alumni serve on a Fellowship Advisory Committee to support the fellowship and support fellows as mentors. BJH executive leadership team views fellows as a deep talent pool to prepare for roles of increasing responsibility.

To learn more, please email us BJHAdminFellowship [at] bjc [dot] org or visit the hospital LinkedIn Page. You can also view the fellowship program webpage here for more information.

Apply by September 20, 2024 at 11:59:59 p.m. See this link for application instructions.