Graduate Student Position: Coastal Preservation Graduate Student Researcher; Surfrider Foundation

The Surfrider Foundation seeks to hire a graduate student to compile a substantive report about the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). The LWCF is one of our country’s most important conservation program which has maintained broad bipartisan support over its 50-year history of successful, locally-driven conservation. While the LWCF was reauthorized in March 2019, it now needs permanent funding. This report will help educate the public and elected officials about the importance of permanently funding the LWCF.

The job is a contract position that will work under the direction of the Surfrider’s Environmental Director and Coastal Preservation Manager.

Position Responsibilities:

Provide research and writing support for Surfrider’s national report on the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). Analyze LWCF benefits state by state detailing how the program has established and protected many coastal playgrounds, including parks, surf breaks, and other coastal resources. Synthesize how LWCF program currently improves coastal resiliency. Illustrate the importance of fully funding the LWCF because, as the climate continues to change, more investments will be needed to help protect our coastal communities and resources.

To Apply:

Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume to: Stefanie Sekich-Quinn at ssekich [at] surfrider [dot] org. Please include “LWCF Position” in the email subject line. The application deadline is September 15th2019.

Organization: Surfrider Foundation

Duration: Flexible, with report finished by Dec 5th2019.

Contract Pay: $6,000

Location: Work remotely.

Application Deadline: Sunday, September 15, 2019

Internship: Science Intern, Plastics; OCEANA

Oceana is an international organization that focuses solely on oceans and is dedicated to achieving measurable change by conducting scientific, fact-based campaigns with fixed deadlines and articulated goals. The Plastics Campaign Science Intern will assist efforts to meet the goals of the campaign. The Intern will chiefly focus on researching science issues around plastic and its effects on marine organisms and humans, cataloguing this research and drafting materials to support the execution of the campaign.

The Intern will work with Oceana staff to help build the scientific basis of the campaign. This work may involve interaction with academic, governmental and non-governmental scientists, researchers, organizers, conservation partners and stakeholders. Other duties include assisting with logistics and supporting other Oceana staff as needed. The Intern will report to the Senior Scientist for the Plastics Campaign and work closely with other staff on the campaign. The Intern will have opportunities to interact with other Oceana staff and learn conservation principles.

To Apply: Candidates should submit a resume and cover letter in order to be considered. Please be aware that your cover letter is viewed as a writing sample and highlight why your experience is a good fit for this position. Please also include the dates you are available.

Organization: OCEANA

Job Location: Washington, DC

Application Deadline: Thursday, October 31, 2019

To apply, click HERE.

National Cancer Database (NCDB) Research Projects (Practicum) Opportunities

The Winship Research Informatics shared resource (WRI) at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University is looking for second year MPH/ EMPH students who are interested in (Practicum) opportunities with National Cancer Database (NCDB) research projects.

The nationally recognized National Cancer Database (NCDB)—jointly sponsored by the American College of Surgeons and the American Cancer Society—is a clinical oncology database sourced from hospital registry data that are collected in more than 1,500 Commission on Cancer (CoC)-accredited facilities. NCDB data are used to analyze and track patients with
malignant neoplastic diseases, their treatments, and outcomes. Data represent more than 70 percent of newly diagnosed cancer cases nationwide and more than 34 million historical records.  https://www.facs.org/quality-programs/cancer/ncdb 

The projects provides valuable opportunities (which could also be counted towards the Practicum) for MPH/ EMPH students to gain practical experiences with getting familiarized with national cancer registry data, communications on research designs and analytic findings, statistical analyses, and understandings of research cycle of public health analyses. The research questions were proposed by clinicians from Winship Cancer Institute, aiming at evaluating the treatment outcomes of the latest cancer management strategy, consolidating effectiveness of treatments from previous case series reports, exploring incidence and epidemiology of rare cancers, etc. The projects are intended for abstract presentations such as
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and American Society of Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) and journal submissions, so there are also plenty of authorship opportunities for conference abstracts and manuscripts for academic journals.
Requirements: Second year MPH/ EMPH students with good oral and written communication skills, some experience with cancer data analysis, solid understanding of statistical tests and models (Chi-squre, ANOVA, log-rank test, logistic regressions, Cox-proportional hazard models, time dependent Cox models, etc.), some experience with SAS macros, formats and ODS are also required.

Please send resume to Renjian Jiang, MD, MPH, MS (rjiang7 [at] emory [dot] edu) if interested

Marketing and Communications Intern, CDC SWEP position

This is an unpaid internship. Applicants must be current students. This position is located in the Center for Surveillance, Epidemiology and Laboratory Services (CSELS), Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library.

Education Requirements:

Interest in health policy, health communications, social marketing, social media, public health prevention, health disparities, and health equity related careers

Project Description:

The primary purpose of this internship is to provide a “real-life”, innovative learning environment for students to expose interns to basic public health library services, marketing, and communications. The project focus is to provide administrative and program level support for the marketing and communications activities, research, evaluation, principles, and practices in the CDC Library.

Goals and Objectives:

Under the direction of the Sr. Communication Specialist, this intern will work directly with the Marketing and Communication staff in the LSB to contribute to the marketing and communication strategic goals and activities and complete communication and marketing assignments. The scope of the work includes:

· Develop, assess and evaluate marketing and communication strategic activities

· Assist with developing innovative digital media products for both internal and external audiences to promote the Library, including but not limited to:

o Digital media and new media products

o CDC Connect Article (s)

o Intranet Content

o Fact Sheets

o PowerPoint Slides/Presentations

o Graphics

o Flyers

· Liaise with Library Services Staff and units across CDC as needed

· Attend trainings and meetings as assigned

· Complete other duties as assigned

Student Skills and Qualifications

· Stellar performer with positive character and willingness to learn, grow, and contribute

· Ability to manage projects and multiple assignments in fast-paced environment

· Interest in health policy, health communications, social marketing, social media, public health prevention, health disparities, and health equity related careers

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other professionals within CDC and with external

· Ability to use Microsoft Office at high-efficiency and professional environment including SharePoint, virtual reality equipment, innovative technologies

· Ability to use or learn to use Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and Microsoft EndNote

· Ability to learn library systems and databases

· Ability to perform evaluation activities including surveys, focus groups, and outreach activities

· Ability to use or learn to use Adobe Campaign or similar email marketing software

· Ability to work in a fast-paced, highly time-sensitive environment, while ensuring high quality and efficiency.

· Ability to handle multiple projects with varying tasking, short turnaround times, and meet or exceed all deadlines.

· Ability to work as a team as well as independently.

· Ability to take initiative on assignment and projects

· Ability to produce accurate documents and materials with little or no supervision

· Must provide own transportation

Requirements

· Must pass a background investigation by the CDC security office.

· Complete security awareness and safety skills training

· Meet other qualifications specified by the hosting office

Expectations of intern on project

Tracks

This position has two focus areas or tracks for students to explore:

1. Content Development and Strategy; Writing and Editing Specialist

a. Explore content writing and development of a strategic mix of content and writing approaches for innovative digital and traditional marketing and communication channels

b. Plan and coordinate writing and editorial services; support the implementation of marketing and communication plan and content strategies

2. Marketing and Communication Product Development and Evaluation; generalist/communication specialist

a. Create, disseminate, evaluate innovative marketing and communications materials and productions

b. Explore content writing and development of a strategic mix of content and writing approaches for innovative digital and traditional marketing and communication channels

Assignment Terms

There will be four terms:

· Full term: September 2019 – May 2020

· Fall: September 2019 – December 2019

· Spring: January 2020 – May 2020

· Summer: May 2020 – July 2020

Application Deadline:

Submit resumes via email to the CDC Human Resources Customer Service Helpdesk at HRCS [at] cdc [dot] gov with the subject “SWEP Student Volunteer Program – Marketing and Communications Internship.” Please also include “SWEP Student Volunteer Program – Marketing and Communications Internship” in the body of the email no later than 2 p.m., Friday, September 13, 2019. Students selected for interviews will be contacted, and the student(s) selected for participation will be required to complete additional paperwork.

Work Hours
Students must be able at least 16-24 hours a week in the CDC Library Office. The work schedule for this position is flexible.

Work Location
1600 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30329
Global Communication Center Building 19, First Floor
CDC will provide building access and dedicated workspace in the office for intern to complete work assignments during schedule work days.

Application Information
Applications are accepted year round. For more information or to apply for this internship, please email Terica Scott at tscott2 [at] cdc [dot] gov or call 404-698-498-6876.

Clinic on Dynamical Approaches to Infectious Disease Data, 12/15-12/21

The International Clinics on Infectious Disease Dynamics and Data (ICI3D) Program invites applications to the eighth annual Clinic on Dynamical Approaches to Infectious Disease Data (DAIDD). This 1-week intensive modeling clinic will provide an introduction to dynamical models used in the study of infectious disease dynamics. The Clinic will bring together postgraduate students and researchers from around the world, and instruction will focus on how the complex dynamics of pathogen transmission influence study design and data collection for addressing problems in infectious disease research.

The Clinic will consist of a series of interactive lectures and tutorials that will guide participants through the uses of dynamical modeling in epidemiology. Various modeling paradigms will be discussed,
with a particular focus on the development of compartmental models, and participants will be given guidance regarding the appropriate use of models to address their own research questions. Working closely with their peers and with Clinic faculty, each participant will develop a research plan that describes a roadmap for integration of dynamic modeling with data collection and/or analysis in a study system of their choosing. The research plan can be used as a framework for grant or dissertation proposals when
participants return to their home institutions.

Students and researchers with a demonstrated interest in infectious disease research are encouraged to apply. Applicants with a good grounding in statistics and experience with data collection will be preferred. This workshop is not intended for those with substantial prior experience in dynamical modeling.

The course registration fee is ZAR 30,000. The registration fee includes room and board for the duration of the Clinic, as well as course materials. A small number of full and partial scholarships may be available for Clinic participants from the US and Africa. All participants are responsible for covering their own travel expenses (including visa fees, where applicable).
The application process for the Clinic is competitive. The deadline for receipt of applications is 25 September 2019. Additional applications may be considered after the deadline, on a space-available basis.

Applicants who will need a visa to visit South Africa or wish to be considered for scholarship support are strongly encouraged to apply by 25 September. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
For more information, click HERE.

RSPH Epidemiology Tutor

The Epidemiology Tutor provides analytic advice and assistance during the academic year for a broad range of class assignments involving quantitative analysis, as well as theses. The Tutor works one-on-one with RSPH students on every aspect of the data analysis and interpretation process including:

· Translating a research question into a testable, quantitative hypothesis

· Recommending analytic methods to address hypotheses

· Identifying threats to validity (ie. bias) of study findings

· Description of study and analytic methods

· Constructing tables

· Descriptive statistics and multivariable analyses

· Troubleshooting statistical programming errors

· Understanding the pros and cons of various analytic techniques for a given research question

· Interpretation of results for epidemiologic purposes

· Identifying when additional, expert epidemiologic input is required

For thesis support, the Epidemiologic Tutor will provide advice to students and their thesis advisors regarding analytic plans and analysis interpretation, but the actual analysis will remain the responsibility of the student.

The Epidemiologic Tutor works with RSPH students in a pleasant, constructive and encouraging manner. The Tutor must be dependable and punctual in his/her duties and notify the appropriate staff personnel in a timely manner when conflicts or problems occur.

Required Qualifications:

· Demonstrated advanced epidemiologic skills.

· SAS expertise required, experience in R preferred

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

· A positive attitude towards students, faculty and staff.

· Able to work independently and take initiative.

· Committed to reflection and growth in professional practice.

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with epidemiologic analysis and statistical computing (e.g., SAS and R) in public health or related field.

Salary: $13.50 -18 per hour

Schedule: 10+ hours/week (flexible)

To apply: Submit resume and an analytic writing sample interpreting the results of an epidemiologic analysis (e.g., from a class or research project) on Handshake: https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3044758

Rollins IT Support Sessions

Welcome to the Fall 2019 semester!!! Over the summer there has been several new IT related initiatives that have been implemented to enhance your academic experience here are the Rollins School of Public Health.

During these sessions, we can provide support for accessing email accounts, wireless printing, access to Citrix or Apporto, mapping network drives, and any other general IT support questions.

Vaccine Dinner Club

 Join the 3,100+ member Vaccine Dinner Club (VDC), a group that gathers on the Emory campus the 1^st Wednesday evening of the month (usually) for wine and cheese, an excellent science talk, and a buffet dinner.  Membership in and attendance at VDC meetings is free and it is an excellent opportunity to network. Every month the lecture covers a new topic. More information can be found on their website. 

Check your Emory email for the invitation to join the club. Alternatively, you can click HERE to register for the next dinner and HERE to register for the list serve. 

The next meeting will be held Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at 6pm. The lecture is entitled, “Contagion! How Biosafety Level 4 Labs Help Save the World from High-Consequence Pathogens”

Break the Cycle of Children’s Environmental Health Disparities

The Southeast PEHSU and Break the Cycle of Health Disparities, Inc. invites university students from a variety of disciplines to participate in our 15th Annual Break the Cycle of Children’s Environmental Health Disparities training program 2019-2020 that focuses on social, economic and environmental influences on children’s health, growth and development.

Children who grow up in circumstances of social and economic disadvantage are at greater risk for exposure to adverse environmental factors and are more likely to suffer adverse health and developmental consequences. Break the Cycle supports an interdisciplinary set of student-driven research projects that explore the social, economic and environmental factors that adversely affect children’s health and wellbeing, and creatively develop strategies to reverse this situation to promote improved health and well-being for this group of children and, thereby, Break the Cycle of Children’s Environmental Health Disparities.

Students are required to work with academic mentors from their respective university programs to submit a proposal on how they would develop a project to Break the Cycle. All proposals will be reviewed, and a limited number will be selected based on relevance to the cycle of environmental health disparities, creativity, feasibility, and strength of the project plan. Those selected will have the opportunity to work with the Break the Cycle faculty and with other students from around the country and internationally, to see the project to completion and present their research results and findings at an annual conference in Atlanta scheduled for the spring of 2020. There will be monthly conference calls to review projects and provide perspectives and guidance on the projects. During these conference calls, faculty and students will have the opportunity to communicate and collaborate with their counterparts in other disciplines at other universities. Students will also be required to write a scientific paper on their project which will be published in an international peer-review journal as well as a chapter in a book.

Since the inception of the Break the Cycle program in 2004-2005, have we partnered with over 30 different university departments in 11 States in the USA as well as internationally, and have supported research for over 100 students. We have had 10 monographs published in international journals and 10 books. In 2012 we conducted a survey of past students who rated their experience with Break the Cycle valuable, and many continued to pursue careers related to their Break the Cycle projects.

We invite students to submit a proposal abstract (form enclosed) by September 20th, 2019. Proposals received will be reviewed by a Break the Cycle panel and decisions of the panel will be communicated to all applicants by October 4th, 2019. We are looking forward to working with students and their mentors on the 15th annual Break the Cycle program and making this year another great success. Costs of travel and lodging for the student and faculty mentor to the annual conference will be supported by Break the Cycle. If you have any further questions, feel free to contact me at lrubi01 [at] emory [dot] edu or our Project Coordinator, Nathan Mutic at nathan [dot] mutic [at] emory [dot] edu and we will be happy to discuss potential projects with you.

If you are interested, click HERE for another resource.

NNSA Graduate Fellowship Program

NGFP places highly qualified graduate students into year-long assignments across the NNSA nuclear security mission space, including:

Nonproliferation. Fellows work closely with international partners, key U.S. federal agencies, U.S. national laboratories, and the private sector to detect, secure, and dispose of dangerous nuclear and radiological material, and related weapons of mass destruction technology and expertise.

Stockpile Stewardship. Fellows work to ensure the Nation sustains a safe, secure, and effective nuclear deterrent through the application of science, technology, engineering, and manufacturing. The central mission includes maintaining the active stockpile, life extension programs, and weapons dismantlement.

Infrastructure and Oversight. Fellows contribute to the secure production and laboratory infrastructure that meet immediate and long-term needs. This work includes the people, systems, and processes necessary to succeed in the acquisition of mission capabilities, products, and services.
Each fellow is assigned to a specific NNSA program or site office. During their year-long assignments, fellows participate in professional development, training, and networking opportunities with leaders from across the nuclear security enterprise. Actual events and activities vary by year.

For more information and to apply, click HERE.