Epidemiologist I, Maryland Department of Health

Position Overview 

Communications Specialist II, Public Health Institute

Description 

The Center for Health Leadership and Practice (CHLP) is seeking a Communications Specialist II to design a comprehensive communications strategy and build a robust and interactive website to share program offerings with a diverse national audience.

CHLP designs and implements programs that build the capacity of groups to work together and transform their communities into healthier environments. In early 2018, CHLP took over managing the California Opioid Safety Network (COSN) – launched in 2015 by California Health Care Foundation – to provide a statewide learning community for multi-sector coalitions, organizations and individuals working to combat the opioid crisis in California. Due to the strong success of COSN to date, CHLP is now expanding its reach to provide opioid safety tools, resources and learning opportunities on a national level.COSN is a program of the Public Health Institute (PHI), an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting health, well-being and quality of life for people throughout California, across the nation and around the world. As one of the largest and most comprehensive public health organizations in the nation, we are at the forefront of research and innovations to improve the efficacy of public health statewide, nationally and internationally. PHI was distinguished as one of the top 50 “Best Non-profit Organizations to Work For” by the Non-Profit Times in a national search. To learn more about our meaningful work visit www.phi.org.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Design and oversee the COSN external website redesign and online resource library by working directly as needed with website designer/consultants.
• Provide ongoing updates and maintenance of the COSN website.
• Produce a monthly electronic newsletter and develop as needed COSN brochures in printed form for a wide external audience.
• Build and maintain email list of outside collaborators/scientists to facilitate dissemination of COSN information and build awareness of COSN website and online resource library.
• Serve as COSN communications liaison to Central PHI communications team.
• Communicate program updates and news-worthy items to PHI communications staff and media.
• Maintain COSN social media feed by posting up-to-date program updates.
• Design PowerPoint presentations, and/or modify graphics.
• Modifies photos in Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator.
• Work with Program Manager and/or project staff on people/project webpages to maintain high quality of materials posted.
• Prepare organizational and communication documents such as annual accomplishments as needed
• May review communications materials created by other staff and assist in training other staff members

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, English, marketing/business administration, public health, or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant communications experience preferably in a public health or substance use setting.
• Experience with website design and development.
• Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to tailor language, presentation style and communications strategies to a variety of different audiences (including scientific, public health and lay audiences), and in a variety of different settings (such as conference presentations, research articles, media outlets, email marketing).
• Knowledge of creating and implementing basic and advanced marketing and communications strategies and plans to achieve desired goals.
• Ability to write persuasively for different and diverse audiences.
• Ability to work in successful collaboration with a wide variety of internal and external partners, and to effectively synthesize input from multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to conduct necessary background research and fact checking.
• Ability to write effective press releases and develop press and media relationships.
• Print production management skills.
• Skill and experience in PhotoShop.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of HTML and CSS.
• Skill and experience in graphic design and layout.
• Skill and experience in photography.
• Knowledge of EMS/CRM platforms such as Constant Contact, MailChimp, etc.

Important Information

• This is a full-time (40 hours per week) position based in Oakland, CA. While the shelter-in-place is in effect, this position will be based remotely.
• This position is eligible for PHI’s full suite of benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts, and generous time off.

How to Apply

• To apply for any position, you must create an account on PHI’s job application site. After creating your account, you may search job listings for open positions and apply.
• To apply for this specific position, click here 
• This position requires that you submit resume and a cover letter. In your cover letter, please describe why you are enthusiastic about this opportunity and why you think you are a good fit for the position.

Research Project Coordinator, Georgetown University

Description 

The Cancer Prevention and Control Program at the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center of Georgetown University has an opening for a full-time program coordinator to work on multiple NCI-funded studies of behavioral and psychological aspects of cancer genetic testing. The project coordinator will supervise study research assistants, oversee data collection and management using the electronic medical record and the REDCap data management system. The candidate will also be responsible for regulatory oversight (including IRB and Clinical Trial.Gov submission). There will be opportunities for data analysis and manuscript preparation.

Requirements

• Prior experience working on behavioral research projects and/or clinical interventions
• Data management experience
• The ability to commit to the full-time position for two years
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in psychology, public health, or a related field
• Ideally, the candidate will have at least one year of post-graduate research experience in a related field
• Start date is April 2020

How to apply

Please submit a cover letter detailing your interest in the position along with your resume to Marc Schwartz, PhD. schwartm [at] georgetown [dot] edu

CDC Emergency Response Fellowship, ORISE

*Applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis.

Description

A research opportunity is currently available within the Emergency Response Capacity Development Unit (ERCDU), Emergency Response and Recover Branch (ERRB), Division of Global Health Protection (DGHP) of the Center for Global Health (CGH) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) located in Atlanta, Georgia.

ERCDU is tasked with the development of trainings and provision of response capacity consultations to improve the global emergency workforce to better respond to international public health emergencies.

Duties and Activities

Under the guidance of a mentor, the participant will be trained on the development and delivery of global public health emergency preparedness activities. The participant will have the opportunity to learn about and gain hands-on experience in the following activities:

• Designing and developing curriculum in collaboration with CDC subject matter experts for CDC responders, foreign governments, and international organizations during both peacetime and response activation
• Quantitative and qualitative evaluation data collection and analysis to improve capacity development strategies
• Participating in the development of plans, procedures, and tools for more streamlined execution of capacity building activities including the provision of simulations, tabletop exercises, workshops, and in-country consultations
• Contributing to the preparation of training activities, reports, presentations, and communication materials
• Enhancing professional growth and development by participating in trainings, workshops, and meetings centered around global emergency preparedness

The participant will have the opportunity to network with subject matter experts across the agency to learn what CDC does for global public health emergencies and preparedness as well as opportunities to network with foreign governments and international organizations.

Qualifications

The qualified candidate should be currently pursuing or have received a master’s degree in one of the relevant fields. Degree must have been received within five years of the appointment start date. 

Other Information

• Anticipated Appointment Start Date: June 1, 2020
• If you have questions, send an email to ORISE [dot] CDC [dot] CGH [at] orau [dot] org. Please include the reference code for this opportunity (CDC-CGH-2020-0091) in your email.

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Postdoc Opportunity, RSPH

Post doctoral opportunity to use big data and to to examine the effect of vaccines on antibiotic resistant infections

Senior Epidemiologist, CDC – Dengue Branch

Senior Fellow, National Center for Health Research

Description

Terrific opportunity for someone with a PhD, MD, or similar graduate degree who recently completed their degree or post-doc or wants to move into the policy arena. Learn first-hand about the Washington policy scene by gaining hands-on experience with federal agencies!

Qualifications

We are seeking an experienced professional with expertise in quantitative research who can interpret and “translate” research findings into compelling and persuasive information for the public, policy makers, and potential funders. A doctorate or ABD in epidemiology/public health, medicine, psychology, or a closely related field is required.  Excellent understanding of public health statistics and oral as well as written communication skills are also required. Grant-writing skills are a plus. $50,000/year plus benefits for full-time work (must be 32 or 40 hours per week). Must be willing to commit for 6 months or 12 months, and will be eligible for promotion. Our office is a few blocks from the White House.

How to Apply

• Apply now for a Fellowship beginning in early 2020. Send a resume and cover letter to info [at] center4research [dot] org.
• For more information about our Center, see www.center4research.org and www.stopcancerfund.org.
• For more information about our policy work, see the policy and media sections of those websites. 
• Include your available starting date and numbers of hours per week in your cover letter. Please note: this is not a telecommuting position.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Brigham and Women’s Hospital

Description

The Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the Section of Clinical Sciences. The successful candidate will work on several projects examining the potential associations of dietary factors and diet-related metabolites with risk of osteoarthritis using advanced statistical methods. The data are from the Osteoarthritis Initiative cohort.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements include a PhD / ScD / DrPH in Biostatistics, Epidemiology, or other quantitative fields. Individuals with the following skills are encouraged to apply: background in clinical or public health research, excellent statistical and analytic skills (e.g. advanced programming skills using SAS and R, mixed effect model, longitudinal data analysis, etc.), and strong oral and written communication skills. Experience with large cohort studies and knowledge in -omics study is preferred.

Other information

• The appointment could be 2 years with possible renewal subject to performance and funding availability.
• Salary: $50,000 to $60,000 /year based on NIH policy with excellent benefits.

How to apply

To apply, please send cover letter describing your research experience and interests, CV, contact information for three references and two sample publications via email to Dr. Bing Lu, Associate Professor of Medicine at blu1 [at] bwh [dot] harvard [dot] edu.The Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School are AA/EOE.

Research Analyst, The Center for Disease Dynamics, Economics & Policy

The Center for Disease Dynamics, Economics & Policy (CDDEP) seeks an energetic individual to provide research support to its staff. The position will be based in CDDEP’s Washington, D.C. office.

Description

The Research Analyst will work closely with the DC team of epidemiologists, disease modelers and economists to provide research support for a CDC-funded project modeling transmission of multidrug-resistant organisms in healthcare settings. Research-related tasks will include literature reviews, data cleaning and analysis, and manuscript preparation along with some grant and administrative support. The supervisor may assign other tasks as needed.

Qualifications

We seek applicants with backgrounds in global/public health, epidemiology, economics, molecular biology, computer science and/or natural sciences to work as part of our research team. Candidates must have BA/BS, although an MA/MS/MPH is preferred. We especially seek individuals with knowledge of epidemiology and good analytical reasoning and technical writing skills. Experience with statistical programming using R/STATA is necessary and programming experience in other languages including C/C++, SQL, or Python is a plus. Applicants must be well organized, attentive to detail, and able to work independently.

How to apply

• Qualified candidates should send their cover letter, CV, writing sample, unofficial transcripts, and 3 professional references to jobs [at] cddep [dot] org.
• Please include “[YOUR NAME] – Research Analyst, Washington” in the email subject line.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered. Principals only. EOE.
• Women & minorities are encouraged to apply. 

Organization Description

CDDEP is a public health research organization with headquarters in Washington, D.C. and New Delhi, India. Its mission is “to produce independent, multidisciplinary research to advance the health and well-being of human populations in the United States and around the world.” Founded in 2009 as a center of Resources for the Future, CDDEP is now an independent non-profit organization. CDDEP’s team of economists, epidemiologists, disease modelers, policy and risk analysts carry out research on malaria, antibiotic resistance, disease control priorities, environmental health, alcohol and tobacco, and various other diseases. Research is divided across four areas: disease dynamics and behavior, disease dynamics and information structure, delivery of new technologies for disease control, and innovative financing. More information about CDDEP can be found at www.cddep.org.

Epi II/Surveillance Coordinator, Maryland Department of Health

Description 

An Epidemiologist II is the full performance level of work assisting in the design, conduct and analysis of epidemiological studies and investigations for disease surveillance in a headquarters program of the Maryland Department of Health. The main purpose of this position is to conduct epidemiological studies by identifying causative agents related to substance use/opioid morbidity and mortality. This position assists in the design, collection, analysis, and dissemination of substance use/opioid morbidity and mortality data to provide the state with complete, accurate and timely substance use/opioid data to support Maryland’s opioid response.

This position plays an important role in analyzing substance use/opioid data to determine changes in trends and proposing practices or policies based on these findings to inform the state’s goal of driving down opioid overdose. As part of the Maryland Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) program, which has an annual budget of $7,214,413, this position serves to enhance data-driven decisions of substance use/opioid prevention activities by providing data, analyzing data, and preparing data reports.

This position engages closely with internal and external partners, including Maryland Department of Health (MDH) senior leadership, local health departments, and data stewards to ensure high-quality, comprehensive, and timely data analysis, dissemination, and usage to support statewide overdose prevention strategies. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Education:    A Master’s degree in the field of Public Health from an accredited college or university with a minimum of three graduate courses in Epidemiology and one graduate course in Biostatistics.  A copy of your transcript must be attached to the application.
• Experience:  Two years of experience in designing and conducting epidemiological studies and investigations for disease surveillance as an Epidemiologist after receipt of the Master’s degree.
• NOTE: Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Health Care Science classifications or Clinical Lab, Medical Scientists, or Bio Medical Lab Officer specialty codes in the health research field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

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