Epi Mock Interview Wrap-up

We had a great EPI Mock Interview and Networking Night last month and heard from students that feedback about the S.T.A.R. Method of responding to questions was very helpful.

The S.T.A.R. Method is a way of answering resume-based interview questions that provides interviewers with clear, concrete and concise answers. Interview questions that are answered in the S.T.A.R. Method get to the heart of what a candidate ACTUALLY did in a previous work experience.

Use the S.T.A.R. Method to frame your responses to most behavioral-based interview questions:

Situation – Describe the situation in detail while being concise and straightforward. Make sure to give enough detail so that the interviewer can understand the situation at hand. Pretend you’re talking to a friend – don’t start in the middle of the story. And don’t assume they’ve read your resume.

Task – Detail what your task or obstacle was (even in a group setting).

Action – Detail what your actions were to complete the task or overcome the obstacle.

Result – Detail what the result of your action was and the outcome of the situation

For more information about interviewing, look at the Office of Career Development’s Interview Prep Guide.

Research Coordinator Position

Sumner Lab, University of California, Los Angeles

An experienced, independent, and highly organized individual is sought for a full-time Research Coordinator position in the Sumner laboratory at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Psychology Department, run by Jennifer Sumner, PhD. The position will begin in summer 2019 (ideally August). Our research examines how the experiences of stress and trauma relate to accelerated aging and risk for chronic disease. Most of our studies are focused on identifying the psychological and biological mechanisms linking stress and trauma with disease risk.

Under the supervision of Dr. Sumner, the individual in this position will be involved in managing an active research lab with several grants and participate in many aspects of the research process, including recruitment of research participants, development and maintenance of a database for participant recruitment and tracking, preparation and submission of IRB applications, data collection using a variety of modalities, supervision of volunteer research assistants, and data management. These duties will primarily focus on a study examining key dimensions of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in trauma-exposed individuals and how they relate to early markers of cardiovascular risk. Data collection for this research involves acquisition of psychophysiology and eye tracking data, along with assessments of trauma exposure, mental health, and cardiovascular health and biomarkers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Prepare and submit IRB applications

* Recruit participants

* Develop and maintain databases for participant recruitment and tracking

* Collect data from participants across multiple levels of analysis, including trauma exposure and mental health assessments, psychophysiology, eye tracking, and cardiovascular health assessments

* Oversee collection and storage of biological samples for biomarker assays

* Supervise a team of research assistants in data collection and data management

* Manage, clean, and organize data for analysis

Qualifications:

* Bachelor’s degree in a relevant academic area (e.g., psychology, neuroscience)

* Experience working or volunteering in research lab settings

* Experience with data management and analysis is preferred

Please contact lab coordinator, Jacob Julian, for details on how to apply: jej11190 [at] gmail [dot] com

School Nutrition Survey Data Analyst – Practicum

Early Childhood Education Program Evaluator, 3/18

Field Interviewers

Emory University’s Policy Analysis Laboratory is seeking interviewers to support its evaluation of Atlanta Housing’s (formerly Atlanta Housing Authority) Moving to Work program, an initiative which attempts to create healthy mixed-income communities and self-sufficient families through a range of interconnected strategies. The opportunity is a short-term commitment, lasting from March through the end of June and involves field interviewers conducting on-site and in-home interviews with households receiving housing assistance through the Atlanta Housing Authority and other housing authorities in the greater Atlanta area. There is no cold-calling or sales involved, but rather field interviewers will be assigned to households who’ve expressed a willingness to participate. This is the third round of field research (initial interviews were conducted in Spring/Summer 2013 and 2015) and we will be interviewing those households who have indicated an interest in continuing to participate in the study.

Interviewers will be hired as independent consultants and will be compensated $50.00 per interview, inclusive of interview and travel time, mileage reimbursement, and administrative follow-up. It is anticipated that most interviews will be completed in an hour or less.

In order to participate, potential field interviewers must undergo training and complete an online research certification. Individuals with past experience conducting face-to-face surveys, particularly with individuals from low-income populations are especially encouraged to apply.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please email your resume to Dr. Michael Rich at mrich [at] emory [dot] edu and enter “Emory University MTW Project” in the subject line.

Field Interview Supervisor

JOB DESCRIPTION: Responsible for supervising a team of approximately 30-35 field research interviewers to ensure that the survey administration is conducted according to research protocol. Assists in the recruitment and selection of field interviewers as well as their orientation and training, and provides ongoing performance feedback based on quality control reviews of completed interviews. Maintains ongoing communication with all field researchers as well as with the principal investigator, co-principal investigator, and research coordinator. Performs related responsibilities as required. Reports to Research Administrative Coordinator.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS: This is a part-time position (approximately 20-30 hours per week) with Emory’s Policy Analysis Laboratory running from mid-March through the end of July 2019. We are seeking a Field Interview Supervisor for a large field research project involving face-to-face interviews with 1,250 low- and moderate-income households receiving public housing assistance in the greater Atlanta area. The project will examine how the receipt of housing assistance and related social services aids low- and moderate -income persons and families in improving their quality of life and moving toward economic self-sufficiency. The Field Interview Supervisor will primarily be responsible for ensuring quality interviews, managing interviewer schedules and invoices, and maintaining records on giftcard receipts and consent forms.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in a related social science field OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training. Prefer candidates with previous field research experience.

SALARY: $20 – $25/hr based on experience and qualifications.

CONTACT: Please send inquiries and resume to Dr. Michael J. Rich, mrich [at] emory [dot] edu. *This is a Non-Exempt position. Employees in this position are paid an hourly pay rate, on a bi-weekly basis, and are eligible to receive overtime pay for any hours worked over 40 in a work week.

Research Administrative Coordinator

JOB DESCRIPTION: Primary duties include assisting in the management of administrative activities associated with a large field research project including coordinating routine activities associated with the project (e.g., recruitment of research subjects and scheduling of interviews, survey administration, quality control, and data entry) working closely with the principal investigator, co-principal investigator, field supervisor, field interviewers and research assistants to ensure that all facets of the research project remain on schedule. Ensures project is administered according to research protocol. May also conduct literature searches and assist with the preparation of research report. Supervises staff by orienting, training and giving them ongoing performance feedback. Performs related responsibilities as required. Reports to principal investigator.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS: This is a part-time position (approximately 20 hours per week) with Emory’s Policy Analysis Laboratory running from March through July 2019. We are seeking a Research Coordinator for a large field research project involving face-to-face interviews with 1,250 low- and moderate-income households receiving public housing assistance in the greater Atlanta area. The project will examine how the receipt of housing assistance and related social services aids low- and moderate -income persons and families in improving their quality of life and moving toward economic self-sufficiency. The Research Coordinator will work onsite at Emory to oversee the staff responsible for interview scheduling, field coordination, and data entry to ensure that study participants are scheduled promptly, that data are entered accurately, and that data security is maintained.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in a related social science field OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training. Prefer candidates with a masters degree (or higher) and previous research experience.

SALARY: $20 – $25/hr based on experience and qualifications.

CONTACT: Please send inquiries and resume to Dr. Michael J. Rich, mrich [at] emory [dot] edu. *This is a Non-Exempt position. Employees in this position are paid an hourly pay rate, on a bi-weekly basis, and are eligible to receive overtime pay for any hours worked over 40 in a work week.

Waterborne Diseases Student Worker, due 3/15

Job Summary

This position will primarily conduct specific Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) activities related to surveillance for and epidemiologic studies of waterborne enteric infectious pathogens; in particular, Cryptosporidium, Cyclospora, and Giardia.  This position will also assist in epidemiological investigation of outbreaks of communicable disease and participate in data collection using structured telephone interviews, data entry, and data management in epidemiological studies to describe illness and identify risk factors for infections caused by the pathogens

Minimum Qualifications:

Completion of at least two years of post-secondary education with some coursework related to the work of the position.  Applicants must provide relevant coursework information in their application materials to ensure credit.

Student Worker Eligibility:

To be eligible for appointment as a Student Worker ParaProfessional Senior you must be enrolled in a post-secondary or graduate educational program or plan to enroll within three months.  Students may be “off” for the summer or for one semester/quarter and remain employed as a student worker, but such absences cannot exceed one semester/quarter in a year.  If you are enrolled at a credit-granting institution you must carry at least six semester/nine quarter credits.  If enrolled at a non-credit granting institution or one that only offers one credit per class, you must be taking two or more classes per semester/quarter.  Any lesser credit (class) load will be treated as a semester/quarter off.  Graduate students must be enrolled in at least two courses or making progress on a dissertation.  You will be asked to complete an Educational Verification form prior to appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Pursuing a Master in Public Health majoring in Epidemiology, Environmental Health, or related field. 

Ability to understand and effectively carry out basic oral and written instructions regarding work assignments. 

Basic knowledge of computer databases in order to perform data entry and summary reports. 

Ability to work independently. 

Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time, and adapt to change. 

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Critical thinking skills and judgement.

Demonstrate interest in disease prevention (e.g., public health, health promotion).

Additional Requirements

Must pass a background check.

To apply, click HERE.