Course Offering: GH 583: Introduction to Global Mental Health

Fall 2023: W 1:00p-2:50p (2 credits)

This course explores issues related to global mental health in low and middle-income countries (LMICs).  Topics include but are not limited to mental health and social determinants of health disparities, cross-cultural assessment of mental health-related domains, and scaling up services for vulnerable populations around the world.

For questions or help with enrollment please contact Dr. Rachel Waford at rwaford [at] emory [dot] edu.

REAL Position Available, American Cancer Society

Position Title:  Research Intern

Department:    Surveillance and Health Equity Science, Intramural Research, Cancer Disparity

JOB SUMMARY:

This research internship can fulfill the practicum and/or thesis requirement. Candidates with training in biostatistics/statistics/quantitative epidemiology are invited to apply for the position of a research intern, under the mentorship of senior-level scientists. The intern will participate in projects related to cancer risk prediction and health disparities, learning skills for scientific research by conducting data analyses, presenting analytical results to both internal and external collaborators, drafting research proposals and manuscripts and performing other scientific activities under the supervision of senior researchers. 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and analyze data to address questions in absolute risk prediction of cancers by combining information on risk factor associations, incidence and competing mortality rates and risk factor distributions in diverse populations of European and non-European ancestry; write, test, and submit computer programs (Knowledge of R preferred).
• Conduct literature reviews, assist in developing research proposals, as well as scientific writing. 
• Prepare tables and figures for scientific presentations using Excel and/or PowerPoint.
• Potential to lead or co-lead a research project in cancer disparities for thesis work.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• REQUIRED: Data analysis experience. R programming skills in a public health research environment. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills.
• PREFERRED:  Experience with SEER*Stat; experience in cancer epidemiological research
• PREFERRED: MPH/MS and/or PhD candidates (biostatistics/statistics/quantitative epidemiology)

LOCATION:

• Remotely and/or American Cancer Society Office (TBD)

TIME:

• ~20 hours/week from September 2023

CONTACTS:

• Please send your resume and cover letter to Breanna McKinnon at breanna [dot] mckinnon [at] cancer [dot] org 

Course Offering, EH590R: Tropical Environmental Health

Consider EH 590R Tropical Environmental Health for a fall elective (2 credits, 2^nd half of the semester).  You can preregister for this class with your other classes and add/drop through 10/20/23; we recommend having at least 9 credits in addition to this class in case your schedule changes before it starts in October.

This is an approved elective for Certificates in WASH and Climate and Health. 

Research Assistant, Diet Study

A research assistant (RA) is needed to help with a randomized controlled feeding study to evaluate the effects of diet composition on weight loss and colon cancer prevention. Secondary objectives will compare the effects of two diets on appetite regulation, blood glucose control and on gastrointestinal emptying.  The RA will assist with participant recruitment and follow-up and will be involved in primary data collection activities at a research site located at Emory Hospital.  Hours are flexible. We encourage applicants who have a background in nutrition or other health-related fields and are available to work on the project for one year or longer. For more information please contact Dr. Terry Hartman (tjhartm [at] emory [dot] edu) or Coordinator, Ben Cousineau (benjamin [dot] cousineau [at] emory [dot] edu).

TA Position Available, EPI/GH 515

TA Positions Available, GH 500

Research Assistant, Environmental & Chronic Disease Epidemiology

Dr. Christine Ekenga is looking to hire a Research Assistant for projects at the intersection of environmental justice and chronic disease prevention and control. These projects capitalize on the resources of large public-use and private datasets that include risk-factor data on nearly 1,000,000 individuals. Other studies include community-engaged environmental epidemiology projects.

Tasks: Tasks will include analyzing a variety of research data using statistical methods, advising on study design, statistical interpretation, data management and analysis using Microsoft Excel, SAS, SPSS, or R. Students may also participate in patient enrollment and recruiting for clinical studies and assist with the development of presentations, abstracts, and peer-reviewed manuscripts and grants. 

Start date: September 2023

Hours per week: 10-15 hours/week

How to apply: Please send resume and cover letter by email to cekenga [at] emory [dot] edu. Position is open until filled.

APE Opportunity, CDC Malaria Branch

We have an unpaid opportunity for an interested student with data cleaning and basic analytic skills to complete their APE with CDC Malaria Branch. 

To better understand the benefits and potential areas of improvement for Tanzania’s Malaria Service and Data Quality Improvement (MSDQI) program, the student will analyze the MSDQI data and, under the oversight of malaria branch staff, provide key information to the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) Tanzania program including describing the overall health facility coverage of the intervention, evaluate the data quality, and time permitting, will assess whether MSDQI evaluations improve over time with repeated activity visits. The student will learn to clean and manipulate datasets in R, create data visualizations including mapping if this is of interest, and could communicate results back to the program in Tanzania. PMI Tanzania is currently interested in revising the MSDQI program, and the student’s work could immediately contribute to improvements in the program’s administration.  Ideally the key work would be conducted over the next 4-6 weeks, though there is flexibility in hours/ week and timing.  All work may be completed remotely.

The MSDQI program is an activity designed to improve diagnosis and management of malaria, surveillance of malaria cases, and prevention of malaria during pregnancy. During the MSDQI program, trained staff visit health facilities across the Tanzania and conduct surveys which assess aspects of malaria case management and surveillance, and provide feedback to health facility staff to improve patient care.

Please contact Dr. Julie Gutman @ fff2 [at] cdc [dot] gov with your CV if interested.

Fellowship in Advocacy, Community Engagement, and Social Entrepreneurship – Georgia Perinatal Health

The Office of Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice is looking for RSPH students to be part of the Interprofessional Perinatal Health Fellowship Program. Incoming and Returning students may apply.

TA Positions Available, GH/EPI 515: Transforming Public Health Surveillance

Dr. Scott McNabb is looking to hire 1-2 TAs for GH/EPI 515. Below you will find the steps to apply, as well as the overall process and timeline. Please submit your application form and resume ASAP.

GH/EPI 515 TA:

Qualifications: Second year MPH/MSPH students may apply. The TA should have taken the course last year.
Duties: The TA is required to attend class sessions. The TA is responsible for helping to plan the schedule, coordinate materials for the course, respond to student questions, maintain aspects of the Canvas site, and assist with development and grading of homework problems, exams, and other assignments.

Next, click on the application form link to apply: 

1. Application Form link
2. You will need to attach your resume to the application form.   

  Notes and Reminders 

1. All TA positions are approved for 8-10 hours a week and start and end on the dates below (except pre-term courses).  
2. I highly recommend that you review the dates and times of lectures and classes to ensure they do not conflict with the classes you are taking, as you are expected to attend the lecture of the class you are TAing for. You can double-check dates and times by logging in to Atlas. 

Important Fall Dates:  

8/14 TA start date 

8/23 Classes begin 

8/30 Add/Drop/Swap closes 

9/4 Labor Day, no classes 

10/9-10/10 Fall Break, no classes 

11/23-11/24 Thanksgiving, no classes 

12/5  Last Day of Class and/or withdraw

12/6-12/12 Final Exam Period 

12/19 TA end date 

If you have any questions, please Dr. McNabb (scottjnmcnabb [at] emory [dot] edu) know!