Graduate Student Epidemiologist, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

This position will be to support the mission of the Clinical Surveillance and Epidemiology Team (CSET) in CDC’s Division of Global HIV & TB to facilitate the development and implementation of surveillance and applied epidemiology in clinical settings to inform public health action. CSET works closely with laboratory, and HIV testing, and partners to support implementation of HIV recent infection surveillance, HIV case surveillance and HIV mortality surveillance in 27 countries.

Key to CSET’s strategy is the establishment and use of clinical surveillance data systems to provide high-quality, innovative, and timely data for decision-making in the global and national HIV response. The student will provide epidemiological support to CSET and supported countries. Activities might include supporting the development of study protocols and surveillance tools; conducting literature reviews; analyzing data; data dissemination; and data visualization.

Applications are due on November 29th, 2024. Open to REAL students. For more information and application instructions, visit the job posting on 12Twenty.

Part-Time Positions, Georgia House Representative Imani Barnes Team

Rep. Imani Barnes is looking for legislative aides and a social media manager to join her team. Here is the full list of positions and requirements:

Graduate Assistant, Emory University Office of Respect

Emory University Office of Respect is hiring a Graduate Assistant to contribute to their work.

Duties & Responsibilities may include: 

• Assist in the development, implementation, and assessment of an initiative to prevent sexual violence in Emory University communities, including with fraternities and sororities. 
• Assist with data collection for prevention education efforts
• Assist with partnering with Sexual Assault Peer Advocates on student focused programming.
• Serve as a liaison connecting graduate students with undergraduates, staff, and faculty. 
• Assist in program planning and implementation throughout the semester that impacts diverse members of the campus community about sexual harm, relationship harm, and other forms of interpersonal violence. 
• Assist in the development and delivery of related primary prevention of sexual and relationship   violence curricula and health education.  
• Serve as the primary liaison to graduate assistants across campus life as well as graduate student populations and provide recommendations on graduate student programming and outreach. 
• Works closely with communications on creating informed social media post on behalf of the Office of Respect 
• Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships to advocate for and advance sexual and relationship violence prevention efforts at Emory. 
• Data entry and statistical analysis
• Write reports summarizing key projects and accomplishments 

• Other duties as assigned. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Preferred first-year REAL student 
• Demonstrated skills in health behavior research methodology, needs assessment, health communication, social marketing, and population-based health promotion 
• Interest in interpersonal violence prevention, particularly with college populations   
• Proven ability to effectively communicate both individually and in group settings on sexual and relationship violence prevention and intervention 
• Must be able to work independently as well as in a diverse team consisting of undergraduate and graduate students, staff, and faculty 

• Punctuality, ability to multi-task efficiently, and professional demeanor required 

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

Research Project Coordinator II, Emory University, School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

Emory University School of Medicine, Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioral Services is hiring a Research Project Coordinator to contribute to their work.

The Research Project Coordinator needs to be someone with a passion for working with families of children with autism. Team members are looking for candidates who are interested in interacting with various community members, including families, early intervention coordinators, and community psychologists, to collect data that will be used to support public health initiatives of lowering the age of autism diagnosis across the state. Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills are necessary for this position, as well as the desire to work within a team. Candidates will not only have an opportunity to continue an established pilot program of early diagnosis of autism but also to support the start of a second pilot that incorporates the recent FDA approved eye tracking technology to aid in the diagnosis of autism across the state of Georgia. Further, candidates who are successful and want to continue the position will have the chance to train and supervise additional students in the future. 

You will first need to complete CITI Training. Then, candidates will be responsible to maintaining the research database, conducting intakes and consent meetings with referred families, providing intake forms, scheduling assessments or referring families to community providers, and reminding families of upcoming assessments the week before for Emory Autism Center psychologists. Also, responsibilities include ensuring data is entered at the end of the assessment and file and completed accurately. There is an opportunity for research and publication on the data as desired.

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

Administrative Internship, Emory Healthcare

The Emory Healthcare (EHC) Administrative Internship is an 10-week, full-time program designed for highly motivated individuals who are currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate-level program and are interested in pursuing a career in healthcare. The internship will begin in May 2025 and run through August. The curriculum is designed to provide young leaders with a comprehensive learning experience at a premier academic health system featuring some of the nation’s top-ranked hospitals.

Program participants will be exposed to hospital operations, physician division finance, and system leadership through project-based work and learning experiences. Project opportunities will vary and reflect both the participant’s learning goals and the organization’s needs. In addition to project work, candidates will attend leadership meetings, tour Emory Healthcare hospitals and facilities, meet key role players across the organization, and present to the Emory Healthcare Leadership Team.

Two informational webinars about this opportunity will be held on the following dates:

• Tuesday, November 12th: 5:00PM -6:00 PM EST
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• Monday, December 2nd: 12:00PM -1:00PM EST
  • Registration Link

Applications are due January 10th, 2025. For more information and application instructions, visit the job posting linked here. 

Summer Program for Advancing Research Knowledge (SPARK), Atlanta VA

SPARK is a nine-week research program at VA Atlanta. Students work with VA physicians or lab-based researchers, conduct research, network with peers, and attend lectures from specialists. This year, 2 students from Emory University will be accepted to the Summer 2025 Cohort.

SPARK runs from May 27 to August 1, 2025, with a mandatory orientation day included. Work hours are 9 AM to 5 PM at Atlanta VA. Full on-site presence required for program eligibility.

Other Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must have prior research experience.
• Must be in good academic standing. 
• Must be either a medical school student, graduate student in a STEM program, and/or a Nursing graduate student.
• Meet NIH’s Underrepresented Minority Criteria.

The application is open now and will close on December 8th, 2024. For more information and application instructions, visit the program website here. Feel free to contact Dr. Selma Cuya-Smith (selma [dot] cuya-smith [at] va [dot] gov) with any questions.

Graduate Research Assistant, RSPH Department of Epidemiology

The Center for the Health of Incarcerated Persons (CHIP) seeks an MPH student, interested in HIV issues, including PrEP, who would like to assist project coordinators on a recently funded R61/R33 grant. This NIH/NIDA project will explore best practices to help persons living with HIV, or at high risk of seroconversion, connect to care after leaving Fulton County Jail. Preferences will be for a first year epi/glepi student to work with CHIP 10-20 hours a week, as a sole position, rather than juggle multiple GRA positions. Duties include assisting with the roll out of the project, preparing PowerPoint presentations, setting up databases, and other related duties. CHIP may have some community-facing activities in the Atlanta area focused on infectious disease research that would be appropriate for an APE experience starting next semester.

To apply, please send a cover letter, CV and a writing sample to Dr. Anne Spaulding (ASpauld [at] emory [dot] edu). The application deadline is November 22nd, 2024.

For more information and ways to contact Dr. Spaulding, please visit the job posting on 12twenty.

Student Data Analyst, Atlanta Department of Veterans Affairs

The Atlanta VA is looking for students to help us analyze a wealth of data to measure improved health outcomes among veterans receiving care at the VA across an array of various preventive medicine, public health, and quality interventions.

The VA is currently looking for help analyzing the data for the following projects:

1. Evaluating impact of USPSTF recommendations on veteran receipt of preventive services
2. Evaluating impact of COPD order set on improving health outcomes
3. Evaluating the use of point of care ultrasound to reduce length of stay, 90-day mortality, and 30-day readmission rates
4. Evaluating the impact of the transitional care clinic on the reduction of 30-day readmission rates
5. And many more!

If you are interested, please reach out to Aaron M. Harris (Aaron [dot] Harris1 [at] va [dot] gov) over email.

Research Assistant in Epidemiology, Rollins School of Public Health

PI: Dayna A. Johnson, PhD, MPH, MSW, MS

Sleep Epidemiology Research Group (SERG): SERG is aimed at understanding the root causes of sleep health disparities and their impact on cardiovascular disease. Current research aims to understand the determinants of insufficient sleep and sleep disorders as well as the subsequent influence on blood pressure among Black or African American adults. SERG is seeking a student to work on the ARISE research study, which is enrolling Black adults in Atlanta and measuring social, environmental, sleep, and cardiovascular factors over 14 days. This research integrates social, environmental, and sleep epidemiology.

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all-inclusive): Assist in all research-related tasks of the Emory Sleep Epidemiology Group including, but not limited to, administering questionnaires, data entry, quantitative and qualitative analyses, literature reviews, and manuscript/grant preparation. Must be available to work on evenings and some weekends.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters Student or Doctoral student
• Quantitative analyses experience-experience with SAS and R
• Familiarity with survey data
• Focus group transcription
• Strong verbal and writing skills (writing samples may be requested)
• Experience with literature reviews
• Strong interest in health disparities
• Experience working with health disparity populations
• Experience with GIS or spatial analyses preferred but not required
• Detail-oriented
• Excellent organizational skills and proactive approach

Hours: Approximately 10-20 hours per week

Please contact Bassey Enun at Bassey [dot] enun [at] emory [dot] edu/serg [at] emory [dot] edu with any questions relevant to this position.

Research Assistant for Technology and Aging Projects, Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing

The project is seeking an enthusiastic Research Assistant to support projects aimed at using technology to help older adults maintain independence. The role will focus on the launch of a new research lab, new projects setup, and deployment and monitoring of digital health technology in participants’ homes. This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in digital health, gerontology, or technology research.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the setup of a new lab related to technology and aging research
• Assist in the development of a research database (e.g., REDCap).
• Assist in the installation, and maintenance of digital health technologies in older adults’ homes.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for participants, ensuring the devices are functioning properly.
• Conduct training sessions with older adult participants, explaining how to use the technology effectively and safely.
• Collect and organize data for analysis and reporting purposes.
• Assist in participant recruitment, including scheduling and coordinating study sessions.
• Conduct follow-up with participants to ensure continued engagement and address any concerns.
• Maintain accurate records of data collection, device usage, and participant feedback.
• Support the research team with administrative tasks as needed.

Qualifications:

• Interest or experience in working with older adults and digital health technology.
• Comfortable with technology or willingness to learn about technology, including smart speakers and health tracking sensors.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical information in simple terms.

For more information and application instructions, visit the job posting on 12Twenty. Applications will be accepted through October 31st, 2024.