Graduate Research Assistant

Masters or doctoral student needed this semester to assist with completing a systematic review of the various biomarkers being used in the diagnosis of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).  Excellent research and scientific writing skills required. An understanding of NAFLD and/or related health conditions preferred but not required.  Will require approximately 10 hours/week through December.  $15/hour.  If interested, please send your resume to Jean Welsh at jwelsh1 [at] emory [dot] edu and Miriam Vos at mvos [at] emory [dot] edu.

Graduate Research Assistant, The Center for Global Safe Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (Moe Research Group)

Project Summary:  The Center for Global Safe Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (CGSW) is seeking Graduate Research Assistants (GRA) with strong data skills to support multiple COVID-19 wastewater surveillance projects. Since August 2020, Our group has been conducting wastewater surveillance at Emory Campus (finished) and the city of Atlanta (ongoing). And we are proposing to extend our expertise to conduct wastewater surveillance in Dhaka Bangladesh and Accra Ghana. As the project expanding, we have increasing need for database management, data visualization (statistical plots, mapping), and analysis (including spatial analysis, transmission modeling, agent based model, results dashboard design), and manuscript writing.

Student Role:  Under the guidance of CGSW faculty and staff, the GRA will assist with database development, data management and analysis, data visualization, and publications.

Qualifications:  Applicants must have good knowledge of public health, statistics, and computer programming.  Skills: intermediate skill in R is required and knowledge about spatial analysis, agent based modeling, infectious disease transmission modeling, Rmarkdown, and R Shiny are preferred.

Isolation/Quarantine Support Runner

Needed Immediately! The Runners will not have direct contact with quarantined individuals, they will just assist with delivery and disposal of items in a safe, masked environment.  We need Runners for every day/evening of the week: Requires a satisfactory MVR.

The available shifts are:

• Noon-6 p.m.
• 5 p.m.-11 p.m.

Job Description:

• Liaises with leadership to determine quarantine and isolation room assignments, key pick-up, and transporting student’s personal items.
• Using Emory vehicles, provides transportation and relocation needs to students being assigned to isolation or quarantine, including but not limited to, personal appointments.
• Provides delivery of meals and other support items to students in isolation and quarantine.
• Coordinates any purchases of items needed or pick up (pharmacy, store, Student Health Services, etc) and delivers purchased supplies.
• Provides wellness resources and support to address any non-medical needs or concerns and answers questions as they arise. Assist the Coordinator to develop processes and guidelines for students in isolation and quarantine.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• A valid driver’s license with a good driving record; must be insurable.

To read more and apply click here!

Biostats Tutor

A biostatistics tutor is needed with the following criteria:

• first or second year student with strong Biostats ability
• Tutoring/ teaching experience
• ability to meet Sundays for 2-3 hours
• meets weekly September 19 – December 5, 2021
• paid $15 per hour

Interested students should contact Daneilia Dwyer at dadwyer [at] emory [dot] edu.

Research Coordinator, HYPP Study

Graduate Research Assistant, IANPHI

Are you interested in getting involved with  an international public health organization?

Be a part of a dynamic organization and team which aims to improve public health capacity worldwide. Expand your public health skill-base through a variety of real-world applications and activities. Work with IANPHI’s US Secretariat located at Emory University’s Global Public Health Institute to learn about and assist with our programmatic, policy and communications work. Learn more about IANPHI’s work by visiting www.ianphi.org. GRA and practicum opportunities available.

Candidates with the following competencies are encouraged to apply:
• Highly productive, self motivated and dependable
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Policy development experience
• Strong writing/communication skills
• Website/design skills or experience
• Knowledge of MS Office, Adobe, Smartsheet, and Google Workspace
• Language skills: Spanish, French, Portuguese

To apply:

Send cover letter and resume to Katy Seib (kseib [at] emory [dot] edu)

Community-Engaged Research on Social Determinants of Health and/or Chronic Disease Prevention, Emory Prevention Research Center

Background

The CDC-funded Emory Prevention Research Center (EPRC) was established in 2004 with a mission to prevent cancer and to reduce health disparities in rural Georgia and beyond. EPRC-affiliated faculty, staff and students conduct community-engaged research on a range of cancer and chronic disease topics locally, nationally and globally. For more information, please visit: https://web1.sph.emory.edu/eprc/

Funding Opportunity Purpose

The EPRC seeks to fund 5 student awards of up to $1,000 each for conducting community-engaged research as part of thesis and dissertation projects.

Eligibility

Eligible students will be master’s or doctoral students at Emory with a thesis or dissertation research project conducted in collaboration with a community partner. The research should focus on chronic disease prevention and/or social determinants of health. The research can be at any stage (e.g., data analysis) and does not require in-person data collection.

Key Dates

September 20th, 2021: Applications due

October 5th, 2021: Notification of awardees/start date

September 15, 2022: End date and final report due*

*Upon completion of the funded project, all students will be required to submit a report (250-500 words) and present their findings at an EPRC seminar. Funds are for research activities or dissemination to community partners and not for PI salary, attendance at national conferences, or journal article publishing fees.

How to Apply

1. List your name, department and school, advisor’s name, degree sought
2. Provide a summary of your research project with these sections (2 page max):
   1. Research questions and methods
   2. Description of community partner and their role in the research
   3. Timeline
3. Budget and justification (funds can be used for research-related expenses only)
4. Provide a letter of support from your community partner (recommended but not required)

Email applications to josh [dot] kaufmann [at] emory [dot] edu by 5pm on September 20, 2021

Graduate Research Assistant, Emory Prevention Research Center

Job Title: Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) – Emory Prevention Research Center
Hours per week: 15-20 hours/week
Schedule requirements/preferences: Availability to work a consistent schedule during the week.
Position Type: Part Time
Organization: Emory Prevention Research Center (EPRC)
Operating Unit: Rollins School of Public Health
Department: Behavioral Sciences and Health Education
Position Description: The Emory Prevention Research Center (EPRC) seeks up to 5 part-time Graduate Research Assistants (15-20 hours/week). The position includes the opportunity to work on one of several projects: 

1. The Two Georgias Initiative provides evaluation technical assistance and capacity building support to 9 rural community health coalitions across the state. GRA tasks include developing qualitative and quantitative data collection instruments (e.g., surveys, interview guides), data entry and analysis, preparing summaries and reports, and other duties as needed.
2. Healthy Homes Healthy Families 2-1-1, an environmental change intervention designed to prevent weight gain among adults by decreasing energy intake. This intervention is designed to guide families into creating healthier home environments that support healthy eating. GRA tasks include data collection via telephone interviews, data entry, and other duties as needed.
3. Smoke-Free Homes 5A project aims to adapt and test an effective intervention for integration into the 5A approach for tobacco cessation in primary care settings. GRA tasks include intervention delivery, data collection via telephone interviews, data entry, and other duties as needed.

Background: The EPRC conducts research and evaluation on chronic disease prevention and promotes evidence-based cancer prevention and control, particularly in southwest Georgia. The research and activities of the EPRC are planned with the participation and input of our community partners, in the spirit of community-based participatory research. Our cancer projects are funded by NCI and the CDC to promote the use of evidencebased cancer prevention practices. We are also working with the Winship Cancer Institute to support the development, dissemination, and implementation of evidence-based interventions for cancer prevention and control. See http://web1.sph.emory.edu/eprc/ for more information about the EPRC. Information about The Two Georgias Initiative is available at http://web1.sph.emory.edu/eprc/evaluation/tgi.html
Minimum Qualifications: Highly motivated, efficient, organized, detail-oriented and interest or experience working on research, evaluation, or cancer prevention and control.
Preferred Qualifications: Prior work experience preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience with Microsoft Office products. Experience with Excel, Access, online survey software, or SPSS a plus.
Qualitative data analysis experience a plus.
Compensation: $15/hour
Start Date: As soon as possible
Application Deadline: August 31, 2021
(Applications will be screened as they arrive; positions may be filled prior to this deadline.)
Contact Information: Send resume and cover letter by email to:
Lucja Bundy, Emory Prevention Research Center
lbundy [at] emory [dot] edu