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POSITION: AHEC Scholars Program
ORGANIZATION: Brooklyn Queens Long Island Health Education Center (BQLIHEC)
About the Program
AHEC Scholars is a program for health professions students interested in supplementing their education by gaining additional knowledge and experience in rural and/or underserved urban settings.
Students should have a current interest in rural or underserved healthcare and be currently enrolled in a health professions degree or certificate program and be two years from program or degree completion.
Program Requirements:
- 40 hours per year community-based virtual internship placement
- 40 hours didactic sessions on pertinent health topics.
- 5 hours virtual interprofessional exercise with BQLI AHEC Scholars and health professionals
- 2 year preferred commitment
Application Process:
Before you begin filling out an application, please make sure you have the following two documents ready to upload as .doc, .docx or .pdf files:
- Essay: We would like to get to know you through this application and believe that a thoughtful, well-constructed essay is an important step in the process. As a general guideline, the length of your application essay should be a minimum of 300 words, with a maximum of 600 words. Within your essay, please respond to the following questions:
- Why you would like to participate in the NYS AHEC Scholars program?
- How will the NYS AHEC Scholars Program benefit you in accomplishing your academic and/or career goals?
- Letter of Recommendation: Stories about your behaviors, impact, and personal qualities told by others play an essential role in the evaluation of your application. Your letter of reference should provide specific examples and anecdotes that illustrate your ability and desire to be an AHEC Scholar. Please attach one letter of reference from a teacher, faculty member, community leader, mentor, etc., and provide your reference’s contact information.
*NOTE: If the person who is writing your Letter of Reference would rather send the letter directly, please upload their Name and Contact information instead of the actual letter.
Apply here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/AHEC_Scholars_BQLI
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POSITION: Visiting Scholars
ORGANIZATION: Congressional Budget Office
The agency has a number of positions available for visiting scholars. The visiting scholars’ terms will be from 4 to 12 months long and will occur during the period from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022.
Visiting scholars will interact with CBO’s staff on topics that may include climate and energy, finance, health care, labor and income security, macroeconomics, national security, or tax policy. While working with CBO’s staff, visiting scholars may collaborate on research to be published in professional journals, as technical information for staff on Capitol Hill, or for general audiences.
his opportunity is expected to be of particular interest to people on paid sabbatical from another institution; CBO will provide office space and computing support but will not provide a salary. Full- and part-time schedules are available.
To learn more and apply: https://phg.tbe.taleo.net/phg03/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CONGRESSIONALBUDGET&cws=1&rid=515
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POSITION: Public Health Associate Program
ORGANIZATION: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CDC’s Public Health Associate Program (PHAP) is accepting applications from prospective associates January 20–29.
PHAP is a competitive, two-year, paid training program for recent college graduates interested in public health careers. This unique program provides early-career public health professionals with opportunities for hands-on, real-world experience in the field. Associates are assigned to state, tribal, local, and territorial public health agencies; nongovernmental organizations; public health institutes and associations; academic institutions; and CDC quarantine stations. There they work alongside professionals on a variety of public health issues and gain broad experience in the day-to-day operations of public health programs.
Visit the PHAP website for more information about PHAP and instructions on how to apply.
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POSITION: Various internships and part-time and full-time jobs
ORGANIZATION: LifeSci NYC Internship Program
While the early deadline for our summer internship program has passed, we now want to emphasize that the final deadline to apply for the summer program is March 31.
We also continue to accept applications for winter and spring internships, as well as full- and part-time jobs. These non-summer opportunities are listed HERE, and can also be accessed by existing applicants within our online portal. I would like to highlight two positions for which we are seeking additional qualified applicants:
- Goldilocks Therapeutics seeks a part-time Lab Technician. The Tech will work in a two-person lab, and, thus, must be highly experienced and capable of working independently. Students (or recent grads) with a Bachelor’s degree or higher, a strong biology / molecular biology background, and significant experience (via academic research or in industry) in Western blot, mammalian cell culture, and isolating RNA are encouraged to apply without delay. The company aims to hire soon.
- The Human Vaccine Project seeks a part-time Business Planning Intern to work remotely. Candidates should be enrolled in or have completed a graduate level program such as MBA, MPA, or MPH, and have significant work experience.
Below is one role I would like to highlight. This one requires quick action due to a January 29 application deadline. :
- A leading tele-health company seeks a rising senior to be a Summer Engineering Fellow, joining a cross-functional team where they will contribute as a product engineer. The fellow will develop skills in full-stack product engineering, product management, cross-team collaboration, and leadership. Strong technical skills are required, including confidence in Python and/or Javascript (ideally Django and React), as well as relational databases and REST APIs.
(Note that interested students, if they haven’t already applied for our summer 2021 program, will first need to complete our full summer application, and then submit a cover letter for the above role by January 29.) - A wide range of other opportunities — science, business and tech roles — are also listed in our summer jobs portal for students who complete our online application.
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POSITION: Designed by Community Fellowship
ORGANIZATION: The Service Design Studio in the NYC Mayor’s Office for Economic Opportunity and TakeRoot Justice Equitable Neighborhoods
The Service Design Studio in the NYC Mayor’s Office for Economic Opportunity and TakeRoot Justice Equitable Neighborhoods team have launched the Designed by Community Fellowship and are looking for opportunities to support and fund your work with NYCHA residents. There is a lot of flexibility to this fellowship, as long as the project it supports is focused on building power in NYCHA communities. The Designed by Community Fellowship is a paid fellowship and project funding opportunity to support community members in designing and developing hyper-localized solutions related to the COVID-19 crisis for and with NYCHA communities. The Fellowship will take place between April 13 – August 31, 2021. Fellows are eligible for $5,000-20,000 of grant funds that can go towards project development, community research incentives and activities, a portion of fellows’ living expenses and a learning stipend. During the
program, fellows will also be introduced to the methods and tools of Service Design and other professional development opportunities to support the design and development of their projects.
If you want to learn more about the fellowship you can:
Sign up for office hours to talk with the Designed by Community team between now until January 29th.
Learn more about the Designed by Community Fellowship through the Program Guide.
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POSITION: Visiting Scholar
ORGANIZATION: National Cancer Institute
Apply today for the opportunity to spend a year conducting research part-time with the National Cancer Institute (NCI). The NCI/AcademyHealth Healthcare Delivery Research Visiting Scholars Program provides mid-career professionals the opportunity to develop new research directions and address high-priority needs for the field of health services research and health care delivery. This unique program offers a potential fellow the chance to advance both their own career goals and have an immediate impact on the field. Submit an application to join a vibrant network of AcademyHealth fellows and fellow-alumni.
NOTE: Once applicants submit a brief Intent to Apply form, they will receive a link to the full application.
Become a Visiting Scholar to:
Develop and pursue new research aims that advance both your own career goals and the field of cancer care delivery research.
- Expand your professional network by connecting with new partners and collaborators, including working closely with experienced staff in the NCI Healthcare Delivery Research Program.
- Increase your understanding of NCI and the use of Federal resources and data, including the extramural grant-making mission.
- Gain professional visibility by presenting your research at the Annual Research Meeting (ARM) and a public webinar.
To read more and apply: https://academyhealth.org/NCI/ScholarProgram
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POSITION: CDC Evaluation Fellowship Program
ORGANIZATION: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The CDC Evaluation Fellowship Program is now accepting applications for the 2021 class (estimated start date August 15, 2021). The Fellowship Program has succeeded beyond expectations and grown since inception. The Fellowship is intended to be 2 years and Fellows receive benefits as term employees of CDC under Title 42 training appointments. Fellows are placed in host programs across the agency working on program evaluation activities.
The application deadline is March 14, 2021 11:59 pm EST.
Please visit to the CDC Evaluation Fellowship website for more information about eligibility, the program, and application process.
Join one of the informational webinar sessions to learn more about the program and application process, and to have your questions answered. Register to receive access info: Thursday, January 28, 2021 or Monday, February 8, 2021 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm EST. Questions can be directed to CDCeval@cdc.gov
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POSITION: Racial Equity and Justice Fellow
ORGANIZATION: Center for Public Health Policy
UNIT: Center for Public Health Policy GRADE: 6
REPORTS TO: Director, Centers for Public Health Policy
# OF OPENINGS: 1
DAYS/HOURS: Full-time, Mon-Fri., 35 hrs./week
TYPE: This is a temporary, grant-funded position that is guaranteed for eight months.
SUMMARY: The Center for Public Health Policy at the American Public Health Association (APHA) highlights the connections between communities — where we live, work, play and learn — and our collective health. The Center advances evidence-based policies and practices to address the social determinants of health and create health equity for all; and serves as a catalyst for positive change by influencing public policy at all levels of government and within the private sector.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Racial Equity and Justice Fellow leads coordination of several racial equity policy and practice initiatives including (but not limited to): Identifying evidence-based policies and practices for advancing racial equity and justice; developing written tools and resources; producing webinars and other educational activities; and monitoring and analyzing state and local actions to advance racial equity and justice. The fellow conducts research, writing and communication activities; coordinates events, meetings, and calls; and liaises with other APHA units and external partners as appropriate. Perform other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISES: n/a
REQUIREMENTS: Master’s degree and at least four years of work experience in health disparities, health equity and/or racial equity policy or practice. Alternatively, the candidate may have a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of six years of proven relevant experience or related work. Knowledge of institutional and structural racism. Understanding of income, racial and place-based inequities and related current dialogue at the national, state and local levels. Demonstrated experience developing educational resources on racial equity. Excellent research, organizational, and oral and written communication skills. Flexibility and adaptability to work on a variety of assignments and manage multiple projects at the same time. Ability to thoughtfully communicate with and respectfully engage diverse stakeholders.
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
WHO MAY APPLY:
INTERNAL CANDIDATES: Current employees who wish to bid on a posted position should apply at: https://careers-apha.icims.com
EXTERNAL CANDIDATES: Applicants who meet the requirements and are interested in being considered for this position should apply at: https://careers-apha.icims.com
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