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POSITION: Various positions
ORGANIZATION: LifeSci Summer 2021 Internship Program (Various organizations)
Host companies and organizations range from early-stage startups to large pharmaceutical and biotech firms to businesses that serve the industry in specific capacities, including marketing, public relations, or capital investment. To date, over 80 companies have served as hosts.
Eligible majors and areas of study include, but are not limited to:
Science Track
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Biochemistry
- Biomedical Engineering
- Computer Science / Data Science / Statistics
- Immunology (including Immuno-oncology, Immuno-virology, etc.)
- Pharmacy
- Public Health
- Regulatory
- Other life sciences / STEM fields
Management Track
- Business
- Marketing
- Communications
- Finance
- Accounting
- Computer Science/IT
- Supply Chain / Operations
- Public Affairs/Regulatory
- Public Policy
- Human Resources
- Journalism
Eligibility
- Open to students currently enrolled in a New York City-based college or university, or New York City residents currently enrolled in (or within one year of graduating from) any college or university
- Students must be US citizens or US permanent residents (including DACA participants), or holders of visas that allow completion of the internship without sponsorship
- Preference will be given to rising juniors, seniors, and graduate students. LifeSci NYC may consider those who have already graduated if they are within a year of graduation, meet all other criteria, and are willing to commit to the program for the full duration of the internship period.
- Students must be at least 18 years of age.
- Students should have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. Students with a GPA under 3.0 may apply but must write an explanation of extenuating circumstances.
- Participants must be able to commit to a standard, full-time work week for the ten weeks of the program, must commit to the work requirements of their host site, and are expected to attend and actively engage in all scheduled seminars, events, and activities, and remain active as program alumni.
Program Details
- Summer internships will take place June 1 – August 6, 2021. Academic year internships can be scheduled by host companies and students. All positions are paid (at least $15/hour).
- Host companies can be located anywhere within commuting distance of New York City. However, some internships may be offered remotely.
- Companies that served as hosts for summer 2020 include:
Ancilia, Basepair, BioBAT, BioBus, CapCell Biologics, Collage Partners, Columbia University O’Brien Urology Research Center, Columbia University Center for Precision Medicine and Genomics (CPMG), Consortium / CSTM HAUS, Cresilon, Cureatr, CytoDel, Cytovia Therapeutics, Envisagenics, EpiVax Oncology, ER Buddy, Fesarius Therapeutics, Flextrapower, Genspace, Grit Bio, Havas Health & You, Helaina, Kinnos, Ladenburg Thalmann, Lucerna, The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research, MDCalc, Mend Nutrition, Neochromosome, New York Stem Cell Foundation, OpticSurg, Ovid Therapeutics, Pfizer, Quadrus Medical Technologies, Redesign Science, Relay Response, RxData, Solvuu, Stellate, VantAI, WearWorks, and XL Batteries - Interns will be invited to participate in a dynamic range of events including a pre-internship Boot Camp (May 26 – 28, 2021), networking receptions, industry career panels, and site tours, and will have opportunities to meet industry leaders and more.
- Please note that the LifeSci NYC Internship Program cannot provide housing, meals, and/or transportation costs for the summer. Students must make their own arrangements for accommodations, meals, and travel.
Application Overview
Students who have sought opportunities to gain experience at their university, who put effort into their application, and who effectively communicate their experiences and interests are more likely to be successful in securing internship placements.
The application consists of several parts including general contact information, information about your university studies, and your skills and interests.
There are several parts that will take some time to prepare:
- Personal Statement: Please explain your interest in participating in the LifeSci NYC internship program. (Up to 500 words)
- Relevant Courses: Provide a list of any relevant courses you have taken, as well as specific skill sets
- Transcript / Resume: Provide a copy of your latest academic transcript (unofficial copy is acceptable) and your current resume
- Optional Video: You have the option (not required) of providing a video of up to 3 minutes expressing the reasons why you are interested in participating in the LifeSci NYC internship program. While this isn’t required, students who complete the video have been more successful in securing placements.
- References: You will need 1-2 people to provide letters of reference for you. You should ask professors, advisors, work supervisors or personal references as long as they aren’t family members or friends, and give them plenty of time to submit a reference for you.
Application Instructions:
For details on the process, please see the Overview and Program Details page. For any questions not addressed here or in the FAQ, and for program updates, please contact us or email lifescinyc@upperweststrategies.com
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POSITION: EPA Storm Water Modeling Fellowship
ORGANIZATION: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Description
*Applications may be reviewed on a rolling-basis and this posting could close before the deadline. Click here for information about the selection process.
EPA Office/Lab and Location: Two research opportunities are available at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Research and Development (ORD), Center for Environmental Measurement & Modeling (CEMM), Ecosystems Processes Division (EPD), Landscape and Aquatic Systems Modeling Branch (LASMB) located in Athens, Georgia.
Research Project: This research project is focused on modeling storm water hydrology, water quality, and green infrastructure practices for human health protection. Decentralized, nature-based, rainwater harvesting and storm water management systems, broadly referred to as Green Infrastructure (GI), are promising climate change adaptation strategies, but due to contaminants and pathogens, may pose risks to human health. Exposure to chemical and microbial stressors can occur during reuse, especially in the case of aquifer recharge that impacts groundwater quality. Guidance is needed to better manage fit-for-purpose reuse, to improve water quality using best practices, and to make decisions regarding water treatment.
Application Instructions:
A complete application consists of:
- An online application
- Transcript(s) – For this opportunity, an unofficial transcript or copy of the student academic records printed by the applicant or by academic advisors from internal institution systems may be submitted. All transcripts must be in English or include an official English translation. Click here for detailed information about acceptable transcripts.
- A current resume/CV, including academic history, employment history, relevant experiences, and publication list
- Two educational or professional recommendations. Click here for detailed information about recommendations.
All documents must be in English or include an official English translation.
Application Deadline: 11/25/2020 3:00:00 PM Eastern Time Zone
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POSITION: CDC Health Communications Fellowship
ORGANIZATION: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Description:
*Applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis.
An opportunity is currently available with the Communications, Education, and Behavioral Studies Branch, in the Division of Tuberculosis Elimination (DTBE), within the National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP), at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the opportunity will begin remotely with eventual placement at CDC in Atlanta, Georgia.
The mission of the DTBE is to promote health and quality of life by preventing, controlling, and eventually eliminating tuberculosis in the United States.
The research participant will be placed in the Communications, Education, and Behavioral Studies Branch (CEBSB) within the DTBE. This project will provide the participant with an educational experience in health communications and social marketing around tuberculosis disease and latent tuberculosis infection.
Under the guidance of a mentor, the participant will be involved in the following activities:
- Contributing to the development of health communication materials, products, and messages
- Conducting communications research
- Disseminating health information through a variety of communication channels
- Participating in the development and implementation of a communications campaign to reach key target audiences with important health messages
- Supporting community engagement and mobilization activities through social marketing efforts
- Contributing to drafting and reviewing documents and reports
- Presenting findings and recommendations at national forums and in peer-reviewed journals
- Contributing to formative research efforts and communications to eliminate tuberculosis in the United States
- Participating in message testing efforts around tuberculosis and latent tuberculosis infection testing and treatment for high risk groups
- Participating in Branch and Team meetings
- Maintaining communication with project leaders
This participant will be engaged with Branch leadership and project staff. Opportunities for networking with subject matter experts will be made available.
Anticipated Appointment Start Date: November 9, 2020
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 can be up to 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 have received a master’s degree in one of the relevant fields. Degree must have been received within five years of the appointment start date.
Preferred skills:
- Some experience in social marketing, health education/communication
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Eligibility Requirements:
- Degree: Master’s Degree received within the last 60 month(s).
- Discipline(s):
- Communications and Graphics Design
- Life Health and Medical Sciences
- Social and Behavioral Sciences
Application Instructions:
A complete application consists of:
- An application
- Transcripts – Click here for detailed information about acceptable transcripts
- A current resume/CV, including academic history, employment history, relevant experiences, and publication list
- One educational or professional recommendation. Your application will be considered incomplete, and will not be reviewed until one recommendation is submitted.
All documents must be in English or include an official English translation.
If you have questions, send an email to ORISE.CDC.NCHHSTP@orau.org. Please include the reference code for this opportunity in your email.
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POSITION: CDC Global Health Security Policy Fellowship
ORGANIZATION: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Description:
*Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
A research fellowship is available within the Division of Global Health Protection (DGHP) of the Center for Global Health (CGH) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) located 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.
Throughout the course of this fellowship, the participant will participate in research projects and activities in the domains of strategy, partnerships, issues management, legislative affairs, policy development, and high level collaboration. Under the guidance of a mentor, the participant will learn to research best practices related to Congress, budget development and justification, and partner advocacy and translating them into recommendations and actions for DGHP. The participant will also receive training and mentorship on policy analysis, performance measurement and evaluation, and implementation across a wide range of global health security issues.
Anticipated Appointment Start Date: November 2020
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 can be up to 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 have received a master’s degree in one of the relevant fields. Degree must have been received within five years of the appointment start date.
Preferred skills:
- Strong research skills
- Project management skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Detail oriented with significant emphasis on the quality of work
- Organizational skills
- Ability to work within tight deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills to develop, foster and maintain cooperative relations
- Ability to multi-task
- Prior experience in the fields of global health, health policy, health economics, strategy, Congressional affairs, or health communications
- Citizenship: LPR or U.S. Citizen
- Degree: Master’s Degree received within the last 60 month(s).
- Discipline(s):
- Life Health and Medical Sciences
- Other Non-S&E
- Social and Behavioral Sciences
Application Instructions:
A complete application consists of:
- A cover letter
- An application
- Transcripts – Click here for detailed information about acceptable transcripts
- A current resume/CV, including academic history, employment history, relevant experiences, and publication list
- One educational or professional recommendation. Your application will be considered incomplete, and will not be reviewed until one recommendation is submitted.
All documents must be in English or include an official English translation.
If you have questions, send an email to ORISE.CDC.CGH@orau.org. Please include the reference code for this opportunity in your email.
Deadline: 11/23/2020 3:00:00 PM Eastern Time Zone (Applications reviewed on a rolling basis)
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POSITION: CDC Global Health Security Communications Fellowship
ORGANIZATION: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Description:
*Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
A research fellowship is available within the Division of Global Health Protection (DGHP) of the Center for Global Health (CGH) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) located 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.
Throughout the course of this fellowship, the participant will train and learn about the CDC’s global health capacity building programs through conducting communication research and identifying best practices in communicating with different audiences to enhance messaging from the Division. Under the guidance of a mentor, the participant will receive training in clear communication, message development, risk communication, research methods, and the use of the clear communications index. The participant will also receive training on the use of social media and digital media to communicate scientific information, and how DGHP conducts outbreak and emergency response efforts.
Anticipated Appointment Start Date: November 2020
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 can be up to 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 have received a master’s degree in one of the relevant fields. Degree must have been received within five years of the appointment start date.
Preferred skills:
- Strong research skills
- Project management skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Detail oriented with significant emphasis on the quality of work
- Organizational skills
- Ability to work within tight deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills to develop, foster and maintain cooperative relations
- Ability to multi-task
- Prior experience in the fields of global health, health policy, health economics, strategy, Congressional affairs, or health communications
- Citizenship: LPR or U.S. Citizen
- Degree: Master’s Degree received within the last 60 month(s).
- Discipline(s):
- Communications and Graphics Design
- Life Health and Medical Sciences
- Other Non-S&E
- Social and Behavioral Sciences
Application Instructions:
A complete application consists of:
- A cover letter
- An application
- Transcripts – Click here for detailed information about acceptable transcripts
- A current resume/CV, including academic history, employment history, relevant experiences, and publication list
- One educational or professional recommendation. Your application will be considered incomplete, and will not be reviewed until one recommendation is submitted.
All documents must be in English or include an official English translation.
If you have questions, send an email to ORISE.CDC.CGH@orau.org. Please include the reference code for this opportunity in your email.
Deadline: 11/23/2020 3:00:00 PM Eastern Time Zone
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POSITION: CDC Genome Analysis of Elizabethkingia Anophelis Internship
ORGANIZATION: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Description:
*Applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis.
A research opportunity is currently available with the Bacterial Special Pathogens Branch (BSPB), Division of High Consequence Pathogens and Pathology (DHCPP), at the National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID) 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.
The Special Bacterial Reference Laboratory (SBRL) has over 200 strains of Elizabethkingia anophelis. Many of the isolates are from clinical infections, with a few environmental strains. They were collected from all around the world and contain samples that date back to the 1960’s. Many of these strains pre-date sequencing technology, and were first identified as Elizabethkingia meningoseptica based on phenotypic chararacteristics. The collection also includes strains involved in several recent E. anophelis outbreaks in the United States. Their genomes have been sequenced using Illumina MiSeq and/or PacBio instruments, and the reads were assembled and uploaded to Genbank.
The strain JM-87 was originally published as the type strain of a novel species Elizabethkingia endophytica, but genome analysis revealed it to belongs to the species E. anophelis, and represents a previously unrecognized subspecies. Preliminary analyses of the genomes in our collection indicate that we do have representatives of the subspecies E. anophelis subsp. endophytica in our collection, which was surprising as the type strain had been isolated from plant surfaces (Zea mays). Under the guidance of a mentor, the participant will use Genome to Genome Distance Calculation (GGDC) to clarify which subspecies each of the strains belongs to, and identify any genes that are specific to subsp. endophytica, with particular focus on virulence factors and contributors to antibiotic resistance. The participant will then perform a comparative genome analysis on the historic collection of E. anophelis by annotating the genomes with Prokka and then using Roary to identify elements of the core genome and any subspecies-specific sets of genes.
Anticipated Appointment Start Date: Fall 2020
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 can be up to 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 part-time (15 hours per week) 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 have received their bachelor’s degree in one of the relevant fields, or be currently pursuing their master’s degree.
Preferred skills:
- Experience/background in biological sciences
- The ability to identify, learn and apply new methods for genome analysis
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written
- Ability to multi-task efficiently and pay close attention to detail
- Skill in maintaining accurate and detailed records of bioinformatic procedures, dataset versions and results
- Ability to interpret results for quality, validity and scientific meaning
- Ability to present the results in clear and concise form and participate in scientific discussions and planning
- Ability to operate in team-oriented and respectful working environment
- Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
- Degree: Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree received within the last 60 months or currently pursuing.
- Overall GPA: 4.00
- Discipline(s):
- Life Health and Medical Sciences
Application Instructions:
A complete application consists of:
- An application
- Transcripts – Click here for detailed information about acceptable transcripts
- A current resume/CV, including academic history, employment history, relevant experiences, and publication list
- One educational or professional recommendation. Your application will be considered incomplete, and will not be reviewed until one recommendation is submitted.
All documents must be in English or include an official English translation.
If you have questions, send an email to ORISE.CDC.NCEZID@orau.org. Please include the reference code for this opportunity in your email.
Deadline: 11/13/2020 3:00:00 PM Eastern Time Zone
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POSITION: EPA Web Application Development to Support Non-Targeted Analysis (NTA) Research Fellowship
ORGANIZATION: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Description:
*Applications may be reviewed on a rolling-basis and this posting could close before the deadline. Click here for information about the selection process.
EPA Office/Lab and Location: A research opportunity is available at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Research and Development (ORD), Center for Computational Toxicology and Exposure (CCTE), Chemical Characterization & Exposure Division (CCED) located in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.
Research Project: Throughout the course of this research project, the participant will conduct research as part of an EPA team of experts who are identifying and examining chemicals to which humans and sensitive ecological species are routinely exposed. High resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS) and non-targeted analysis (NTA) methods are currently utilized by EPA team members to identify novel environmental contaminants and rapidly screen for thousands of known (but data-poor) compounds in high-interest media such as drinking water, consumer products, and human biological samples. Large amounts of data are produced which requires advanced processing and interpretation strategies to inform appropriate decisions and actions.
New web-based tools are being developed within EPA to increase the speed, accuracy, and transparency of NTA experiments. Under the guidance of a mentor, the participant will contribute to code development, application, documentation and utilization of models used by the Agency for NTA studies and learn team programming skills in the context of modern scientific functional programming approaches. Research activities may include computer programming (Python, web scripting languages, and/or R), numerical verification of code output, cloud-based database management, creating modules for NTA experiments, model execution, Application Programming Interface (API) development/documentation, likelihood estimation and model selection based on level of interest and skill set. The participant will learn how to contribute to a scientific code base using a source code version control system and be exposed to statistical, data management, and graphing techniques that are necessary to analyze algorithm output. The participant may leverage a web programming technology stack with a cloud computing implementation to make the product of this research publicly available as a web application. The participant may be exposed to basic scientific hypothesis testing and inferential processes in a computational context in order to give presentations and develop manuscripts. As a result, the research participant will have the opportunity to further develop statistical inference and scientific writing skills.
Learning Objectives: The research participant will collaborate with an integrated team of agency scientists towards generating critical research hypotheses, developing programmatic tools to test these hypotheses, and ultimately solving complex environmental health problems. Through this research training opportunity, the research participant will have the opportunity develop their programming, analytical, and communication skills.
Mentor(s): The mentor for this opportunity is Jon Sobus (sobus.jon@epa.gov). If you have questions about the nature of the research please contact the mentor(s).
Anticipated Appointment Start Date: Winter 2020/2021. All start dates are flexible and vary depending on numerous factors. Click here for detailed information about start dates.
Appointment Length: The appointment will initially be for one year and may be renewed up to three to four additional years upon EPA recommendation and subject to availability of funding.
Level of Participation: The appointment is full-time.
Participant Stipend: The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience. Click here for detailed information about full-time stipends.
EPA Security Clearance: Completion of a successful background investigation by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is required for an applicant to be on-boarded at EPA.
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 EPA. Participants do not become employees of EPA, 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.
Questions: Please see the FAQ section of our website. After reading, if you have additional questions about the application process please email EPArpp@orau.org and include the reference code for this opportunity.
Qualifications:
The qualified candidate should have received a master’s or doctoral degree in one of the relevant fields, or be currently pursuing the degree with completion by the anticipated appointment start date. Degree must have been received within five years of the appointment start date.
- Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
- Degree: Master’s Degree or Doctoral Degree received within the last 60 months or anticipated to be received by 12/21/2020 11:59:00 PM.
- Discipline(s):
- Veteran Status: Veterans Preference, degree received within the last 120 month(s).
Application Instructions:
A complete application consists of:
- An application
- Transcript(s) – For this opportunity, an unofficial transcript or copy of the student academic records printed by the applicant or by academic advisors from internal institution systems may be submitted. All transcripts must be in English or include an official English translation. Click here for detailed information about acceptable transcripts.
- A current resume/CV, including academic history, employment history, relevant experiences, and publication list
- Two educational or professional recommendations. Click here for detailed information about recommendations.
All documents must be in English or include an official English translation.
Deadline: 11/24/2020 3:00:00 PM Eastern Time Zone
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POSITION: EPA Predicting Toxicity Outcomes Fellowship
ORGANIZATION: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Description:
*Applications may be reviewed on a rolling-basis and this posting could close before the deadline. Click here for information about the selection process.
EPA Office/Lab and Location: A research opportunity is available at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Research and Development (ORD), Center for Computational Toxicology and Exposure (CCTE), Chemical Characterization & Exposure Division (CCED) located in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.
Research Project: The EPA Center for Computational Toxicology & Exposure (CCTE) provides scientific leadership for New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) and innovative in vivo models to evaluate human health and ecological hazards as well as computational and advanced analytical chemistry approaches for characterizing exposure. The Center’s research integrates advances in biology, biotechnology, chemistry, statistics, and computer modeling to advance chemical safety. This research project aims to exploit cheminformatics approaches to assess the ToxCast/Tox21 chemical library coverage of putative reactivity and toxicity mechanistic space as captured by Adverse Outcome Pathways (AOPs), (Quantitative) Structure Activity Relationships ((Q)SARs) for toxicity and biotransformation such as available within commercially and publicly available expert systems and knowledge-bases. The insights will be used to augment development of objective read-across approaches to predict toxicity outcomes that can be applied for risk assessment purposes.
The research participant will be a part of a multidisciplinary research team including scientists at EPA and other partners. Participant learning activities will include: (1) generating and evaluating QSAR/structural alert predictions for chemical inventories; (2) assisting in the development of mechanistically informed chemical groupings to facilitate read-across; (3) assisting in the development of prototype tools for data visualization and predictive models and (4) assisting CCTE researchers and collaborators in the application of read-across models to diverse research projects. The participant will be assisted to develop new read-across predictive models and prototype tools for read-across.
Learning Objectives: In the course this project, research findings will be disseminated and communicated through web-based dashboards, work-in-progress seminars, peer-reviewed publications, and national meetings of professional societies. The participant will be involved in highly visible predictive toxicology efforts as part of the computational toxicology research projects and will be engaged with researchers world-wide. The participant may be published in peer-reviewed journals and present research results at local and national meetings. The participant will gain education in the general areas of computational toxicology, data analysis and data management in preparation for future graduate studies.
Mentor(s): The mentor for this opportunity is Grace Patlewicz (patlewicz.grace@epa.gov). If you have questions about the nature of the research please contact the mentor(s).
Anticipated Appointment Start Date: Winter 2020/2021. All start dates are flexible and vary depending on numerous factors. Click here for detailed information about start dates.
Appointment Length: The appointment will initially be for one year and may be renewed up to three to four additional years upon EPA recommendation and subject to availability of funding.
Level of Participation: The appointment is full-time.
Participant Stipend: The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience. Click here for detailed information about full-time stipends.
EPA Security Clearance: Completion of a successful background investigation by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is required for an applicant to be on-boarded at EPA.
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 EPA. Participants do not become employees of EPA, 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.
Questions: Please see the FAQ section of our website. After reading, if you have additional questions about the application process please email EPArpp@orau.org and include the reference code for this opportunity.
Qualifications:
The qualified candidate should have received a master’s or doctoral degree in one of the relevant fields, or be currently pursuing the degree with completion by the anticipated appointment start date. Degree must have been received within five years of the appointment start date.
Preferred skills:
- Experience in interpreting scientific data
- Skill and experience in oral and written communication
- Proficiency with the Python or R programming language for scientific computing, including: development, revision, and release of packages for public use
- Familiarity in developing graphical user interfaces using JavaScript frameworks and using RESTful web-services
- Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
- Degree: Master’s Degree or Doctoral Degree received within the last 60 months or anticipated to be received by 12/21/2020 11:59:00 PM.
- Discipline(s):
- Computer, Information, and Data Sciences
Application Instructions:
A complete application consists of:
- An application
- Transcript(s) – For this opportunity, an unofficial transcript or copy of the student academic records printed by the applicant or by academic advisors from internal institution systems may be submitted. All transcripts must be in English or include an official English translation. Click here for detailed information about acceptable transcripts.
- A current resume/CV, including academic history, employment history, relevant experiences, and publication list
- Two educational or professional recommendations. Click here for detailed information about recommendations.
All documents must be in English or include an official English translation.
Application Deadline: 11/24/2020 9:03:05 AM Eastern Time Zone
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POSITION: CDC At-Risk Populations in Emergency Response Fellowship
ORGANIZATION: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Description:
*Applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis.
A fellowship opportunity is available in the Office of Science and Public Health Practice (OSPHP), Office of the Director, within the Center for Preparedness and Response (CPR) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) located in Atlanta, Georgia. CPR integrates science into CDC’s public health emergency preparedness and response activities. OSPHP is committed to increasing scientific contributions to the preparedness and response knowledge base as well as promoting the translation of science to practice.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, this fellowship currently requires full telework. However, the fellow will be expected to report to campus when the current telework policy is rescinded in light of improved COVID-19 epidemic conditions in Georgia. The candidate must have reliable access to a high-speed internet connection in order to fulfill the duties required of the fellowship, including regular virtual meetings, webinars, and access to the CDC virtual network.
Previous emergencies have shown that certain groups of people face disproportionate risks during and after public health emergencies. At-risk and vulnerable populations are groups of people who may not be able to access and use the standard resources offered in emergency preparedness, response, and recovery. Throughout the course of this research project, the participant will have the opportunity to assist OSPHP in understanding and advocating for the needs of at-risk/vulnerable populations in an emergency. This will include organizing meetings, workgroups and trainings, reviewing and/or contributing to presentations and papers, and synthesizing or collaborating on preparedness and response-related projects. The participant will also have opportunities to prepare and deliver written and oral briefings on the results of such research and analysis.
Under the guidance of the mentor, the participant will be involved in these additional learning opportunities:
- Learning about issues relevant to current and emerging science in public health preparedness and response topics in order to conduct research, analysis, translation or evaluation
- Learning about issues related to at-risk/vulnerable populations and emergencies
- Developing and strengthening research and analysis skills
- Conveying results/summaries from preparedness exercises, responses, and research as part of internal and external correspondence, reports, manuscripts, presentations, talking points, and other materials
- Contributing to the creation and modification of a range of health education and communication materials (such as guidance documents, toolkits, fact sheets, webpages)
- Coordinating agency wide network of at-risk/vulnerable population subject matter experts
Anticipated Appointment Start Date: October 26, 2020
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 will be up to August 31, 2021, 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; a health insurance allowance will be provided. 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. There will be travel/training allowance also provided, based on the discretion of the mentor and Office.
Qualifications:
The qualified candidate should have received a 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 in and knowledge of public health preparedness and response
- Experience with public health practitioners at state, territorial, local and tribal public health agencies and partner organizations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, experience preparing scientific articles
- Experience collecting and analyzing qualitative and/or quantitative data
- Experience conducting research literature reviews and interpreting research findings
- Strong organizational skills
- Experience organizing meetings and/or presenting to groups
- Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
- Degree: Master’s Degree or Doctoral Degree received within the last 60 month(s).
- Discipline(s):
- Communications and Graphics Design
- Computer, Information, and Data Sciences
- Earth and Geosciences
- Life Health and Medical Sciences
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Other Non-S&E
- Social and Behavioral Sciences
Application Instructions:
A complete application consists of:
- An application
- Transcripts – Click here for detailed information about acceptable transcripts
- A current resume/CV, including academic history, employment history, relevant experiences, and publication list
- One educational or professional recommendation. Your application will be considered incomplete, and will not be reviewed until one recommendation is submitted.
All documents must be in English or include an official English translation.
If you have questions, send an email to ORISE.CDC.CPR@orau.org. Please include the reference code for this opportunity in your email.
Deadline: 11/30/2020 3:00:00 PM Eastern Time Zone
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POSITION: Postdoctoral Alcohol Research Training Grant, “Alcohol Research Training: Change Methods & Mechanisms”
ORGANIZATION: The Center on Alcohol, Substance use, and Addictions (CASAA) at the University of New Mexico
The Center on Alcohol, Substance use, and Addictions (CASAA) at the University of New Mexico has one opening for a post-doctoral fellow on our pre- and postdoctoral NIAAA Institutional Research Training grant. The goal of the grant is to prepare future NIH scientists to conduct research to (1) elucidate the processes of change in drinking behavior, (2) develop and test effective methods to effect change through self-change, treatment and indicated prevention, and (3) develop and test models to disseminate knowledge of effective interventions for diverse populations. Post-doctoral fellows may come from any discipline relevant to the goals of the training program. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Additional information about the training program can be found at: https://casaa.unm.edu/traininggrant.html. Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and a 1-2 page cover letter that addresses their qualifications for and interest in the training program to Barbara S. McCrady, Ph.D., bmccrady@unm.edu. Applications received by January 15, 2021 will be given best consideration. Additional information and application instructions can be found here.
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POSITION: Veterans Innovation Partnership Fellowship
ORGANIZATION: The U.S. Department of State
The U.S. Department of State will be accepting applications for the seventh cohort of the Veterans Innovation Partnership (VIP) Fellowship program from Thursday, October 15 to Friday, October 23, 2020 at 11:59pm Eastern Time.
This program aims to serve America’s veterans and separating service members’ transition to diplomacy and development careers through a yearlong paid professional fellowship at the U.S. Department of State. Fellows are exposed to career opportunities, gain valuable skills for working in the public or private sector, and receive mentoring from experienced professionals and support from other high achieving fellows and alumni.
Eligible veterans will be able to submit applications for the 2020-21 timeframe, considered the Class of 2021, by searching “Veterans Innovation Partnership Fellow” on USAJOBS. While the official application period closes on October 23rd, it may close earlier if 250 applications are received for each of the two position descriptions. It is highly suggested that interested veterans do not delay in applying and prepare now.
Review the application process at: http://www.vipfellowship.org/application-process/
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POSITION: Healthy Communities Fellowship
ORGANIZATION: The Aspen Institute, Aspen Global Innovators Group
Description:
A healthy community is characterized not only by the absence of illness but by attributes that promote well-being and enable a high quality of life. In the US and across the globe, community leaders are showing up, starting initiatives and growing their efforts that address the health inequities taking place. The COVID-19 pandemic has been revealing long-standing and deeply rooted inequities that have existed for years within our healthcare systems but also within our communities. We are committed to amplifying the voices of local leaders, such as frontline health workers and innovators, spearheading community initiatives addressing these inequities.
The Healthy Communities Fellowship will select frontline leaders and innovators working on health inequities around the world to participate in a curated, one-year fellowship program to develop their voices as experts in the field and join a learning community of leaders.
Fellows engage in narrative and communications training, peer and expert learning exchanges, and space for reflection and connection – all to strengthen their ability to make change.
Selection Criteria:
Individuals that are selected to participate in the Healthy Communities Fellowship and meet the following selection criteria:
- Frontline health workers and innovators focused on improving and creating resilient community health systems
- Has a record of significant positive impact in a local community by addressing health issues in an innovative way, using an explicit equity lens, or demonstrating strong advocacy efforts around one or more issues being faced by frontline health workers
- Fellow, organization, and community will uniquely benefit from activities of the Healthy Communities Fellowship, as articulated in fellowship application
- Can be based anywhere
- Has a passionate, personal connection to the community and the health challenges being faced by its members
- Demonstrates a willingness to receive collaborative feedback from group of fellows and trainers
- Committed to work towards breakthroughs that increase effectiveness and reach of frontline health workers to improve health outcomes for everyone, everywhere
Fellows Receive
- Fellows engage in narrative and communications training, peer and expert learning exchanges, and space for reflection and connection – all to strengthen their ability to make change.
To Apply:
Nominations for the Healthy Communities Fellowship are open Thursday, October 1, 2020 – Friday, November 13, 2020.