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Global Rabies Epidemiology and Geospatial Fellowship, CDC

Position Description

There is a need for an ORISE fellow in the Rabies Epidemiology Unit, Poxvirus and Rabies Branch, National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases. ORISE Research Applicants must have obtained a relevant degree within 5 years of applying to this position. This position is a 1-year fellowship with the possibility of renewal at the end of year 1.

 The Fellow will apply advanced analytic skills to epidemiological research work involving disease surveillance, investigation, and more. The Fellow’s assignment will require geospatial analytical deliverables as needed by the unit.

 

Organization Description 

 The Rabies Epidemiology Unit (REU) (Atlanta, GA) serves as a resource for domestic and international partners to ensure that the highest standards of information and assistance for rabies control programs are appropriately disseminated, implemented, and evaluated. The REU houses core activities and roles for the Branch, including the National Rabies Surveillance System, WHO Collaborating Center activities, OIE Reference Laboratory for Rabies, USDA Wildlife Services Interagency Agreement, and rabies consultations. Activities conducted within this unit are often diverse and involve members from across multiple teams, divisions, and international organizations. The REU strives to promote Branch activities to external audiences, while formulating strategies to expand Branch capacity to lead implementation of global rabies elimination activities.

 

Duties and Responsibilities 

  • Apply geospatial and analytic skills to assist with domestic and international epidemiological research design, analysis, reporting, and publication.
  • Gain experience in implementing and managing collaboration for design and implementation of epidemiological research projects with national and international partners.
  • Training in national electronic laboratory reporting including implantation, data collection, and reporting with state and federal agencies.
  • Assisting public health practitioners, health providers, and the public to interpret national and international rabies prevention guidelines.
  • Receive mentoring in clinical and epidemiologic assessments in human and animal health
  • Publish scientific manuscripts and give presentations related to global rabies epidemiological studies
  • Gain experience developing programmatic evaluation indicators and conducting program evaluations

 

Skills and Experience

  • Minimum of a Master’s degree in Biostatistics, Data Science, Epidemiology, Statistics, Geographic Information Systems, or a related analytic field
  • Intermediate to advanced proficiency in GIS (ArcGIS; Quantum GIS; R) or other geospatial analysis programs
  • Intermediate to advanced proficiency in an analytic software such as SAS or R
  • Intermediate proficiency in information sharing systems/data exchange
  • Intermediate to advanced writing skills for publication of scientific manuscripts

 

Contact Information 

For further information, contact Yasmeen Ross at OKX1 [at] cdc [dot] gov


APE Opportunity, Emory School of Medicine

Description

Colleagues in the Emory School of Medicine have an interesting practicum opportunity available for MPH students.  They are conducting a study on attitudes toward fertility preservation in transgender individuals.  The study involves recruitment of people in transgender clinics and asking them to fill out a short questionnaire. 

The questionnaire is designed to be filled out on line during the appointment.  The clinicians running this study will need help with making sure the process is moving along while the participant is in the clinic. It is expected that some participants will choose to fill out the survey at home.  In this case, the student’s responsibility will be to follow up and make sure the survey is completed.  Once the data are collected, the student will also have an opportunity to perform data analyses. 

 

Contact Information

Dr. Sina Abhari (sina [dot] abhari [at] emory [dot] edu) will serve as the APE supervisor, and Dr. Michael Goodman (mgoodm2 [at] emory [dot] edu), from the Department of Epidemiology, is also involved in the project. If interested, please email both Dr. Abhari and Dr. Goodman to express interest and learn more about this opportunity!


Graduate Research Assistant, Emory Prevention Research Center

***Position open to non-REAL students***

 

Position Description 

The Emory Prevention Research Center (EPRC) seeks 2 part-time Graduate Research Assistants (15-20 hours/week). The position includes the opportunity to work on 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. 

 

Organization Description 

The EPRC conducts research and evaluation on chronic disease prevention and promotes evidence-based cancer prevention and control. 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 evidence-based cancer prevention practices. Click here for more information about the EPRC. Information about Healthy Homes Healthy Families 2-1-1 is available here.  

 

Qualifications 

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. Experience with qualitative data collection, quantitative data collection, and 24-hour dietary recalls is a plus.

 

Additional Position Details

  • Hours per week: 15-20 hours/week
  • Schedule requirements/preferences: Availability to work a flexible schedule, evenings and weekends included, for 15-20 hours per week.
  • Compensation: GRA level salary ($13.50/hour)
  • Start Date: April 2021

 

How to Apply 

  • Application Deadline: April 16, 2021
  • Send resume and cover letter by email to: Clarisa Hernandez, Emory Prevention Research Center at cherna9 [at] emory [dot] edu

 


Analyst, Harris Health System

Description 

The Population Health Transformation Team at Harris Health System is recruiting for several different levels of analysts, including recent MPH graduates and MPH graduates with several years of experience. The Harris Health System is the 4th largest safety-net health system in the United States. The Population Health department was founded in 2018 and is dedicated to serving the surrounding area in Harris County, which has the highest number of uninsured in the nation. The team is led by the Senior VP for Pop Health, Karen TsengTheir team already has two Rollins grads working here and would love to get more! 

 

Applicants should be:

  • Passionate about population health/public health/healthcare delivery/management/administration/research and evidence-based projects/cost-effectiveness
  • Dedicated to the underserved population and decreasing health disparities
  • Interested in working in a fast-paced, start-up-like, cutting-edge environment

 

To learn more about the work being done and opportunities at Harris Health System, click here!

 

How to Apply 

If anyone is interested, please email Trishna Narula at trishna [dot] narula [at] harrishealth [dot] org with a description of your background and interest in the position, as well as a resume/CV.

 

 


Office of Science Fellowship, ORISE

Description 

Multiple research opportunities are available in the Office of Science (OS), at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, GA.

The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) Research Participation Programs at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are educational and training programs designed to provide students and recent graduate’s opportunities to participate in project-specific CDC research and developmental activities at CDC facilities that are related to CDC’s mission.

The Office of Science (OS) mission is to promote quality, integrity, and innovation of CDC science to improve the public’s health. The office upholds scientific ideals; establishes an environment of scientific excellence, integrity and innovation; and promotes timely dissemination and translation of scientific information, innovations, and technology. In addition, this office serves as the primary advisor to CDC senior leaders on agency-wide scientific issues.

The Office of Science (OS) offers a variety of high-profile initiatives and projects, while conducting research in a fast-paced environment. Under the guidance of a mentor, the participant will train with staff on opportunities that may include:

  • Contributing to projects that focus on different aspects of CDC’s Science Agenda that includes Agency wide efforts to advance quality, integrity and innovation of CDC science
  • Participating in quantitative and qualitative data review and analysis related to scientific initiatives within the Office of Science
  • Contributing to the development and presentation of scientific information including findings and recommendations, briefing materials, data analysis, policy research and analysis, and project proposals, related to CDC’s Science Agenda
  • Participating in collaborative engagement with scientific teams and Agency work groups
  • Contributing to the development of scientific project proposals and plans including project plan
  • development, tracking and status reporting for key initiatives led by the Office of Science Director and other Senior Leadership in data modernization, knowledge management, and implementation science

This program, administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and CDC. The initial appointment is for one year but may be renewed upon recommendation of CDC contingent on the availability of funds. The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. The appointment is full-time at CDC in the Atlanta, Georgia, area.

Participants do not become employees of CDC, DOE or the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits.

 

Qualifications 

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

 

Preferred Skills 

  • Experience leveraging innovation to solve challenges
  • Experience communicating with external partners and stakeholders
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Technical skills in at least one of the following domains:
    • Identifying and sharing resources on data modernization/data visualization
    • Quantitative and qualitative data analysis
    • Developing science-based communication tools/resources such as presentations, 1-pagers, factsheets, talking points, briefing materials
    • Applying ethical standards to meet federal regulatory compliance requirements for scientific activities
    • Knowledge Management and Data Science
    • Policy development, analysis, legislative tracking, environmental scanning and policy research 

 

How to Apply

To be considered, please send complete application materials to the Zintellect announcement here by August 27, 2021.

If you have any questions regarding this announcement, please send an email to the Office of Science Management Office by email at OSManagementOffice [at] cdc [dot] gov. Please include reference CDC- OS-2021-0102 and domain of interest in all communications.


Student Epidemiologist, GA Emerging Infections Program

***Open to REAL and non-REAL students***

 

Role Description

The Student Epidemiologist will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

  • data entry and cleaning
  • conduct telephone interviews for case-control and cohort studies
  • data collection from physicians’ offices and medical facilities via phone, fax and chart review
  • vaccine verification via various databases
  • isolate log-in and tracking

 

Position Information

  • We request 15-20 hour/week work availability.
  • Will work around student’s schedule.
  • The position is currently primarily teleworking (with occasional time in the office), but with plans to return to an office environment once it’s been determined to be safe to do.
  • Will be assigned to a study team.

 

How to Apply 

Click here to read more about this position and apply on Handshake! 

 


Food As Medicine Practicum Opportunity, Grady Hospital System

Overview 

In 2017, Grady established the Food as Medicine (FAM) Partnership with the Atlanta Community Food Bank and Open Hand Atlanta to address food access and chronic disease among Grady patients, employees and the greater community. Through this partnership, Grady has established mobile food pharmacies at three neighborhood clinics and opened Jesse Hill Market at Grady Memorial Hospital featuring a Food Pharmacy, Teaching Kitchen, and Farmers Market. Grady is looking for 2-3 students to assist with implementation and evaluation of FAM programs, including Fresh Food Carts serving three neighborhood clinics, JHM Food Pharmacy, cooking classes, and employee wellness efforts.

 

Responsibilities

Practicum students will work with Grady’s Community Benefit Manager, the Food as Medicine team, and our Registered Dietitians. The primary responsibilities of practicum students will include:

  • Support JHM Food Pharmacy and Fresh Food Cart operations including planning, food packing and distribution to patients, evaluation and sustainability
  • Assist with patient and employee cooking classes and food demonstrations in the Teaching Kitchen
  • Support FAM volunteer recruitment, onboarding and training
  • Evaluate the nutrition program currently being offered to Grady employees
  • Continue development of employee engagement opportunities related to FAM
  • Assist with required FAM reporting for research and philanthropic grants
  • Attendance at Fresh Food Carts at the neighborhood clinics twice per month is required. Addresses are located here.
    • Asa Yancey: 1st Wednesday of the month at 9am-2pm
    • Brookhaven: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 9am-3pm
    • Ponce Center: 3rd Wednesday at 9am-2pm

 

Timeline

The practicum may take place over one or two semesters starting May 2021 and students must work a minimum of 10 hours/week.

 

Grady Health System Requirements

Students must complete a background check, drug screening, and health clearance through the ACEMAPP platform at their own expense (estimated cost is $100-150).

Students must adhere to all Grady COVID precautions including universal masking, temperature and symptom screening when on campus, and social distancing. Students are required to provide their own PPE (medical mask when on campus or cloth mask when working outdoors).

 

How to Apply

  • For more information or to apply, contact Katie Mooney, Manager of Population Health and Community Benefit, at klmooney [at] gmh [dot] edu or 678-296-2282 OR applicants should send their resume and a brief explanation of interest by Friday, April 9, 2021.

Pre-doctoral Training Program in Population Neuroscience of Aging & Alzheimer’s Disease, University of Pittsburgh

Description 

The University of Pittsburgh offers a pre-doctoral training program in Population Neuroscience of Aging & Alzheimer’s Disease. The PNA Program trains highly talented graduate students to pursue successful independent research in the etiology of Alzheimer’s Disease and other age-related dementia (ADRD). The Program offers 3 positions, each one for up to 4 years.

 

Vision

To understand the causes and mechanisms of ADRD, population neuroscientists of the future must be able to link environmental exposures, lifestyles, co-morbidities, and genomics with knowledge of modern technology of neurosciences and measurements of brain disease and data science. Our PNA curriculum addresses this need by providing:

  • foundational knowledge in population science and neuroscience of aging;
  • availability of multi-center and international databases;
  • enhanced training in cutting-edge multimodal methodologies to measure brain changes with age, including neuropsychological assessment, neuroimaging, and post-mortem assessments;
  • hands-on experiences on recruitment and data collection, including internet-based study designs;
  • opportunity to network with high-caliber scientists locally, nationally and internationally;
  • training in the responsible conduct of research.

 

Curriculum 

The Population Neuroscience of Aging curriculum offers targeted coursework and selected research rotations, tailored to each individual’s background and research objectives.

Coursework 

PNA trainees must demonstrate a strong commitment to expand their knowledge of study design and population neuroscience of aging. Required coursework includes: Population Neuroscience (fall, 1CR) and Neuroepidemiology (spring, 2CR). Additional coursework in neuroscience, epidemiology, and data science will be matched to the students’ background and research interests, in consultation with the academic advisor. Examples include: multimodal neuroimaging (summer, 2 CR); Biology of aging (summer, 1 CR); Neurobiology of aging (fall, 2CR). Upon completion of the coursework, trainees will have identified the dissertation topic and will have completed the first draft of the dissertation document.

Research Rotations 

Research rotations guide trainees to apply the concepts learnt in in class with the goal to conduct original neuroepidemiological research. Each trainee is required to participate in three rotations: Data collection, Data Analysis, and Clinical Research rotation. Each rotation is overseen by the primary mentor and/or a member of the mentoring team with expertise in that specific area. Through these rotations, trainees will: a) learn practical aspects of conducting research, including how to work within a multidisciplinary team; b) complete at least one original scientific manuscript for submission to a peer-reviewed journal; and c) complete the first draft of a new grant research proposal reflecting the trainee’s independent thinking.

 

Eligibility Criteria 

  • US citizen or US Permanent Resident;
  • Accepted in one of our affiliated Graduate Programs (Epidemiology, Neuroscience, Psychology, Health Related Sciences, Biostatistics, Information Science, Biomedical informatics);
  • Strong commitment to pursue research in ADRD, using epidemiological and neuroscience methods.
  • *Preference is given to candidates with a GPA> 3.5, and with background in neuroscience, psychology or population/data science. Previous research exposure in the above fields is desirable but not required.

 

How to Apply 

Please submit a one page personal statement by May 1, 2021 to meehanb [at] pitt [dot] edu describing:

  • Academic background (degree, major, list of relevant classes, GPA);
  • Prior research experience, if applicable;
  • Research interests and goals while in the program;
  • Three references related to the applicant’s academic work.

Click here to read more details about this training program!


Computational and Data Science Fellowships, ACM

***Current first years eligible***

 

Description 

ACM SIGHPC has created the Computational and Data Science Fellowships, a continuation of the program started with Intel to increase the diversity of students pursuing graduate degrees in data science and computational science. Specifically targeted at women or students from racial/ethnic backgrounds that have not traditionally participated in the computing field, the program is open to students pursuing degrees at institutions anywhere in the world.

Each fellowship recipient will receive a stipend prior to the start of their first academic term after August 1. The value of the stipend will be US$15,000 annually, adjusted depending on the country where the degree will be earned (using the most recent national price level ratio published by the World Bank). This stipend is intended to augment, not replace, the support already being provided by the institution. Recipients will receive the stipend annually for up to 2 years, as long as they are deemed to be making appropriate progress in the degree program (progress will be evaluated annually by ACM SIGHPC based on a brief report from each recipient). If additional funding becomes available, fellowship winners may be given the opportunity to receive extended support (through the completion of the degree, but not more than five years total).

  • Nominations for the 2021 class open: March 15, 2021
  • Nominations for the 2021 class close: April 30 , 2021
  • Winners announced: by June 24, 2021 

 

Eligibility 

To qualify for a Computational & Data Science Fellowship, a student must be:

  • Either currently enrolled in a graduate program or accepted to begin in one no later than October 15
  • Pursuing a graduate degree – Master’s, PhD, or equivalent – in computational or data science (although the formal name of the program may be somewhat different)
  • Completed less than half of her/his planned program of study (with preference given to students who are still early in their studies)
  • A woman and/or a member of a racial/ethnic group that is currently underrepresented in the computing field in the country where the student will earn the degree

For the purposes of these fellowships, “computational science” encompasses any program of study where computational modeling and simulation serve as the primary methods for conducting research, typically in a field other than computer science (e.g., computational chemistry, wildfire modeling, computational hydrodynamics). Similarly, “data science” relies on computational analysis of large-scale data as the basis for research (e.g., ecological informatics, financial analytics). Preference will be given to candidates whose background is from disciplines other than computer science and who can bring new perspectives to computational/data science.

 

Application Information 

Applications for the fellowships involve three independent components and must be submitted using SIGHPC’s online nomination system:

  1. Nomination: submitted by the student’s advisor (or soon-to-be advisor), who will explain how the candidate qualifies for a fellowship
  2. CV and candidate statement: submitted by the student, along with contact information for an endorser
  3. Brief endorsement: submitted by a current or former instructor, project supervisor, or employer who has personal knowledge of the student’s past accomplishments and can speak to the candidate’s suitability

All components must be submitted in sequence, and completed no later than April 30. See how to nominate for details. In accordance with ACM policies on conflict-of-interest, the following are ineligible to serve as nominators or endorsers: officers of ACM and members of the Fellowship Selection Committee.

 

How to Apply 

Click here to read more about this fellowship opportunity and apply online! 

 

 


Epidemiology and Health Science Fellowship, CDC

Description 

A fellowship opportunity is available in the Water, Food and Environmental Health Services Branch (WFEHSB) within the Division of Environmental Health Science and Practice (DEHSP) of the National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is one of the major operation components of the Department of Health and Human Services. CDC works to protect America from health, safety and security threats, both foreign and in the U.S. Whether diseases start at home or abroad, are chronic or acute, curable or preventable, human error or deliberate attack, CDC fights disease and supports communities and citizens to do the same.

The WFEHSB mission is to strengthen the roles of state, tribal, local, and territorial environmental health programs, and their professionals to better anticipate, identify, and respond to adverse environmental exposures and their consequences for human health. The participant will be assigned to the WFEHSB Safe Water Section to support efforts on Legionella prevention and control projects. Under the guidance of a mentor and a collaborative team of professionals, the participant will learn with team members on activities like the following:

  • Developing technical guidance and other resources for Legionella prevention and control activities and occasionally addressing a range of environmental health topic areas. Some additional topic areas include:
    • Emergency preparedness and response
    • Safe drinking water
    • Relationship between microplastics, health effects and safe water
  • Designing and developing training and informational materials (eLearning and in-person courses, webinars, etc.) for environmental health topics related to safe water
  • Coordinating with state and local public health partner organizations and assisting CDC technical monitors with cooperative agreement projects.
  • Supporting responses to technical assistance requests through research, scientific reasoning, and effective communication.
  • Assisting with various research projects, data analysis, literature review, report writing, and dissemination of results.

 

Qualifications 

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

Preferred skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience in research and analysis, data management and analysis
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills with ability to manage complex tasks requiring attention to detail.
  • Knowledge of biostatistics and epidemiological principles and methodologies
  • Experience conducting data analysis with statistical software (SPSS, R, SAS)
  • Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel
  • Experience with Environmental and Public Health and Practice
  • Knowledge of infectious diseases, especially waterborne and water washed illnesses
  • Knowledge of building water systems/premise plumbing systems
  • Ability to participate on a team in a virtual environment

 

How to Apply 

Click here to read more about this opportunity and apply! 


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