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ORISE Policy Analysis Fellowship

Category : Alumni

A fellowship opportunity is available within the Office of Policy, Planning and Partnerships of the National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is one of the major operation components of the Department of Health and Human Services. CDC works to protect America from health, safety and security threats, both foreign and in the U.S. Whether diseases start at home or abroad, are chronic or acute, curable or preventable, human error or deliberate attack, CDC fights disease and supports communities and citizens to do the same.

The primary mission for NCEH/ Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) is to protect people’s health from environmental hazards that can be present in the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the world that sustains us. The Center accomplishes this by investigating the relationship between environmental factors and health, developing guidance, and building partnerships to support healthy decision making.

Under the guidance of a mentor, the participant will be trained and gain experience by:

  • Developing and implementing an annual strategic communication plans in coordination with the Office of the Director, Office of Policy, Planning and Partnerships and Office of Communications
  • Drafting, analyzing, and reviewing internal and public facing materials for NCEH/ATSDR programs, partners, and stakeholders, including website updates, fact sheets, infographics, and newsletters
  • Reviewing and creating materials to communicate findings from scientific research and activities
  • Collaborating with scientists and subject matter experts to identify research products for communication materials
  • Collaborating with key staff on NCEH/ATSDR content and product development
  • Evaluating reports, materials and products created by grantees, NCEH/ATSDR staff, and partners and making recommendations for improvement including identifying additional activities, materials, and products to help facilitate meeting overall program goals
  • Translating scientific materials into a visual format for varied audiences
  • Reviewing program reports and materials to develop annual success stories in written and visual formats (infographic, fact sheet, executive summaries, etc.)
  • Collaborating to create templates based on grantee, NCEH/ATSDR staff, and partner needs
  • Participating in external group meetings and supporting group members’ reporting and communication tasks
  • Participating in various NCEH/ATSDR research activities

Anticipated Appointment Start Date: September 1, 2021 (start date is flexible)

This program, administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and CDC. The initial appointment can be up to one year, but may be renewed upon recommendation of CDC contingent on the availability of funds. The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. The appointment is full-time at CDC in the Atlanta, Georgia, area. Participants do not become employees of CDC, DOE or the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits.

Qualifications:

The qualified candidate should have received a master’s degree in one of the relevant fields, or be currently pursuing the degree with completion by the end of August 2021. Degree must have been received within the past five years.

Preferred skills:

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and organizational skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills 
  • Experience with developing communications materials
  • Ability to conceptualize complex problems and identify possible approaches or solutions and translate into a visual format for presentations and other related materials
  • Strong research and analytical skills
  • Knowledge of Adobe InDesign
 

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Degree: Master’s Degree received within the last 60 months or anticipated to be received by 8/31/2021 11:59:00 PM.
  • Discipline(s):
    • Communications and Graphics Design 
    • Life Health and Medical Sciences 
    • Social and Behavioral Sciences 

A complete application consists of:

  • An application
  • Transcripts – Click here for detailed information about acceptable transcripts
  • A current resume/CV, including academic history, employment history, relevant experiences, and publication list
  • One educational or professional recommendation. Your application will be considered incomplete, and will not be reviewed until one recommendation is submitted.

All documents must be in English or include an official English translation.

If you have questions, send an email to ORISE [dot] CDC [dot] NCEH [at] orau [dot] org. Please include the reference code for this opportunity in your email.

Application Deadline:
8/30/2021 3:00:00 PM Eastern Time Zone
 
To apply click here!

Director of Global Research Operations, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Category : Alumni

The Department of Epidemiology, at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, studies the frequency, distribution, and determinants of disease in humans, a fundamental science of public health. In addition to pursuing ground-breaking global research initiatives, we educate and prepare future medical leaders and practitioners as part of our mission to ignite positive changes in the quality of health across the world.

The HaSET (“happiness” in Amharic) Maternal and Child Health Research Program at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Boston Children’s Hospital invites applications for a Director of Global Research Operations to lead Dr. Grace Chan’s global maternal and child health research program. Dr. Chan’s current program, HaSET works closely with partners in Ethiopia and Ethiopia’s Federal Ministry of Health to generate evidence to improve maternal and child health programs and policies. The program’s success recently secured additional funding to expand research operations for several nested studies. See https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/haset/ for more information.

The Director of Global Research Operations will provide full-time research and administrative management for a team of over 150 staff spanning four institutions in the US and Ethiopia: the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston Children’s Hospital, St. Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College, and the Ethiopian Public Health Institute. The Director will be responsible for overseeing all of HaSET’s global operations by working closely with Dr. Grace Chan on strategic planning for HaSET; leading the program expansion with additional studies; and overseeing core organizational elements including research operations, financial planning, human resources management, research administration and compliance, and resource management. 

Job-Specific Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Research Program Operations:

  • Manage the portfolio of a large  maternal and child health research program in Ethiopia with multiple funding streams and subsidies
  • Strategically plan and develop current and new research studies and initiatives
  • Work directly with Country PIs, HaSET Country Director, and research team to develop, implement, and manage HaSET’s operational infrastructure, coordinated and harmonized across four institutions, research offices, and field site
  • Oversee the allocation of staff, funds, and resources to new initiatives based on need
  • Oversee implementation of study protocols, develop and execute project work plans, protocols, and objectives, analyzing and tracking progress to meet quality targets and deadlines
  • Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for new research projects, create administrative policies and procedures tailored to new studies to ensure programmatic success
  • Create workflows, assign roles and responsibilities to staff, and ensure all necessary resources are allocated to ensure operational success
  • Identify obstacles and challenges to operational success, propose solutions, and implement problem-solving actions as needed
  • Develop and manage complex relationships with international subcontractors, stakeholders, and partner academic institutions and government entities
  • Serve as the primary contact for the PI at an executive level, including financials management, compliance, legal, human resources, and shipments internally and at partnering institutions, etc.
  • Oversee administrative activities of projects, including file system organization, procurement, reimbursements, inventory management, communications, meeting management, and travel arrangements
  • Oversee program communication efforts to develop and produce all program materials including HR recruitment, program websites, and newsletters
  • Lead HaSET weekly leadership and management calls

Research Administration:

  • Ensure all regulatory compliance is up to date and research protocols are strictly followed
  • Oversee IRB applications, track submissions and modifications, and ensure research is conducted following ethical standards
  • Coordinate overall grant related administrative work. Direct grant proposal processes, prepare and draft research proposals, develop administrative and financial components of the application, draft progress reports, present scientific reports to external stakeholders, and facilitate progress meetings
  • Research and identify grants and other external funding opportunities
  • Strategize, develop, and implement key management policies and operating practices, including Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), subcontracts, material transfer agreements, and data access agreements

Duties and responsibilities will be continued in the “Additional Information” section. 

PLEASE NOTE: This position has a term end date of 2 years from date of hire, with the possibility of extension. Travel of up to 40% will be required once the University’s normal operations resume.

PLEASE NOTE: A writing sample and a case study exercise will be requested of shortlisted candidates.

PLEASE NOTE: The primary work location for this position is Boston, Massachusetts. Until our return to campus, which is still to-be-determined but anticipated to begin as soon as August/September 2021 (or later into the fall), this interview process and position will be conducted virtually – including virtual interviews, remote onboarding, and remote work. The remote nature of this position is only temporary. Local, on-campus work will be required as a condition of continued employment once the School and this role return to an operational status that supports it.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree required
  • 7+ years of related experience required
  • Prior supervisory experience required

Additional Qualifications and Skills

The following job-specific skills and competencies are preferred:

  • Master’s Degree (MPH or equivalent)
  • Experience working with research in Africa 
  • Experience working in an academic, global health, and/or research environment
  • Experience working in low and middle income countries (LMICs), specifically 2+ years of long-term field experience in low and middle income countries (LMICs) is a plus
  • Experience working with maternal and child health observational research
  • Advanced knowledge of financial and operational regulations concerning sponsored and international research
  • Experience with both Google Suite and Microsoft office products
  • Experience with Institutional Review Board (IRB) management
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including cross-cultural communication
  • Excellent problem-solving, supervisory, and organizational skills
  • Handles and prioritizes multiple program activities and balance conflicting priorities
  • Capacity to handle confidential information discretely and appropriately
  • Maintain the highest degree of professionalism and diplomacy at all times with diverse constituents across institutions and countries

The following cultural competencies are also preferred:

  • Awareness of and aptitude to appropriately and effectively understand, respect, and adapt to cultural and identity-based difference within group environments
  • Knowledge of and commitment to concepts and issues tied to social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Skills related to creating and supporting an environment that allows for inclusion, effective intercultural engagement, and personal humility and authenticity
  • Experience fostering and reinforcing an environment that values unique experiences, cultures, backgrounds, and goals

Additional Information

Duties and Responsibilities continued: 

Financial Management: 

  • Lead financial operations for the PI’s global research portfolio, including developing complex annual budgets, conducting specialized financial analysis and modeling in partnership with Grants Managers, leading monthly calls with Grants Managers, and ensuring compliance with funding terms and conditions as well as institution policies
  • Monitor budgets and spending across four institutions; identify, analyze, and resolve complex discrepancies; and revise budget and spending plans as appropriate
  • Manage international subrecipients, including subaward development, amendments, monitoring, and payment processes
  • Identify obstacles and challenges to resource management and propose solutions as needed
  • Negotiate with vendors and facilitate contracts and subawards on behalf of projects

Personnel Management:

  • Responsible for effective staff management, including recruitment and onboarding; training and development; workflow and performance management; and the promotion of an inclusive and innovative work environment
  • Supervise and build the operational capacity of a diverse team of over 150 staff (program managers, coordinators, supervisors, research assistants, data collectors, administrative staff, and trainees) in Boston and Ethiopia, provide staff mentoring and training
  • Directly supervise up to four full-time employees and indirectly manage up to four reports in Ethiopia. Provide management support to other managers on the team
  • Perform other duties as assigned

To learn more and apply click here!

Multiple Openings with LA County Acute Communicable Disease Control Epidemiology and Data Unit

Category : Alumni

Heluna Health is hiring multiple positions to work with the Los Angeles County Acute Communicable Disease Control Epidemiology and Data Unit. Selected candidates will be hired by Heluna Health and placed within the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. There are multiple positions available across four job classifications: Epidemiologist, Senior Application Developer, Research Analyst II, and Epidemiology Analyst. All positions will support COVID-19 response efforts and are fully remote. Out-of-state candidates are encouraged to apply as long as they can work Pacific Time hours. More information can be found in the links below. Please note that each link may be used to recruit for multiple teams.

To learn more and apply click on the links below:

Epidemiologist

Senior Application Developer

Research Analyst II

Epidemiology Analyst

Health Services and Facilities Consultant, Florida Department of Health

Category : Alumni

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a highly responsible professional position that requires training, expertise, and experience in public health policy analysis, program evaluation, and statistical analysis.  The incumbent will perform epidemiologic analysis, using data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System, Florida Youth Surveys, and other secondary data sources to increase the knowledge and understanding of patterns and determinants of chronic disease morbidity and mortality, including tobacco-related conditions, maternal and child health indicators, and health risk behaviors. Programs designed to prevent, reduce, and control chronic disease will also be analyzed and evaluated using epidemiologic and statistical techniques in conjunction with other evaluation and analytic methods.

This position is located in the Division of Community Health Promotion, Public Health Research Epidemiology Section. Public Health Research Unit includes epidemiologic programs, such as the Environmental Public Health Tracking (EPHT) Program, the Florida Cancer Data System (FCDS), Florida Birth Defects Registry (FBDR), Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS), Occupational Health and Safety Program (OHSP), the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), and Florida Youth Surveys. The Public Health Research Section has been tasked with providing guidance and expertise to staff conducting research in the Department.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) 1: Experience analyzing data using statistical software programs
  • KSA 2: Experience analyzing public health data
  • KSA 3: Experiencing developing, communicating, and disseminating results
  • KSA 4: Experience writing peer-reviewed journal articles and scientific presentations
  • KSA 5: Experience with biostatistics, epidemiology, and/or research and surveillance

Qualifications:

Minimum –

  • Ability to perform statistical analysis using statistical software such as SAS and SUDAAN.
  • Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work activities.
  • Ability to complete assignments on time and correctly.

Preferred –

  • Masters-level training in epidemiology, statistics, or a related field of public health.
  • Knowledge of database structure and design.
  • Ability to organize data into logical formats for presentations, reports, publications and other written materials.
  • Ability to update and create new coding.
  • Ability to conduct fact finding research.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
  • Previous experience in public health and statistics.

This job posting closes on 08/06/2021. To learn more and apply click here!

Environmental Epidemiologist, Utah Department of Health

Category : Alumni

Do you have experience in environmental epidemiology? The Utah Department of Health needs you as an Environmental Epidemiologist/Health Assessor to join the Utah APPLETREE Program within the Environmental Epidemiology Program (EEP). The Utah APPLETREE Program is responsible for evaluating and responding to environmental public health issues and is part of a cooperative agreement with the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), a federal public health agency. In this role you analyze the relationships between environmental contaminant exposures and public health outcomes by collaborating with other staff and governmental agency partners. Additionally, you respond to environmental health investigations, support emergency preparedness for environmental exposures, and work with other areas and programs to provide support as needed. You also support safe siting activities for the Utah Choose Safe Places Program for Early Care and Education centers. You collaborate and work with local health departments, tribal communities, universities, childcare providers, the public, and stakeholders throughout Utah, and state and federal partners.

Principal Duties 
As the Environmental Epidemiologist/Health Assessor, you will:

  •  Design, conduct, and report on public health assessments and public health consultations, including toxicological investigations and related activities on health impacts of exposure to toxic substances in the environment statewide.
  • Compile, review, analyze and interpret environmental contaminant data and laboratory results to identify possible sources of contamination and determine potential health effects and public health risk.
  • Review health outcome data to evaluate potential links between site contaminants and community health outcomes.
  • Respond to inquiries from the public, local health departments, or tribal communities regarding illness associated with exposures to toxicants from hazardous waste sites.
  • Educate affected communities and local health professionals about site contamination and potential health effects.
  • Develops educational materials and speaks to state or community groups.
  • Support program efforts to implement the Utah Choose Safe Places Program and address environmental health hazards at childcare facilities.
  • Participate in local, regional, and national monthly calls and conferences.
  • Prepare and deliver presentations and trainings to other public agencies and organizations on various environmental health topics.
  • Answer technical questions regarding data, trends or results from environmental health assessments.
  • Interact with public via meetings, telephone, and field visits responding to community health concerns & analyzing health outcome data.
  • Assist in the preparation of advisories, fact sheets, web content, and other marketing and educational material.
  • Work collaboratively with other staff, partners, and stakeholders in the fields of epidemiology, toxicology, and environmental quality.  

The Ideal Candidate

  • Must have a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Environmental Epidemiology, Toxicology, Environmental Science, Public Health, or related field.
  • Must be proficient in R, SAS, or other statistical programming language, as well as Microsoft Office.
  • Must have knowledge of epidemiological data collection procedures.
  • Must possess knowledge of: theory, practices, methods, and techniques of epidemiology and environmental health.
  • Has knowledge of exposure assessment methods used in environmental epidemiology, including biomonitoring, and geographic information system (GIS) approaches.
  • Has skill in analyzing, interpreting, and evaluating epidemiological and statistical data.
  • Has the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with state and federal environmental agencies, community representatives, and the media.
  • Has substantial oral and written communication skills.
  • Is adept at community outreach and knowledgeable of health education.

Why You Should Join Our Team
This is an opportunity to make a difference. Along with the satisfaction of working with environmental epidemiologists, scientists, and policymakers to support Utah’s healthcare facilities in improving their infection control programs – you will receive great health and retirement benefits, such as, generous paid time off so you can have a positive work life balance. Click here to view a summary of all the benefits we offer.

The Agency 
 To learn more about the APPLETREE Program within the EEP, click here. If offered this position, your continued employment will be contingent upon passing a fingerprint background check.

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions:

  • The typical office setting for this job is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated. However, you may encounter some risks that are associated with any office setting, for example, the safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
  • Standard Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Physical Requirements:

  • Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.

How to Apply:

To learn more and apply to this position click here!

Applied Epidemiology Fellowship, Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists

Category : Alumni

The Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) has reopened the Class XIX Applied Epidemiology Fellowship (AEF) program application to accept new applications for placements beginning summer 2021. The new application deadline is Friday, July 23, 2021. The goal of AEF is to provide a high quality on-the-job training experience in applied epidemiology for recent graduates and prepare fellows for long-term career placement at the state and local level. Based on their interests and available positions, fellows are matched to a state or local health agency for two years under the guidance of two experienced mentors.

During their assignment, fellows develop a set of core competency skills related to epidemiologic methods, communication skills, public health practice and policy.

How to Apply
To apply for AEF Class XIX consideration, please view and complete the online application at https://cste.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3dDgpn6PEno7ovY by Friday, July 23, 2021.
 
For more information, including eligibility requirements, visit www.cstefellows.org. If you have questions about the fellowship application, please contact CSTE via email at aef [at] cste [dot] org or call the National Office at 770-458-3811. 

Director of the Office of Health Data and Research, Mississippi State Department of Health

Category : Alumni

The Mississippi Department of Health is accepting applications for the Director of the Office of Health Data and Research. The Office of Health Data and Research is responsible for epidemiological and biostatistical support for the non-communicable disease programs. The programs include Preventive Health, Maternal and Child Health, Women’s Health, Rural Health, Behavioral Health, and several population surveillance programs. Office of Health Data and Research staff are physically located in three offices in the metro-Jackson area. A few of the responsibilities of position include:

  • Providing leadership for the Office of Health Data and Research, collaborating with other
    directors at MSDH, and managing all aspects of the program by administering policy,
    procedures, and programming initiatives.
  • Designing and executing epidemiology and biostatistical activities; formulating,
    recommending, and implementing changes.
  • Developing, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based and/or evidence-informed
    strategies to address public health needs in the state of Mississippi.
  • Serving as Principal Investigator for several population surveillance programs.
  • Fostering collaborative relationships with internal and external partners to support
    programming.

Please follow this link to view the job requirement for Research Biostatistician, Chief on the Mississippi State Personnel Board website. To apply send your resume to recruitment [at] msdh [dot] ms [dot] gov with HDR Director in the subject line.
Preference will be given to applicants with a doctoral degree. Preference will also be given to applicants with experience in the following areas: public health core competencies, grant writing and grant management principles, supervision, and effective communication skills.

MSDH also will be hiring additional Epidemiologists I, II, and III to support work in several different program areas such as injury prevention, substance use prevention, maternal and child health, and healthy aging.


MSDH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Bioinformatics Fellow, CDC

Category : Alumni

Biologist (Bioinformatician)

Deputy Director of Infectious Diseases, National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention, Division of HIV Prevention, Laboratory Branch, Molecular Epidemiology and Bioinformatics Team

Level of responsibility

Research assignment

The fellow will assist in the development and deployment of comprehensive, expandable, and secure software systems that integrate multiple bioinformatics and analytical tools to improve integration, analysis, and interpretation of phylogenetic, epidemiologic, and clinical treatment data for the detection of HIV transmission clusters. The fellow will apply these new methods to new and existing datasets from various studies in the branch, DHAP, and across CDC. The HIV-specific datasets include EpiAID and outbreak investigations, cases of public health importance (COPHIs), cluster investigations, and the National Molecular HIV Surveillance system in collaboration with HICSB. This project will automate analysis of the national HIV surveillance data to facilitate early recognition of transmission networks, improve targeting of prevention strategies, and modeling and prediction of local and national epidemics. The new tools will also be applied to studies of transmission networks of other existing or emerging pathogens or epidemiologic investigations of any disease. Specific duties and responsibilities include:

  1. Use metadata available from various studies and surveillance databases across NCHHSTP and CDC to assist with evaluation and validation of the platforms.
  2. Help develop dashboards and automated reports for easy visualization of national HIV surveillance data
  3. Perform data analyses to help identify meaningful transmission cluster characteristics and trends in subgroups to provide actionable public health intelligence to federal, state and local partners
  4. Evaluate and recommend available bioinformatics tools to integrate into the platform as needed
  5. Train coworkers, collaborators, and state and federal partners to use these new tools
  6. Prepare findings for presentations at conferences, workshops, meetings, and in publications
  7. Work with CDC IT staff to securely integrate any new tools and platforms into existing IT infrastructure.
  8. Investigate cloud-based instances of the systems for improved jurisdictional access

Supervisory control:

The fellow will discuss and plan the priorities and research project in conjunction with the Activity and/or Team leads. It is expected that the scientist will perform all the analyses and software development required for this work and will coordinate bioinformatics tool development with their immediate supervisor and other scientists, epidemiologists and software programmers and other team members. Completed work will be reviewed from an overall standpoint in terms of feasibility, and effectiveness in meeting requirements.

The fellow will not have supervisory responsibilities.

Guidelines and originality:

The proposed assignments and responsibilities are essential for the mission of the HIV Laboratory Branch, DHAP, NCHHSTP, CDC, and HHS. Our Branch is pioneering development of novel bioinformatic tools and platforms to combine and analyze laboratory and epidemiologic data to detect concerning HIV clusters. This work is a key pillar of the President’s initiative to end the HIV Epidemic by 2030. This high impact work will lead to early recognition of transmission networks, improve targeting of prevention strategies, and modeling and prediction of local and national epidemics, especially if automated and applied in near real time. Furthermore, the new tools can be applied to studies of transmission networks of other pathogens or epidemiologic investigations of any disease. The long-term scalability of the project will provide increased data sharing capabilities that will improve situational awareness at the federal, state and local levels. Given the complex nature of these projects, multiple laboratory and bioinformatics skills are needed, including virology, molecular biology, microbiology, data science, programming, training others to use bioinformatics, and preparation of protocols, presentations, and manuscripts.

We are building novel bioinformatic methods and systems for HIV cluster detection and characterization, hence guidelines for their construction are limited or non-existent. The fellow will use their technical expertise to evaluate, analyze, and recommend available guidelines and resources, including those identified by literature and internet searches, for adaptation to develop the bioinformatics methods and systems to combine various data sources to detect, visualize and report HIV clusters. When development and implementation guidelines are not available, the fellow will consult with supervisor and utilize his/her bioinformatics experience to build new methods and systems that can be integrated with existing tools and platforms. Development of new methods and systems will require agile, original, critical, and creative solutions identified by the fellow in consultation with the activity and team leads.

Contribution, impact, and stature

The fellow will assist with the development and deployment of bioinformatics tools to automate integration and analysis of laboratory and epidemiologic data for HIV cluster detection and response, which is a key pillar of the President’s initiative to end the HIV Epidemic by 2030. The fellow will also use the new tools to analyze several datasets from various studies, outbreaks, and national surveillance to identify transmission clusters requiring targeted interventions. This work is essential to advance CDC’s mission to prevent disease and develop sound public health policies.

Preferred skills

  • Bioinformatics, molecular epidemiology experience (phylogenetics, phylodynamics, networks), microbiology, genomics
  • Network theory experience
  • Relevant experience in bioinformatics analysis or scientific computing
  • Experience with programming languages such as R, bash, Perl, Python, JavaScript, D3.js, MatLab, React, Angular, R Shiny, and Linux Operating Systems (e.g. Ubuntu, RedHat, CentOS), and Linux command line
  • Experience with high performance computing
  • Experience with the development of bioinformatic pipelines
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Knowledge of bioinformatics applications and analysis, particularly as it pertains to analysis of pathogen genomics data, including next generation sequencing (NGS) platforms

Education requirements

Bachelor of Science or Master’s Degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biology, or Microbiology

To Apply:

Job posting not available yet. Contact Bill Switzer for details at bis3 [at] cdc [dot] gov. Fellows will be working on the Ending the HIV Epidemic Initiative, which you can learn about here and development of the MicrobeTrace tool which you can learn about here.

Epidemiologist I, Eagle Global Scientific

Category : Alumni

Eagle Global Scientific is a Life Sciences company composed of diverse leadership, partners, and employees who share a passion for the interplay between medical, biological, and environmental sciences. They are seeking immediate hire for an Epidemiologist position. To learn more about their company click here.

Position Description:

  • Attend weekly regularly scheduled meetings for the project.
  • Attend weekly regularly scheduled Response Team meetings.
  • Assist the High Risk and Electronic Team with data analysis and management on both prospective cohort and Electronic Medical Record (EMR) studies.
  • Assist in describing the incidence, clinical testing patterns, characteristics of severe COVID-19 in hospitalized cases as well as less severe COVID-19 in the ambulatory and virtual care settings, and COVID-19 surveillance indicators within 10 health system sites who participate in VISION electronic medical records (EMR) vaccine effectiveness (VE) Network.
  • Assess the rate of vaccination against COVID-19 illness among target populations as well as examine the effectiveness of vaccines in preventing COVID-19 related severe outcomes among target populations, including older adults and those with high risk conditions.
  • Examine the effectiveness of different vaccine products and recommended regimens (e.g., doses, time between doses).
  • Evaluate the potential value of vaccine in attenuating illness severity among those with breakthrough infections.

If interested please contact Jinni J. Amin, jinni [dot] amin [at] egs-anc [dot] com / 757-813-8019. 

Epidemiologist I, Tennessee Department of Health

Category : Alumni

The Tennessee Department of Health’s Division of Family Health and Wellness (FHW) is hiring an Epidemiologist 1 in Nashville, TN. This position will be responsible for project management as well as quantitative and qualitative data collection, management, analysis, and visualization.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Participate in strategic planning activities
  • Review and follow grant guidance
  • Identify and develop evidence-based strategies to address priority areas
  • Collect, synthesize, and compile information for grant applications/reports
  • Utilize input from and foster partnerships with public, private, and non-profit sector stakeholders
  • Design and maintain (with assistance) webpages on the state website
  • Design data collection systems utilizing tools such as RedCap and Alchemer
  • Link datasets
  • Analyze and visualize data utilizing tools such as SAS, Tableau, and ArcGIS
  • Measure and evaluate program impact on health outcomes
  • Present data to professional and lay audiences
  • Lead FHW emergency preparedness and response efforts
  • Ability to work remotely

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in epidemiology.

OR

Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree public health, biostatistics, statistics, health informatics health sciences, biomedical sciences or environmental sciences with experience equivalent to two years’ work experience in epidemiology.

Substitution of Education for Experience: Additional graduate coursework in public health or an Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Fellowship may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years.

To apply:

Complete application process through tn.gov/careers.

Job ID: 18933

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  • Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Seminar February 27, 2025 at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Seminar Series Event Type: Seminar SeriesSeries: Biostatistics and Bioinformatics SeminarSpeaker: F. DuBois Bowman, PhDContact Name: Mercedes LewisContact Email: mercedes.christina.lewis@emory.eduRoom Location: CNR_1000 Richard M. Levinson PhD ClassroomExcellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Humphrey NoonTime Seminar Series February 27, 2025 at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Seminar Series; zoom.us… Online Location: https://zoom.us/J/95658300925Event Type: Seminar SeriesSeries: Humphrey NoonTime Seminar SeriesSpeaker: Humphrey FellowsContact Name: Deirdre RussellContact Email: dwruss2@emory.eduRoom Location: RRR_R809Link: https://zoom.us/J/95658300925the Humphrey Fellowship, a Fulbright Exchange Program proudly present a series of presentations from around the world.Participants may join via zoom or in person Pizza will be provided.
  • EGDRC Seminar March 3, 2025 at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Guest Lecture Event Type: Guest LectureSeries: EGDRC Seminar SeriesContact Name: Wendy GillContact Email: wggill@emory.eduRoom Location: RRR_R809Biplab Dasgupta, PhD presents"Molecular Circuits in Diabetes and Obesity that Prime Tissues for Oncogenesis". Professor of Pediatrics: Neuro-Oncology, Killian Owen Endowed Chair in Pediatric Cancer, Co-leader, Translational Cancer Metabolism Initiative, Winship Cancer Institute, Emory Healthcare
  • Humphrey NoonTime Seminar Series March 6, 2025 at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Seminar Series; zoom.us… Online Location: https://zoom.us/J/95658300925Event Type: Seminar SeriesSeries: Humphrey NoonTime Seminar SeriesSpeaker: Humphrey FellowsContact Name: Deirdre RussellContact Email: dwruss2@emory.eduRoom Location: RRR_R809Link: https://zoom.us/J/95658300925the Humphrey Fellowship, a Fulbright Exchange Program proudly present a series of presentations from around the world.Participants may join via zoom or in person Pizza will be provided.
  • Humphrey NoonTime Seminar Series March 13, 2025 at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Seminar Series; zoom.us… Online Location: https://zoom.us/J/95658300925Event Type: Seminar SeriesSeries: Humphrey NoonTime Seminar SeriesSpeaker: Humphrey FellowsContact Name: Deirdre RussellContact Email: dwruss2@emory.eduRoom Location: RRR_R809Link: https://zoom.us/J/95658300925the Humphrey Fellowship, a Fulbright Exchange Program proudly present a series of presentations from around the world.Participants may join via zoom or in person Pizza will be provided.
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