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Injury Prevention Scholarship, IPRCE

Category : APE/ILE Student Opportunities

Opportunity Description

This year, IPRCE will be awarding 3 scholarships to assist and train students in injury prevention and control.

The scholarship is designed to recognize, assist and train students working on research or practice-based projects in (1) violence prevention (dating violence, sexual violence, intimate partner violence; child maltreatment (including abuse, neglect, or sexual abuse), suicide; or youth violence prevention, including media influence and bullying; (2) motor-vehicle crash or crash-injury prevention, (3) preventing traumatic brain injury,  (4) falls prevention (both adult and pediatric), or (5) drug safety (prevention of drug misuse/abuse, or prevention of recidivism). 

All projects must be applicable to an injury problem in Georgia. 

Recipients of the award will receive the following:

  • $1,000 stipend to be distributed at the start of the summer
  • Scholarship certificate
  • Opportunity to interact with local injury control experts 
  • Recognition on the IPRCE website

 

Eligibility and Requirements

  • Applicants must be enrolled as a full time student in an undergraduate, masters, or doctoral degree program.
  • Students who are currently receiving another injury prevention fellowship or scholarship are ineligible to apply. Funds supporting the project from other, non-injury specific sources are acceptable.
  • Students must submit: a completed application form; a current resume or curriculum vitae; and a project proposal describing the rationale, intended purpose, process/methodology, and potential contribution or impact of the project in 500 words or less. In addition, applications should include one letter of recommendation regarding the applicant’s abilities and qualifications (from an internship coordinator, preceptor, faculty member or other professional); and one letter of support from a designated faculty member who plans to work with the applicant on the proposed project (or agency representative if the project involves work with a non-academic organization) and can verify that the student is a full-time student in a degree program. Letters may be signed pdfs sent electronically.
  • Proposed projects must address one or more of the following topics: (1) violence prevention (dating violence, sexual violence, intimate partner violence; child maltreatment (including abuse, neglect, or sexual abuse), suicide; or youth violence prevention, including media influence and bullying; (2) motor-vehicle crash or crash-injury prevention, (3) preventing traumatic brain injury, (4) falls prevention (both adult and pediatric), or (5) drug safety (prevention of drug misuse/abuse, or prevention of recidivism)
  • Proposed projects may be new or on going, and the applicant must have the primary role in conducting the project.
  • Recipients will be required to submit a brief, 1-page, progress/completion report in early September 2020 detailing the status of the project and the contribution of IPRCE funds to the project.
  • For their final project, recipients must present their work at an IPRCE meeting during the 2020-2021 year.

 

Project Review Criteria

Proposals will be reviewed by the IPRCE Steering Committee for their scientific and/or theoretical basis, originality, and potential contribution to injury prevention and control.  Projects may be related to surveillance, risk factor identification, or intervention development, evaluation or dissemination.  Projects related to the development or use of theory in injury prevention also are acceptable. Specific criteria include the following: 

  • Research Proposals should include: problem identification and/or rationale for the project; theoretical or conceptual basis; population of interest; research design and methodology; plans for data collection and analysis; contribution to knowledge in injury prevention.
  • Practice-based Proposals should include: problem identification and/or rationale for the project; theoretical or conceptual basis or related findings from a needs assessment; population served; practice design; cultural competence of materials; plans for implementation, evaluation and dissemination; intended contribution to the field of injury prevention.

 

Application Information 

  • Deadline Extended: April 16, 2021
  • Click here to learn more about this scholarship opportunity and to access the online application!

 

Associate Scientist II – Health Services Research, American Cancer Society

Category : Post-Grad Student Opportunities

Position Description

Work with colleagues in the Department on research studies addressing access to and receipt of cancer care; health policies, including provisions of the Affordable Care Act and health insurance benefit design; economic burden of cancer; and cancer outcomes.  Conduct literature reviews, data analyses, and contribute to writing of scientific manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at scientific meetings.  Goals of research are to inform efforts to improve quality of care, patient outcomes and to reduce burden of illness and identify levers for reducing disparities and improving health equity.  Work with colleagues throughout ACS and ACS-Cancer Action Network (ACS-CAN). 

 

Duties and Responsibilities 

  • Conduct comprehensive literature reviews on a variety of topics related to access to and receipt of cancer cares; health policies; and economic burden of cancer. 
  • Analyze data from nationally representative surveys, cancer registries, and health insurance claims.
  • Collaborate with colleagues on research projects to contribute to scientific literature.
  • Ensure the accuracy and consistency of data presented in Facts & Figures Publication (e.g., proofreading text and data checking).
  • Respond to requests for data from ACS staff, media, and the general public.
  • Prepare tables and figures for scientific presentations
  • Document analytic programs and results in an organized, dated, and clearly labeled form for future reference.
  • Proofread reports for publication and presentation at professional meetings.

 

Position Requirements

Knowledge 

  • Master’s degree or equivalent amount of experience and education in Public Health, Health Services Research, Health Policy, Health Economics, Biostatistics, or Epidemiology.
  • Expertise with statistical software, including SAS, Stata, and/or R.
  • Prior experience in statistical, medical, or biologic research.

Demonstrates Intramural Research Competencies

  • Action oriented
  • Communicates effectively
  • Drives results
  • Manages complexity
  • Builds networks
  • Cultivates innovation
  • Optimizes work processes
  • Manages ambiguity

Skills 

  • Knowledge of statistics with good quantitative skills.
  • Familiarity with fundamental principles of public health.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Attention to detail.

 

How to Apply

Click here to learn more about this position and apply online! 

Data Analyst, CDC

Category : Post-Grad Student Opportunities

Description 

The Global Immunization Division (GID) protects the health of Americans and global citizens by preventing disease, disability, and death worldwide from vaccine preventable diseases.  The Immunization Systems Branch (ISB) supports demand generation projects in primarily low- and middle –income countries around the world.  The second strategic objective of the Global Vaccine Action Plan (GVAP) is to reach and maintain a level of strong, self-sustaining demand for routine vaccination services where parents not only access these services but demand them as a right. 

The Vaccine Introduction (VI) team has become involved in outbreak response vaccination for several epidemic-prone diseases with increasing frequency. In the past two years, the VI team responses have included: yellow fever in Angola and DRC (2016); Ebola in DRC (2017-2020) with preparedness activities for Ebola vaccine use in Uganda, Rwanda, and South Sudan (2018-2020); cholera vaccination among the Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh (2017, 2018); typhoid in Zimbabwe (2018); cholera in Zimbabwe (2018); and extremely drug-resistant (XDR) typhoid in Pakistan (2018).  The vaccine response to each outbreak has been different and varied.  For yellow fever in DRC, we evaluated the immunogenicity of the use of fractional dose vaccine for outbreak response during a global shortage of yellow fever vaccine.  We are also leading a study in Uganda looking at the immunogenicity of fractional one fifth- and one-half doses of yellow fever vaccine compared to full dose in children 9-23 month. GID has taken a substantial role working alongside the Ebola subject matter experts (NCEZID) in the pre-licensure use of Ebola vaccine for outbreak response. Currently we have new introduction work involving post-exposure prophylaxis for rabies vaccine, influenza vaccine among health care workers in low-middle income countries, and technical assistance for the introduction in low and low-middle income countries of the much anticipated Covid-19 vaccine. 

 

Potential Projects and Activities

  • Data management and analysis of a pediatric randomized clinical trial of fractional dose yellow fever vaccine in Uganda
  • Data management and analysis of an Ebola vaccine hesitancy survey in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (qualitative and quantitative components)
  • Collaboration on implementation of special projects, such as the identification of barriers to Ebola or Covid-19 vaccine acceptance, and development of communication strategies to promote vaccine uptake and disease reduction
  • Provide support to countries to introduce and strengthen COVID-19 vaccine introductions globally
  • Support the strengthening of the implementation of national immunization policies and programs
  • Provide training and support to improve data management and analysis skills or analysts and program managers in other countries
  • Assist with development of new COVID-19 vaccine project protocols
  • Assist in instrument design, data collection and implementation of new COVID-19 vaccine projects
  • Developing data dashboards, presentations, and other technical resources for COVID-19 vaccine.
  • Conduct literature searches using PubMed and other search engines
  • Preparation of articles for publication in international professional journals and for presentation at international conferences

 

Required Experience and Skills

  • A minimum of a master’s degree or higher in biostatistics or epidemiology
  • Strong data management skills
  • Previous experience analyzing large datasets
  • Intermediate or advanced experience using statistical software (e.g., SAS, SUDAAN, R, GIS) and experience performing linear regression, logistic regression, ANOVA and other complex analyses
  • Ability to with individually and with a team

 

Preferred Experience

  • Experience with clinical trial data
  • Experience with qualitative analyses
  • Additional language skills

 

How to Apply 

To express interest in this position or to ask questions, please contact Reena Doshi at rdoshi [at] cdc [dot] gov.

ARC Student Survey

Category : Student Opportunities

Description 

A team of students from the BSHES 530 program evaluation course is currently conducting a program evaluation on RSPH’s Academic Resource Center (ARC) for the purpose of improving and expanding services.  The online survey should take about 5-10 minutes and will be open between April 1st-16th, 2021.

Click here to participate in the survey!

 

Associate Scientist II – Cancer Disparity Research, American Cancer Society

Category : Post-Grad Student Opportunities

Job Summary

Compiles and manages data from national surveys and other relevant data sources and provides analytical support to senior staff members. Develops original cancer disparity research for publications in peer review journal, with a focus on assessing factors contributing to disparities in cancer occurrence and outcomes. Collaborates with researchers both within and outside ACS on research manuscripts and other relevant publications.

 

Major Responsibilities

  • Participates in the collection, compilation, management, and analysis of data on social determinants of health and other factors contributing to cancer disparities.
  • Manages team’s databases.
  • Participates in quality assurance audits of data for the program’s publications.
  • Leads or participates in the development of manuscripts on cancer disparity for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Participates as an active and primary collaborator in the development of service publications under the direction of the program’s Scientific Director.
  • Serves as internal resource for colleagues related to cancer disparity research.
  • Contributes to the dissemination of the program’s research through public presentations at conferences and colloquia.
  • Collaborates with other researchers at ACS and academic and government institutions in advancing the field of cancer disparity research.

 

Position Requirements

Formal Knowledge

  • Master’s level degree in epidemiology, public health, or biostatistics.

Competencies/Skills

  • Action oriented 
  • Communicates effectively
  • Drives results
  • Manages complexity
  • Builds networks
  • Cultivates innovation
  • Optimizes work processes
  • Manages ambiguity
  • Strong data management skills.
  • Strong scientific writing skills.
  • Strong knowledge of fundamental principles of epidemiology.
  • Experience conducting research with large databases.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Ability to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work with a team.
  • Publications in peer-review journals is preferred.

Specialized Training/Knowledge

  • Extensive experience working with a statistical software (STATA, SAS, or similar), EXCEL, word processing and presentation software.
  • Knowledge of survey data such as NHIS, NHANES, and BRFSS.
  • There is some latitude for decision-making, however, not to the degree found at the Principal Scientist or Director level. 

 

How to Apply 

Click here to read more about this position and apply online! 

Global Rabies Epidemiology and Geospatial Fellowship, CDC

Category : Post-Grad Student Opportunities

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

Category : APE/ILE Student Opportunities

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

Category : Student Opportunities Work Study

***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

Category : Post-Grad Student Opportunities

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 Tseng. Their 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

Category : Post-Grad Student Opportunities

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.

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