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Presidential Management Fellowship, CDC

Category : Post-Grad Student Opportunities

Opportunity Description 

The Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program is a highly selective, prestigious two-year training and leadership development program that is administered by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM). The PMF Program was established by Executive Order in 1977 by President Jimmy Carter, to attract outstanding citizen-scholars from a variety of academic disciplines and career paths who have an interest in, and commitment to, excellence in the leadership and management of public policies and programs. It is the federal government’s premiere pipeline for moving advanced degree graduates into government leadership positions.

As part of the PMF program, fellows participate in a 4 to 6-month developmental assignment in another CDC program or at another external federal government agency. These developmental assignments and optional rotations are used to allow fellows the opportunity to gain a broader perspective of the federal government, while gaining management experience, and to learn about other program functions and areas.

During this 2-year paid fellowship, participants will receive:

  • Hands-on experience
  • Mentorship
  • Classroom training
  • Seminars and conferences
  • Developmental assignments
  • Optional rotations

 

Eligibility 

Eligibility is based on completion of advanced degree requirements by August 31st of the following year of the annual application.

– OR –

If you have completed an advanced degree from a qualifying college or university during the previous two years from the opening date of the PMF Program’s annual application announcement, you are eligible to apply.

 

Process Information 

The very first step in successfully becoming a PMF is paying attention to the details of the annual application and assessment process. For detailed eligibility requirements, check out the Eligibility webpage. Once the application period opens, it will appear on USAJOBS (www.usajobs.gov) by searching for “Presidential Management Fellows”. Review the Application Process to learn more about all the steps to apply.

 

Application Cycle 

  • The application period for the 2021 class of fellows is September 30- October 14, 2020
  • Announcement of the PMF Class of 2021 Finalists will occur approximately 6 weeks after the end of the application period 

 

Graduate Research Assistant, PRISM

Category : Student Opportunities Work Study

Role Description

ePrEP and PrEP@Home are both mobile app based projects designed to increase the uptake and maintenance of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among men who have sex with men in the US over 12 months of follow-up with quarterly assessments. Participants will be using home test kits, to self-collect samples and send to us for testing, and telemedicine consultations for visits.

This job is part of the PRISM Health team at Rollins. Through the confluence of behavioral, social science, epidemiology and biomedical research, Programs Research Innovation in Sexual Minority Health (PRISM) undertakes quality science, innovative research, and evidence-based programming to better understand and improve the sexual health of sexual minority populations, with a focus on HIV.

*Remote eligible

 

Job Duties

GRA would assist with participant recruitment, scheduling visits, and follow-up for retention. The majority of participant contact will be via phone or electronic, with the possibility to assist with one in-person visit for PrEP@Home. Job requires excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • HIV research or service experience
  • PrEP knowledge
  • Experience working with LGBTQ communities

 

How to Apply 

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

 

Security Research and Analysis Intern, CARE

Category : Student Opportunities

Role Description

The CARE Security Unit (CSU) is looking to create a research support function through the CARE internship program. This position would be on a semester by semester basis, but ideally for a 1 year period. Due to Covid-19, this will be a remote internship.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

The intern would be responsible for assisting in entering monthly report information and editing and updating travel advisories into the new CARE International Safety & Security website, accessible by all staff. Additionally, the intern would be tasked with assisting in constructing basic profiles for CARE countries of operation on specific topics (usually elections) as directed by the Security Analysis and Communications Manager. These country profiles will be used in writing briefing notes and other internal CARE publications as per the request of the CSU Director or the country’s Country Director. The intern will also support on developing internal communications media, including around alternative presentations (such as podcasts).

By the end of this internship the intern will be able manage monthly updates to the CARE International Safety & Security website; additionally they will support on researching a series of basic country profiles to support the writing of more detailed country analysis. Pending regional specialization and language skills this intern will focus on one of our regions of operations: West Africa, East & Central Africa, MENA, Asia, or Latin America and the Caribbean. 

 

How to Apply 

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

NTD-SC Quantitative RCT Intern, Task Force for Global Health

Category : Student Opportunities Work Study

Role Description

The NTD-Support Center is a program within the Task Force that supports operational research on shared issues confronting 5 diseases. The mission of the NTD-SC is to provide the technical assistance and problem-solving research necessary to ensure a strong scientific base for the massive global public health effort currently underway to eliminate NTDs. The NTD-SC is also the secretariat for the Coalition for Operational Research on Neglected Tropical Diseases (COR-NTD).

NTD-SC is seeking a REAL student to support a clinical trial on morbidity management and disability prevention for lymphatic filariasis, the LEDoxy trial. The trial assesses if treatment with doxycycline reduces the progression of lymphedema in those with early stages of the disease.

The student will support the LEDoxy Study in data cleaning, management, and reporting.

 

Responsibilities

  • Cleaning data from the LEDoxy study by:
    • Assessing the degree to which the data is internally consistent in the REDCap system
    • Finding and addressing areas were data is missing or appears implausible
    • Working with Country PIs and Data Managers to ensure data quality and completeness.
  • Utilizing SAS to:
    • Create reports from LEDoxy Study data via programming in SAS
    • Create SAS program to prepare study data for analysis including data merging, reshaping and cleaning variables
  • The REAL student will also perform other duties to assist the program as assigned.

 

Necessary Qualifications

  • Attention to detail
  • Some experience with SAS

 

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience manipulating (ie cleaning and merging) data in SAS
  • Proficiency in French
  • Interest in infectious disease or neglected tropical diseases

 

How to Apply 

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

 

Student Assistants, Scholarly Communications Office

Category : Student Opportunities Work Study

Position Description

The Scholarly Communications Office seeks a graduate student to assist with the maintenance of the Emory digital repository, OpenEmory, the Electronic Theses & Dissertations Repository, and the Emory research data repository, Dataverse. The student will assist in the creation of new repository records, assessment of journal publisher policies, review of faculty CVs, and the clean-up of existing repository records. The student may be asked to assist with marketing activities, including creating/updating brochures and other promotional materials, event planning, and other clerical projects for the Scholarly Communications Office as needed.

Due to the impact of COVID-19, the position is 100% remote until the Emory Libraries are again open at full capacity and members of the Scholarly Communications Office receive sign-off to return to the office.

 

Position Details 

  • Team: Scholarly Communications Office 
  • Hourly Rate: $11.50
  • Available openings: 2
  • Hours Per Week: 10
  • Work Schedule: At employees discretion during normal business hours (M-F, 8-5pm, remote)

 

Requirements

Qualifications (knowledge, skill and/or experience) required:

  • Required: Basic computer skills, particularly web searching, Word and Excel
  • Interest in publishing and/or copyright
  • Interest in research data archiving and sharing
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple work assignments
  • Attention to detail and time management skills
  • Ability to work independently and efficiently
  • Responsible, personable, and dependable

 

How to Apply 

If interested in this position, email Melanie T. Kowalski at LITS-studentjobs [at] emory [dot] edu.  

COVID-19 Contact Tracer & Case Investigator, Georgia DPH

Category : Student Opportunities Work Study

Position Summary

The Georgia Department of Public Health is looking for students to assist with COVID-19 contact tracing efforts. Students will be assigned to assist one of the 18 public health districts according to proximity and will be assigned to a district team for contact tracing in that district. Initially students will work remotely and will need access to a computer and phone. There may be opportunity to also work locally. All students will be required to do a web-based training and will receive training materials for the contact tracing system. The web based provided by the Department of Public Health is required.

 

Job Responsibilities

Contact Tracer:

  • Understand Contact Interviewing and Contact Tracing in the context of a pandemic
  • Basic introduction into the standardized processes of Contact Interviewing and Contact Tracing
  • Conducting Interviews
  • Documentation of Interviews in a digital system
  • Introduction to Daily Work Flow
  • Response to Common Requests and Referral for Testing

Case Investigator:

The Case Investigator will call, and interview confirmed cases of COVID-19 according to established protocols, and provide them with instructions for isolation, identify close contacts and answer questions about COVID-19. Case Investigators are required to follow all scripts, policies and procedures provided by DPH, and comply with DPH training regarding confidential information related to personal information.

  • Understand the Case Investigation, testing, and contact tracing process in the context of a pandemic
  • Call and conduct interviews with people with a positive test for COVID-19 to provide instructions and gather information, which is input to the digital system
  • Identify close contacts of cases and input to the digital system
  • Respond to common questions and provide information/recommendations regarding isolation
  • Communicate with cases in a professional and empathetic manner
  • Collect information on symptoms during the call and record into digital system
  • Coordinate with Care Resource Coordinators if necessary, to refer cases to local support resources
  • Exhibit critical thinking during interviews to identify trends, gather additional information, and escalate any risks where necessary
  • Understand daily workflow and collaborate across the team
  • Role may require performing additional COVID-19 response related activities

 

Minimum Qualifications

Current student or recent graduate of an undergraduate or graduate level program from an accredited degree program

  • Ability to exhibit a professional, positive attitude and work ethic
  • Excellent interpersonal skills required and ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse individuals during a time of crisis and distress
  • Ability to show empathy to distressed individuals
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills
  • Ability to speak, read, and write English
  • Second or multiple languages a plus
  • Critical thinking and sound judgment required
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
  • Proficiency with computers

 

Additional Information

  • This position will be in locations across the state.
  • This recruitment will fulfill the positions of Contact Tracer and Case Investigator. Recruited candidates will be referred based on education and qualifications.  
  • The candidate selected for this position will be subject to a criminal background check.
  • This experience can count as part of a practicum or applied practice experience requirements.
  • Hours may include evenings and weekends (20-29 hours weekly).
  • Minimum 20 hours; Maximum 40 hours

 

How to Apply

  • Application deadline: September 1, 2020
  • Click here to read more about this position and apply online!

Graduate Research Assistant, Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance

Category : Student Opportunities Work Study

Opportunity Description 

There is an opening for a temporary student opportunity with the Child Health and Mortality Surveillance Prevention Surveillance (CHAMPS). They are looking to hire a student ($13.50/hour) for the fall semester to assist the Lab and Diagnostics team print cassettes for the Minimally Invasive Tissue Sampling (MITS) specimen collection kits. Additionally, the GRA will assist the Site Management team to update COVID-19 response tables, associated metadata tables, and site performance management plans. The GRA will have to be in the office (1599 building) to print the cassettes, but other assigned duties can be conducted remotely.  

 

How to Apply 

All interested students should email their resume to Dianna Blau at bvv1 [at] cdc [dot] gov.

 

 

Student Assistant, Health Services Research Center

Category : Student Opportunities Work Study

Opportunity Description

A team at the Health Services Research centering is currently leading a literature review that will inform a future grant submission, and looking for a student to help. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to assess the effect of electronic clinical decision support tools on increasing adherence to guidelines for evidence-based medicine compared with routine care without electronic clinical decision support tools. Their team has a good track record of publications on systematic reviews, and has identified the search strategy and identified ~200 articles ready for abstraction. They are now seeking a student to get involved in helping with this data abstraction. The student will learn about methods to perform systematic reviews and meta-analysis of clinical trials. The student will also earn co-authorship (2nd author) for this exciting paper.

 

Contact Information

Please contact Ram Jagannathan at ram [dot] jagannathan [at] emory [dot] edu if you are interested and can commit at least 7 hours per week to this project in the next 2 months. The position starts in September. So, if you can commit time to help out, they would love to have you join the team!

Graduate Research Assistant, Emory-Einstein TB/HIV Research Group

Category : Student Opportunities Work Study

Position Description 

We are seeking 3-4 graduate level students for the Fall-Spring semester 2020-2021. The positions focus on infectious diseases including COVID-19, drug resistant tuberculosis, latent tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS; and Global Health research projects.

Specific student responsibilities include:

  • Assist with research project management
  • Transcribe Lab results accurately on case report forms (CRFs)
  • Conduct quality checks (QC) of data that is transcribed on CRFs
  • Enter study data in the REDCap database
  • Create data reports and resolve data entry queries
  • Review data compare and logic check reports to resolve data discrepancies
  • Assist in the development of primary data analyses using SAS
  • Develop CRFs and CRF instructions sheets
  • Create study participant binders and electronic archives of CRFs
  • Create and update study related standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • Prepare project related team meeting agendas and actively participate in meetings
  • Prepare and present progress reports and data analyses in team meetings
  • Participate in COVID-19 contact tracing and case investigation activities
  • Assist with research project human resources and finance related activities
  • Complete additional duties as assigned by the Project Coordinator and Director Research Program
  • The candidate must be a team player who is enthusiastic, meticulous, well-organized with excellent interpersonal skills.

 

Emory-Einstein TB/HIV Research Group Profile

The Emory-Einstein TB/HIV research group housed within the Departments of Epidemiology and Global Health, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University has a top notch TB, HIV and Global Health academic research and training program that is recognized both nationally and internationally. Our research projects are in close collaboration with leading stakeholders including Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – Atlanta, Albert Einstein College of Medicine – New York, Public Health Research Institute (PHRI) – New Jersey, Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, Columbia University – New York, University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) – South Africa, Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA) – South Africa, Amauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI) – Ethiopia, DeKalb County Board of Health – Atlanta, and Fulton County Board of Health – Atlanta.

 

Additional Information

  • Position timeline: Fall 2020 – Spring 2021
  • This position is also posted on the Emory Handshake website:
    • REAL 2020-2021 position (posting ID #3928759 and #3928755)
    • Non-REAL 2020-2021 position (posting ID #3928747)

 

How to Apply

Interested applicants should send a cover letter and updated resume to Dr. Salim Allana, Director Research Program (Email: salim [dot] allana [at] emory [dot] edu) no later than September 10, 2020.

 
 

Applied EPI Healthy Weight Promotion Training Program, University of Minnesota

Category : Post-Grad Student Opportunities

Opportunity Description 

The Healthy Weight Promotion (HWP) Applied Epidemiology Training Program provides training for the next generation of researchers dedicated to ensuring positive weight-related health among young people and families from diverse communities. The program addresses a broad spectrum of eating, activity, and weight-related problems, including obesity, poor dietary intake, inadequate physical activity, body dissatisfaction, and disordered eating/eating disorders. Dr. Dianne Neumark-Sztainer is the Program Director of this NIH-funded program, which is supported by a Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award, Institutional Research Training Grant. Click here to see a flyer with more details about the program. 

Current Openings 

There are currently openings for one-year and multi-year fellowships at the pre- doctoral and post-doctoral levels. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until all of the openings are filled. See below for details about the fellowship and application process.

Eligibility

Predoctoral candidates must be accepted to the University of Minnesota Social and Behavioral Epidemiology PhD program prior to starting the fellowship. Postdoctoral candidates must have earned a doctoral degree (e.g., PhD, DrPH, ScD, MD). All candidates must be U.S. citizens or have permanent residency status. Candidates who identify as Black, Indigenous, or persons of color and individuals who are first generation college/university students are particularly encouraged to apply.

Preferred qualifications include an outstanding academic record (e.g., GPA, previous training, research productivity), strong alignment of career interests with the goals of the HWP Epidemiology Training Program, experience in working with diverse communities, positive recommendations from previous mentors and/or professional colleagues, evidence of commitment to and likely success in conducting research of relevance to the training program, ability to recognize important research problems and a demonstrated capacity to seek solutions, strong interpersonal skills, intellectual integrity and curiosity, and a passion for addressing health inequities.

How to Apply 

  • Interested individuals will need to submit a completed application, curriculum vitae, transcripts, and a sample publication or other evidence of writing skills. Applicants should also request letters of recommendation from two references.
  • For more information on the training program and how to apply, click here to see the website with more information 
  • Questions about the application process may be sent by email to hwpT32 [at] umn [dot] edu  

 

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