Category Archives: Student Opportunities

Fellowship in Birth Defects Surveillance and Research, CDC

CDC Office and Location: A research opportunity is currently available with the Division of Birth Defects and Infant Disorders in the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD) 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.

Research Project: The Birth Defects Monitoring and Research Branch conducts surveillance and research into the possible causes (genetic and non-genetic) and long-term outcomes of birth defects and rare conditions, intervention and prevention activities. The purpose of this training fellowship program is to provide an educational experience to individuals interested in the fields of public health, epidemiology, genetics, and birth defects. Opportunities are aimed at furthering the epidemiological and analytical knowledge of participants and learning to communicate findings to other researchers and the public. Participants are assigned to train on various projects and can expect to gain valuable experiences in the development, implementation, and evaluation of surveillance and research activities such as study management, database cleaning, data analyses, interpretation of the results, writing manuscripts and developing poster and oral presentations.

Learning Objectives: Participant training involves some or all of the following:

  • Literature searches
  • Participation in research projects and surveillance
  • Data management and data cleaning
  • Analyses of data and summarization of findings by using statistical software (SAS, R, and/or similar programs)
  • Analyses of healthcare claims, electronic health record data, or large-scale genetic datasets
  • Coordination and participation in meetings
  • Verbal and written presentations of epidemiologic studies or surveillance activities at scientific conferences
  • Preparation of scientific manuscripts, posters, presentations, and fact sheets, and other information

Mentor(s): The mentor for this opportunity is Lynn Almli (imv0 [at] cdc [dot] gov). If you have questions about the nature of the research please contact the mentor(s).

Anticipated Appointment Start Date: Jan 2, 2024. Start date is flexible and will depend on a variety of factors.

Appointment Length: The appointment will initially be for one year, but may be renewed for one year at a time up to five years upon recommendation of CDC and is contingent on the availability of funds.

Level of Participation: The appointment is full time.

Participant Stipend: The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience. Stipend rate varies and may refer to the OPM chart for CDC locations based on grade level.

Citizenship Requirements: This opportunity is available to U.S. citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR), and foreign nationals. Non-U.S. citizen applicants should refer to the Guidelines for Non-U.S. Citizens Details page of the program website for information about the valid immigration statuses that are acceptable for program participation.

ORISE Information: This program, administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and CDC. Participants do not become employees of CDC, DOE or the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE.

The successful applicant(s) will be required to comply with Environmental, Safety and Health (ES&H) requirements of the hosting facility, including but not limited to, COVID-19 requirements (e.g. facial covering, physical distancing, testing, vaccination).

Questions: Please visit our Program Website. After reading, if you have additional questions about the application process please email ORISE [dot] CDC [dot] NCBDDD [at] orau [dot] org and include the reference code for this opportunity.

Qualifications

The qualified candidate should be currently pursuing or have received a master’s degree in the one of the relevant fields (e.g. Life, Health, and Medical Sciences discipline; or Mathematics and Statistics discipline.). Degree must have been received within the past five years or to be completed by January 31, 2024.

Preferred Skills:

  • Strong writing, verbal, and interpersonal skills
  • Experience in quantitative analysis using SAS, R, or other statistical software, and performing analyses on large datasets (genetic and non-genetic)
  • Experience conducting literature reviews and using reference management software (i.e., EndNote)
  • Experience in developing PowerPoint presentations and other communications materials
  • Background and/or interest in epidemiology, maternal and child health, and genetics
Eligibility Requirements
  • Degree: Master’s Degree received within the last 60 months or anticipated to be received by 1/31/2024 11:00:00 PM.
  • Discipline(s):
    • Communications and Graphics Design (6 )
    • Computer, Information, and Data Sciences (2 )
    • Life Health and Medical Sciences (51 )
    • Mathematics and Statistics (11 )
  • Veteran Status: Veterans Preference, degree received within the last 120 month(s).

Graduate TA Program, Emory College of Arts and Sciences

Emory College of Arts and Sciences has openings for masters students to serve as teaching assistants (TAs) and graders for Spring 2024 undergraduate courses in the following departments:

·       Environmental Sciences

·       Psychology

·       Quantitative Theory and Methods

·       Sociology

Candidates must be enrolled in a masters program at Emory and available for a half-day training session prior to the start of the semester. TAs and graders will be paid a $2000 stipend, based on approximately 10 hours of work per week over 15 weeks. TAs may be required to attend class, grade student work, and participate in classroom and administrative activities. See position descriptions for details about each course.

Details about each course are provided in the application.

Please use this link to apply by Dec 4, 2023. 

Link: https://collegeconnect.emory.edu/register/ecas_service_portal_login

Contact carlee [dot] beard [at] emory [dot] edu with questions about the application.


Course Opening, GRAD500R: Eating Ethics

Spring 2024
Wednesdays, 6:00-9:00 pm
GRAD500R, 3 credits
Open to EVERYONE: Undergrads & Grads


COURSE SUBJECT
Few things are as essential to human flourishing as food and eating, and fewer still are as ethically complicated. Considering the ethical features of this necessary daily task is best done by flipping the
academy on its head: we eat our subject matter through as many disciplines as possible. Students collectively plan menus, shop, prep, cook, serve, and eat meals on weekly themes, and guest lecturers enrich the conversation from various perspectives (public health, nutrition, industry, law, nursing, farming, etc.).


PROFESSORS
Jonathan K. Crane, Center for Ethics
Karen R. Siegel, Emory Global Diabetes Research Center

To apply:
visit bit.ly/409FErO


Applications Open, Dr. James A. Ferguson Fellowship

The James A. Ferguson Fellowship is offering  a 3, 6, or 12-month research opportunity for you to enhance health disparities and infectious disease research skills in a mentored environment. Please click on Dr. James A. Ferguson Fellowship website for more details. The deadlines for each of the research opportunities are:

Fellowship

Applications Due

Fellowship begins

Stipend

6 – month

Nov 28th, 2023

Sat, Feb 3, 2024, until

Thurs, Aug 6, 2024

Part or Full time

$13-15K

12 – month

Jan 31st, 2024

Mon, May 27, 2024, until

Fri, May 23, 2025

Full time, can be student (e.g., all but dissertation)

$42-56K

3 – month (Summer)

Jan 31st, 2024

Mon, May 27, 2024 until

Tues, August 6, 2024

Full time

$7-8K

 For 1st years, this can serve as an APE.

For 2nd years, this can provide support and additional training and experience over the summer or beyond, as you seek other opportunities.

Students must be graduate students (or recent grads) and U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, or Permanent Residents.

In addition to working on infectious disease research, you will also receive:

  1. personalized career mentoring and
  2. support to present your work at scientific conferences or publish
  3. In some cases, housing support

Partner sites include:

  1. Atlanta
    1. RSPH, Emory
    2. Morehouse School of Medicine
    3. CDC
  2. Baltimore – Kennedy Krieger, Johns Hopkins,
  3. Washington DC – Howard University College of Medicine,
  4. New York – The City University of New York (CUNY)




Student Position Available, Emory Economics Department

The Economics Department is looking for a graduate student to join their team in working with a faculty member to provide assistance with the management of a scholarly journal. Experience with database applications such as Excel is preferred. Remote work is a possibility. Rate of pay is $20/hour for up to 20 hours/week.

If you have questions about the role and/or are interested in the position please send your CV to Elizabeth Eichinger (eeichin [at] emory [dot] edu). This posting will be active until the position is filled.


Administrative Assistant, Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics

Supervisor: Dr. Natalie Dean

Job Type: Part-time (5 hours per week)

Job Description:

The Department of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Masters student to provide administrative assistance to a faculty member. The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of tasks to support the faculty member’s academic and professional needs.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Website Maintenance: Regularly update and maintain the faculty member’s website, ensuring that all content is accurate and up to date.

2. CV Updating: Assist in updating the faculty member’s curriculum vitae (CV) to include recent publications, research projects, and academic achievements.

3. Basic Research Tasks: Conduct basic research tasks, including literature reviews, search data repositories, and administrative research, as assigned by the faculty member.

4. Administrative Support: Provide general administrative support, such as organizing and filing documents, to help streamline the faculty member’s workload.

5. Communication: Maintain clear and effective communication with the faculty member to ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time.

   

Qualifications:

– Professionalism and a high level of reliability.

– Strong written communication skills.

– Basic understanding of website maintenance and content management systems (e.g., WordPress).

– Proficiency in LaTeX.

– Ability to conduct basic research and literature reviews.

– Attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks.

– Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Hours and Compensation:

This is a part-time position, requiring approximately 5 hours of work per week. Compensation will be provided according to the department’s standard pay rates for student workers of $15/hr.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit their resumes attached to a short email highlighting their qualifications and relevant experience, to nataliedean [at] emory [dot] edu.


Graduate Research Assistant, Morehouse School of Medicine Center for Maternal Health Equity

Our Center is looking for 1-2 current MPH/MSPH or PHD students to assist in data analysis and reporting for our Fertility Equity Study exploring Black women’s physiological and psychosocial experiences with infertility. The mixed methods study involves quantitative analysis of survey data as well as qualitative analysis of transcribed interviews. This part-time (6-10 hours weekly) position offers valuable hands-on experience in reproductive health disparities research within a dedicated and collaborative team.

Responsibilities include:

  • Assisting with quantitative data analysis using statistical software (familiarity with SAS or R preferred) to analyze survey data and perform descriptive and inferential analyses

  • Coding and thematic analysis of interview data using Dedoose software (experience with Dedoose is a plus, but not at all necessary. It’s quite user friendly.)

  • Assisting with literature reviews, and with drafting and editing manuscripts and presentations for submission to scientific journals and conferences (with substantial opportunities for co- authorship and/or developing independent research questions for your own theses, dissertations, etc.)

  • Collaborating with the research team in planning, organizing, and executing research activities, such as follow-up interviews and listening sessions

    Qualifications & experience:

  • Strong interest in social and structural determinants of health, reproductive justice, and health disparities

  • Training in quantitative and/or qualitative research methodologies, data analysis techniques, and relevant software (e.g., SAS, SPSS, R, Dedoose, NVivo, etc.)

    To apply:

    Please send a brief introduction or cover letter demonstrating relevant experience and interest and your CV/resume to Dr. Lasha Clarke (lsclarke [at] msm [dot] edu).


Applications Open, CSTE Applied Epidemiology Fellowship

The Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) application for the Applied Epidemiology Fellowship (AEF) has opened for Class 22 (fellowship will start in the summer of 2024). 

The goal of AEF is to provide a high-quality on-the-job training experience in applied epidemiology for recent graduates and prepare fellows for long-term career placement at the state and local level. Based on their interests and available positions, fellows are matched to a State, Territorial, Local, or Tribal health department for two years under the guidance of two experienced mentors.

During their assignment, fellows develop a set of core competency skills related to epidemiologic methods, communication skills, and public health practice and policy.

How to Apply 

To apply for AEF Class 22 consideration, please view and complete the online application at cste_aef_candidate_application (webportalapp.com). Applications and supporting documents must be submitted no later than 11:59pm ET on January 19, 2024.
 
For more information, including eligibility requirements, visit www.cstefellows.org. If you have questions about the fellowship application, please contact CSTE via email at aef [at] cste [dot] org.  


Applications Open, Student Scholarship Opportunities

We are pleased to announce scholarship opportunities for  current students.  Please review the scholarships below.  You may submit an application for one or more of these scholarships by completing THIS FORM no later than October 24th at 11:59pm ET.

Students* are expected to submit a paragraph of no more than 250 words for each scholarship they apply to addressing how they meet scholarship criteria.

  1. Dr. Kathleen Miner Scholarship ($6,000): The ideal scholar will possess the energy, creativity, and perseverance necessary to effect positive change throughout their public health career focused on health education and disparities. A selection committee will determine the awardee for the $6,000 scholarship available to second year students MPH/MSPH during the 2023-2024 academic year.
  2. Gangarosa Scholarship Fund for Global Safe WASH ($5,000) Provides financial assistance to: First year students with a demonstrated interest in safe water, sanitation and hygiene, or (first and second year) students pursuing the Certificate in Global Safe WASH. A selection committee will determine the awardees for the $5,000 scholarship available to students during the 2023-2024 academic year.

III.   Joan P. Cioffi and Charles Frietas Jr. Scholarship ( $7,000) Provides financial assistance to outstanding second year students who have a demonstrated interest in humanitarian response or public health services for displaced populations. A selection committee will determine the awardees for the $7,000 scholarship available to returning students during the 2023-2024 academic year.

  1. Adopt-a-Scholar Program provides financial assistance to outstanding RSPH students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, community service involvement, academic success, and commitment to a career in public health. Below are the Adopt-a-Scholar Program Scholarships that are available:
  • Teresa Rivero Adopt-a-Scholar ($4000 Award): Preference for this award will be given to an outstanding MPH/MSPH student.
  • Dr. Michael Lindsay Adopt-a-Scholar ($2500 Award): Preference for this award will be given to MD/MPH student, with a preference for those interested in women’s health (e.g. OBGYN) and/or reproductive health.
  1. The Cari J. Clark Global Scholarship ($5,000) will provide support for RSPH students, with preference for international students pursuing their MPH degree.

*Selected students will receive a scholarship to be applied towards their Spring 2024 tuition.  Students who are receiving courtesy scholarship from Emory University are NOT eligible for these scholarships.

Deadline: October 24th at 11:59 PM ET.

Please contact rsphenrollmentservices [at] emory [dot] edu for questions.


Spring Course Videos, Department of Epidemiology

Watch our YouTube playlist to hear the EPI Spring course instructors introduce themselves, their classes, and provide an overview of the course content.

You can find it here.


Upcoming Events

  • EGDRC Seminar: Lynn Aboue-Jaoudé January 14, 2025 at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Seminar Series; tinyurl.com… Online Location: https://tinyurl.com/Lynn-Abou-JaoudeEvent Type: Seminar SeriesSeries: Health System Users in Vulnerable Situations: Normative Experiences and “New Ways of Life”Speaker: Lynn Abou-JaoudéContact Name: Wendy GillContact Email: wggill@emory.eduLink: https://tinyurl.com/Lynn-Abou-JaoudeDr. Lynn Abou-Jaoudé studies sociocultural challenges in healthcare experiences, focusing on qualitative research and diabetes prevention at the University of Lille’s LUMEN lab.
  • GCDTR Seminar: Erin Ferranti, PhD, MPH, RN January 21, 2025 at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Seminar Series; tinyurl.com… Online Location: https://tinyurl.com/ErinFerrantiEvent Type: Seminar SeriesSeries: Cardiometabolic Risk and Resource Connection in Maternal HealthSpeaker: Erin Ferranti, PhD, MPH, RNContact Name: Wendy GillContact Email: wggill@emory.eduRoom Location: RRR_R809Link: https://tinyurl.com/ErinFerrantiDr. Erin Ferranti, Emory Assistant Professor, researches women’s cardiometabolic disease prevention, health inequities, maternal morbidity, farmworker health, diabetes, and hypertension using biomarkers for early risk identification.

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