Category Archives: Student Opportunities

Part-Time/Hourly Student Worker, Human Algorithm Collaboration Lab at Emory Winship Cancer Institute

The Human Algorithm Collaboration Lab at Emory/Winship is looking for a part-time hourly paid student to work on a series of projects relating to FDA regulatory policy for using “digital twins” or “in silico trials” for regulatory decision-making. We’re in particular looking for students interested in evidence synthesis and a scoping review.

Please email ravi [dot] bharat [dot] parikh [at] emory [dot] edu with your CV if you are interested.


Fellowship Informational Panel, Ferguson RISE

Ready to elevate your career and gain funded experience in public health? Attend this session to gain insights from current and former Ferguson RISE Fellows about their projects and experiences.

Fellowship Benefits:

  • Funded 3, 6, or 12-month research opportunities in infectious diseases and health disparities research
  • Develop research skills through mentored hands-on experience
  • Advance health equity, address disparities, reduce infectious diseases
  • Personalized career mentoring, stipend, funds to present at conferences and publish.
  • Can count for APE or Practicum

Research sites:

  • Atlanta (CDC, Morehouse, RSPH)
  • Baltimore (Johns Hopkins)
  • New York (The City University of New York [CUNY])
  • Washington DC (Howard University College of Medicine)

Eligibility:

  • Current or recently graduate students in a health discipline or social science (e.g., MD, MS, MPH, PhD, etc.,)
  • US citizen/national, permanent resident

For more information, register for the information session at this link or on 12Twenty. The information session will be held on Thursday, October 24th, 2024 from 12-1 pm.

Fellowship Application Deadlines:

  • 6 month – December 2, 2024
  • Summer & 12 month – January 31, 2025

Visit the Ferguson RISE website for more information and application instructions.

Note that:

  •  For 1st years, this can serve as an APE.
  • For 2nd years, this can provide support and additional training and experience over the summer or beyond, as you seek other opportunities.
  • For recent grads (MPH/PhD), within one year of the start of the Ferguson RISE Fellowship, this can strengthen your skillsets for your career through a 6- or 12-month fellowship.

Spring Internship Opportunities, Carter Center

The Carter Center, in partnership with Emory University and founded by former President Jimmy Carter, is guided by a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering. It seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.

Internship Information:

  • Open to undergraduate Juniors and Seniors, recent graduates (completed a degree within the last 24 months), and graduate/professional degree students
  • Program focuses include International Public Health, Mental Health, Trachoma, and more.
  • Applications for the Spring Internship Program (15 weeks beginning Jan. 14 2025) are due October 15th, 2024.
  • All internships are paid positions.

For more information and application instructions, please visit this link.


Research Scientist, Department of Biomedical Informatics Emory University

This role requires applying machine learning and deep learning techniques to multi-modal medical data streams, including radiographic (e.g., MRI [structural, diffusion, functional], PET), pathology images, and multi-‘omics data. The primary goal is to develop innovative multi-modal methods and analyses to enhance our understanding of diseases, particularly neurodegenerative and neuro-oncologic conditions. The student’s main responsibilities will include processing and integrating multimodal data utilized in clinical practice to model disease progression, predict treatment responses, associate various biomarkers with clinical outcomes, and analyze their interactions. Applicants having experience in disease progression modeling and large language models are encouraged to apply.

Open to REAL students.

Application deadline: October 29, 2024

For more information and application instructions, visit the job posting on 12Twenty.


GRA – Climate and Health Capacity Building, Emory Centers for Public Health Training and Technical Assistance

The Emory Centers for Public Health Training and Technical Assistance (Emory Centers), helps clients and their partners develop the professional skills, evidence-based programs, and policy action needed to build healthier communities. Emory Centers provides innovative trainings, technical assistance, and materials to build the knowledge and skills to foster strong leadership, increase organizational capacity, and strengthen partnerships. Clients include state and local departments of health, non-profit organizations, and foundations. Services span all public health issues, risk factors, and professional competencies. Emory Centers is a part of the Rollins School of Public Health’s Behavioral, Social, and Health Education Sciences (BSHES) department.

The Climate and Health Actionable Research and Translation (CHART) Center is a project in which Emory Centers partners with the RSPH Gangerosa Department of Environmental Health and several Atlanta-based community partners. CHART’s mission is to generate new knowledge about the health risks associated with climate change in urban areas, particularly those related to heat exposure, and to translate this knowledge into action through equitable partnerships that enhance health. The CHART Center is composed of four cores that aim to lead innovative research in heat and health, build the capacity of climate change and health investigators, and utilize community knowledge and concerns to inform translational research.

Position Summary: As a Climate and Health Capacity Building Graduate Research Assistant (GRA), you will work mostly within the Research Capacity Building Core and the Administrative Core. In this position, you will:

  • Provide technical, administrative, and coordination support for live and on-demand webinars and seminars
  • Conduct environmental scans to support investigators new to climate and health within the Pilot Project Program
  • Support the development and maintenance of a CHART newsletter
  • Develop and post content for social media channels through CHART
  • Support the development and evaluation of surveys on Qualtrics
  • Perform other tasks as needed

Qualifications: Requires strong attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a dedication to creating quality work. Preferred knowledge of Qualtrics, OneDrive, and various social media platforms.

Location: 8th floor of Grace Crum Rollins (GCR) building, 7th floor of Claudia Nance Rollins (CNR) building, virtual

Cover Letter: When submitting your application, a cover letter is required to help us learn about how this position aligns with your interests.

Application Deadline: November 11, 2024

For more information and application instructions, visit the job posting on 12Twenty.


HIV Surveillance Intern, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The Key Population Surveillance Team (KPST) in the Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch) of the Division of Global HIV and Tuberculosis (DGHT) is focused on advancing the quality of HIV surveillance among key populations (namely sex workers, men who have sex with men, transgender women, and people who inject drugs). KPST provides technical assistance to countries on biobehavioral surveys and population size estimation activities, and this includes topics such as study design, implementation, data analysis, and results dissemination. 

The REAL student will provide support, under the guidance of team members, for the following activities:
• Key Populations Biobehavioral Survey Results Dashboard (35%):  Support for data entry, quality control process, and data visualization results dashboard
• Analysis projects (30%):  Support for data analysis projects using HIV biobehavioral survey data among key populations (project would be of the team’s and student’s interest)
• Biobehavioral Survey and Population Size Estimation Technical Resources (30%):  Support for the creation and maintenance of KPST’s survey and population size estimation technical resources, including the survey questionnaire, standard operating procedures and checklists for implementation, and summary sheet and final report templates. 
• Other (5%):  Other team projects requiring support as needed

Open to REAL Students.

Application Deadline: September 27th, 2024 at 11:59pm.

View posting on 12Twenty for more information and application instructions.


RISE Graduate Research Assistant, Emory Center for Reproductive Health Research in the Southeast (RISE)

The Center for Reproductive Health Research in the Southeast (RISE) at the Rollins School of Public Health (RSPH) is seeking a highly motivated student with a passion for research and evaluation to support a RISE Evaluation focused on training and mentorship. This project spans multiple data sources and years of work, more formally compiling rich information RISE has already collected and documenting historical and institutional knowledge from the RISE team. RISE anticipates summarizing this evaluation in a forthcoming publication as well as utilizing its outcomes to strengthen training activities and the ways they engage and uplift trainees and their collaborative work with RISE. The person in this position will work closely with and be directly supervised by Sophie Hartwig, RISE Co-Director of Administration. This position is for the Fall 2024 term with a possible extension into Spring 2025/beyond.

Regular tasks include but are not limited to:

  • Learning about RISE’s priorities, values, approaches as well as past training-related efforts
  • Conducting a literature review on center-level and justice-informed approaches to training/mentorship
  • Contributing to the development and implementation of an evaluation framework/plan
  • Analyzing a wide variety of quantitative and qualitative data
  • Contributing to manuscript development/writing
  • Assisting with development of oral/poster presentations
  • Attending weekly or bi-weekly progress meetings, and additional meetings as needed

Qualifications:

  • Currently completing a graduate degree in public health or a related field
  • Strong interest in reproductive health, rights, and justice
  • Comfortable working with sensitive topics including abortion
  • Prior experience with qualitative and/or quantitative analysis
  • Familiarity with the Reproductive Justice framework
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational and communication skills
  • Ability to work efficiently and effectively both independently and as part of a team
  • Willingness to learn new skills related to program evaluation and research justice

Preferred:

  • One or more years of completed graduate coursework (entering graduate students will be considered with strong experience)
  • Experience with program evaluation (e.g., from past jobs, in coursework such as BSHES 530: Program Evaluation, BSHES 538: Qualitative Methods for Research & Evaluation)
  • Experience with MAXQDA qualitative software, Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint), data visualization techniques

Other details:

  • Hours: around 10-15 hours per week (variable by week)
  • Salary: $15 or 20/hour (depending on graduate program)
  • REAL or non-REAL accepted
  • Primarily remote/virtual work; occasional in-person meetings

Please apply through 12Twenty and include: 1) your resume or CV, 2) a brief statement of your interest and relevant experience (i.e., cover letter), and 3) an academic writing sample. Any past publications and/or examples of quantitative and qualitative work will strengthen consideration. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Sophie via email.


Project Manager – HIV Viral Suppression Adherence Toolkit, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

In the era of tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir (TLD), an extremely effective anti-retroviral therapy, individuals living with HIV who do not achieve viral load suppression require personalized, intensive attention to prevent progression of HIV and help overcome barriers to adherence.  However, there are few studies regarding evidence based practices for promoting adherence in this setting.  The goal is to identify the best evidence based practices for promoting ART adherence and share these in an efficient, effective way with our partners in PEPFAR supported countries.

Find more details and instructions for applying in the job posting on 12Twenty. Application deadline is September 16th at 11:59pm!


2024-2025 Science Communication Fellows, Emory Center for Infectious Disease Modeling & Analytics and Training Hub

Application Open: 2024-2025 Science Communication Fellows. This opportunity is a new initiative with the Emory Center for Infectious Disease Modeling & Analytics and Training Hub (CIDMATH). CIDMATH works with CDC and community partners to improve and innovate analytical and forecasting tools to inform public health knowledge, practice, and policy.The Science Communication Fellows will be responsible for creating communications about CIDMATH’s work in multiple formats and to a variety of audiences, both within and outside of Emory. This could include internal newsletters, brief reports, infographics, and more.
This is a paid position open to REAL and non-REAL students. The position is $15/hour with an expected time commitment of 10 hours/week for the 2024-2025 academic year (October-May) and with the option to extend through Summer 2025. This can also be an Applied Practice Experience (APE).
Applicants must be 1st or 2nd year Epidemiology students in the 2-year MPH/MSPH program. We are seeking 5 students who are flexible, creative, professional, and possess strong writing/communication skills.
The application closes at 5pm on Wednesday, September 18th.
Click here to apply.
If you have any questions, please contact Emi Grill at etgrill [at] emory [dot] edu




GRA-Emory Centers: Program Evaluation, Emory Centers for Public Health Training and Technical Assistance

The Emory Centers for Public Health Training and Technical Assistance (Emory Centers), helps clients and their partners develop the professional skills, evidence-based programs, and policy action needed to build healthier communities. Emory Centers provides innovative trainings, technical assistance, and materials to build the knowledge and skills to foster strong leadership, increase organizational capacity, and strengthen partnerships. Clients include state and local departments of health, non-profit organizations, and foundations. Services span across all public health issues, risk factors, and professional competencies. Emory Centers for Public Health Training and Technical Assistance is a part of the Rollins School of Public Health’s Behavioral, Social, and Health Education Sciences (BSHES) department. 

Emory Center’s subcenter for Program Evaluation and Quality Improvement (PEQI) is a specialty subcenter dedicated to continuous quality improvement through feedback on how programs, practices, and information systems are working in practice. PEQI provides comprehensive planning and evaluation assistance for programs, projects, grants, coalitions, and information systems. PEQI works collaboratively with clients to identify effective solutions that enhance the performance of public health professionals and organizations, and the quality of programs and practices. 

Position Summary: This Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) position involves providing administrative support for the PEQI team. The GRA will primarily work with the PEQI team and other PEQI faculty and staff to support program evaluation and assist in the collection of necessary data for reporting and accreditation purposes. Key responsibilities will be supporting the Evaluation Team in: designing, modifying, deploying, and closing online surveys, monitoring responses, sending follow up emails as needed, writing survey reports, helping assemble evaluation reports. This position will give the GRA the opportunity to gain an understanding of and build skills in program evaluation and analyses; project management principles; and use of electronic survey software. Through the position, the GRA will gain exposure to the groundwork of program evaluation from developing questions, revising the evaluation plan as needed, to presenting data to stakeholders. 

Qualifications: Requires knowledge of all Microsoft applications, strong attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a dedication to creating quality work 

Location: Offices are located in the Grace Crum Rollins (GCR) building. 

Cover Letter: When submitting your application, a cover letter is required to help us learn about how this position aligns with your interests. 

Please apply on 12Twenty by September 30th, 2024.


Upcoming Events

  • Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Seminar October 10, 2024 at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Seminar Series Event Type: Seminar SeriesSpeaker: Gerado Chowell-Puente, PhDContact Name: Mary AbosiContact Email: mabosi@emory.eduRoom Location: CNR PLAZA - Rollins AuditoriumTitle: A Methodological Workflow for Fitting and Forecasting with Dynamical Epidemic Models
  • Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Seminar October 17, 2024 at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Seminar Series Event Type: Seminar SeriesSpeaker: Siyu Zhou, PhDContact Name: Mary AbosiContact Email: mabosi@emory.eduRoom Location: CNR PLAZA - Rollins AuditoriumTitle: Global Quantile Learning with Censored Data Based on Random Forest
  • Introduction to Cognitively-Based Compassion Training® October 30, 2024 at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Guest Lecture Event Type: Guest LectureSeries: HR Professional Development Series: Fall 2024Contact Name: Jean MeierContact Email: jmeier2@emory.eduLink: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=nPsE4KSwT0K80DImBtXfOPufwV9bAnRGiK_RyXsvFx9UODdQRzdEWVUyN1dUVVVUUEZFWUQyMENJNSQlQCN0PWcuThis workshop will give a brief introduction to CBCT® (Cognitively Based Compassion Training), a secular method for training compassion. This presentation will provide a primer to the longer course which is available from the Center for Contemplative Science and Compassion-Based…

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