Internships and fellowships postings as of March 10, 2021 - CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy

POSITION: Various Internships, Part-time Jobs, Full-time Jobs

ORGANIZATION: Various Organizations through the LIfeSci NYC Internship Program

The deadline to apply for a summer internship through the LifeSci NYC Internship Program is March 31 — now just a month away.

As a reminder, our specific summer internship listings are only available to those students who complete our online application. However, at present, I can share that we have 28 different opportunities listed, including roles in Biomedical Research, Bioinformatics, Data Science, Education & Research Design, Molecular Biology, Business & Customer Development, Product Management, Marketing & Social Media, Sales Strategy, Web App Development, Product Security, Finance, Digital & IT, Applications Science, and Investor Relations, to name a few! We will continue to add many more opportunities throughout the spring. Roles will be filled on a rolling basis, so we encourage students to apply as soon as possible.

In addition to our summer roles, we are also accepting applicants for spring internships and full- and part-time jobs. These listings, along with application instructions, are available HERE. I’d like to highlight a few, as you may know students (or recent alumni!!) who would be a great fit:

Sales Assistant at CortecNet Corp.
Sales Operations Intern (Full-Time) at Force Therapeutics
Lab Technician (Full-Time) at Fesarius Therapeutics
Finance Fellow (full-time, year-long fellowship for recent grads) at Havas Health + You
Spring Marketing Intern at Iterate Labs
Several roles at Mirimus including Lab Technician, Lab Assistant Intern, and Project Manager
Lab Manager at Genspace

LifeSci NYC internships and job opportunities are open to students and recent grads of universities in NYC, as well as NYC residents enrolled or recently graduated from universities anywhere. Both undergrads and graduate students are welcome to apply, with each job description specifying the role’s required academic level, skills and experience.

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POSITION: DATA Scholar

ORGANIZATION: The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Data Science Strategy (ODSS) Data and Technology Advancement (DATA) National Service Scholar Program

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Data Science Strategy (ODSS) Data and Technology Advancement (DATA) National Service Scholar Program is seeking experienced data and computer scientists and engineers to tackle challenging biomedical data problems with the potential for substantial public health impact.

There can be an opportunity to address biases in artificial intelligence with NIMHD.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and are due no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on April 9, 2021.

To learn more about program detail, application information, eligibility, compensation and benefits and program contacts click learn more.

DHHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers. Applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged.

Read more and apply here.

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POSITION: Paid CUNY Research Interns

ORGANIZATION: Natural Areas Conservancy

The Natural Areas Conservancy is a champion of NYC’s 20,000 acres of forests and wetlands for the benefit and enjoyment of all. Our team of scientists and experts promote nature’s diversity and resilience across the five boroughs, working in close partnership with the City of New York.

Our work makes the city a healthier and more vibrant place to live and thrive.

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POSITION: Foodborne Disease interns

ORGANIZATION: Bureau of Communicable Disease at the New York City Department of Health

The Foodborne disease group at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Bureau of Communicable Disease has openings for new interns. Details of the position are as follows:

Hours: 35 hours/week (full time) during the summer and approximately 20 hours/week during the school year, flexible daytime and evening hours from 9am-7pm.

Start date: May/June 2021. Preference for a candidate who would consider staying on for the entire 2021-2022 academic year.

Pay scale: Based on individual qualifications.

Location: Currently this position will work remotely though there is potential for the position to transition to working in-person at the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, 42-09 28th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101

Residency Requirement: Applicants must reside in the New York City area

Duties:

Successful candidates will assist foodborne disease epidemiologists with the following activities:
Surveillance for foodborne diseases such as Salmonella, Campylobacter, and Shiga toxin producing e.coli infections. Collection of case data from health care providers and interviewing case-patients about their illness and exposures;
Outbreak and cluster investigations;
Data entry, data management, data analysis, and/or miscellaneous projects;
Assist with other disease investigations within the Bureau of Communicable Disease where necessary.

Essential qualifications:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Strong interest in infectious disease epidemiology;
Currently enrolled in a graduate (MPH, MS or PhD) program in public health or related field;
Incoming students encouraged to apply.

Interested students should:

Submit a resume and cover letter to HaeNa Waechter (E-mail: hwaechte@health.nyc.gov).

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POSITION: Internship/Fieldwork Placement

ORGANIZATION: NYSDOH Office of Drug User Health

TITLE OF INTERNSHIP PROJECT: Increasing services for Women Who Use Drugs in New York State

1) Project Background and Overview

The Fieldwork Student will volunteer within the Office of Drug User Health (ODUH) of the New York State Department of Health, AIDS Institute for fieldwork credit towards a Master of Public Health. The primary focus of our work is macro level policy as we oversee and contract with community health programs including syringe exchange programs, drug user health hubs, and non-profit organizations in the drug user health space. There will be opportunity for the student to engage with our fellow state agencies and community partners. The fieldwork student will work closely with ODUH staff, primarily Michelle Logan, LMSW and Polly Faust, MPH, leaders of the Women Who Use Drugs Workgroup, to assist with public health initiatives to improve the health and lives of people who use drugs.

Women Who Use Drugs Workgroup Activities include:

Facilitating Women Who Use Drugs Workgroup webinars by brainstorming and researching educational topics, reaching out to presenters, and hosting meetings.
Developing next steps for quality improvement of sexual and reproductive health services for syringe exchange program participants
Planning and evaluating OB-focused Buprenorphine waiver/Clinical Implementation trainings
Participating in other ODUH meetings, initiatives, and special projects

2) Student’s Role in Project

The student will assist with developing and executing next steps in a multi-faceted project on improving the sexual and reproductive health of people who use drugs. In a needs assessment completed in 2020, directors of syringe exchange programs identified areas needing improvement, including physical resources and supplies, better relationships with reproductive health providers, and better education on all sides of the intersection of reproductive and drug user health. The student will help with research and outreach on physical supplies and educational resources that can be useful to syringe exchange programs.

The student will also assist in the creation of databases of Women Who Use Drugs Workgroup participants and past presentations.

3) Project Duration and Scheduling Needs:

Up to 20 hours per week during a 9-5 regular workweek. Students may suggest their preferred schedule within the workweek.

There is the potential for this to be a funded internship, but we will need to interview and select a student before a funding decision is made.

Interested applicants should email interest with resume and cover letter to michelle.logan@health.ny.gov.

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POSITION: Fieldwork Project/Internship

ORGANIZATION: Harlem United

Organization Description

For over 30 years, Harlem United has led the charge as the agency of last resort for underserved communities of color, going above and beyond to meet the needs of the community with resilience, passion, and willingness. As a nonprofit, community-based organization, our services include high-quality healthcare, supportive and emergency housing, and integrative supportive services that address the continual changes of our client communities.

Preceptor Contact Information

Danielle Strauss, MPH
Associate Vice President of Evaluation & Population Health
Dstrauss@harlemunited.org
212-803-2850 Ext. 2452
646-675-9918

Project Description

The health clinic at Harlem United is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), which is a federally funded primary care provider dedicated to serving the community’s most vulnerable populations. While a barrier for all health providers, appointment no show rates tend to be higher at FQHCs. When a patient “no shows” for an appointment, the visit may not be able to be filled and billed for, the patient is more likely to come in as a walk-in appointment, and the overall clinic flow is disrupted.

This fieldwork project aims to assess our clients’ reasons for not attending scheduled primary care appointments in order to identify potential avenues for intervention in future, allowing the clinic to reduce walk-ins, optimize provider time, and increase overall revenue.

The fieldwork student would be responsible for:

Conducting a literature review of no-show rates in Federally Qualified Health Centers
Developing a brief survey tool and script to use for data collection
Calling patients who missed an appointment to identify the primary reason they no-showed and recording responses in a data collection tool
Analyzing the data to identify common no-show reasons, barriers to attending appointments as scheduled, trends and patterns in the data specific to reasons for missing appointments and demographics of the no show population, etc.
Recommending strategies to minimize the no show rate among patients at the clinic
Preparing the findings for presentation back to the Evaluation & Population Health team and other relevant stakeholders

Student Qualifications

Experience or knowledge of conducting a literature review
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with various audiences
Ability to work independently
Basic qualitative and quantitative analysis skills
Proficient in excel, knowledge of SPSS a plus
Knowledge of survey design a plus
Spanish/French language skills a plus

Application Instructions

Interested students should submit their resume to Danielle Strauss (dstrauss@harlemunited.org) for consideration. Eligible candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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POSITION: Various Environmental Positions

ORGANIZATION: Various Organizations

Breakthrough Energy: Associate, Fellowship Recruitment and Selection

Karp Strategies: Graduate Analyst

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POSITION: Graduate Student in Epidemiology Program

ORGANIZATION: Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

GSEP is a paid, 10-week, 100% remote summer internship to develop leaders in maternal and child health (MCH) epidemiology. Students complete a substantial project at a matched host site and participate in weekly enrichment and reflection activities.

Currently enrolled students with a strong, demonstrated interest in epidemiology and MCH are eligible to apply. Put epidemiology concepts into practice at a matched host site while receiving professional mentorship. Explore career tracks and MCH population domains through enrichment and reflection activities with peers from across the country.

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POSITION: PhD-trained scientists for the Advanced Fellowship in Health Services Research

ORGANIZATION: Center for Innovation to Implementation, VA Palo Alto Health Care System, with joint appointment at Stanford University

We are recruiting PhD-trained scientists for the Advanced Fellowship in Health Services Research at the Center for Innovation to Implementation, VA Palo Alto Health Care System, with joint appointment at Stanford University. During this two-year post-doctoral research fellowship, fellows work closely with mentors who are leaders in the fields of delivery science, population health, implementation science, mental health, substance use disorders, long term care and caregiving, and many other areas. Learn more about our investigators at https://www.ci2i.research.va.gov/CI2IRESEARCH/pi/index.asp

Fellows also have an opportunity to share learning experiences with peers in several other fellowships within the VA Palo Alto Health Care System and Stanford. More about the fellowship can be found at https://healthpolicy.fsi.stanford.edu/fellowships/va_physician_postresidency_fellowship_in_health_services_research_and_development/

Interested candidates should contact me directly at ranakt@stanford.edu.

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POSITION: Postdoctoral Fellowship

ORGANIZATION: Division of Epidemiology, Department of Population Health at New York University (NYU) Langone Medical Center

Position available: An 18-24 month postdoctoral fellowship position is available in the Division of Epidemiology, Department of Population Health at New York University (NYU) Langone Medical Center.

Qualifications: Applicants must have a doctorate in epidemiology or equivalent degree and have excellent qualifications in, and demonstrated commitment to, epidemiologic research. Experience in working with public health surveillance and large administrative data sources, performing multi-level analyses using small area neighborhood data, and familiarity with causal inference methods for observational research is preferred. Also seeking applicants with strong writing skills and experience with literature synthesis.

Responsibilities: The fellowship will focus on mentored, applied research working to investigate the role of the built, social, natural environment on chronic disease and post-COVID outcomes. Emphasis will be placed on identifying promising methods and tools to access and appropriately analyze high-velocity data streams, including electronic health records. The fellow will participate in ongoing research and translational projects and lead studies of their own, with mentoring from Dr. Lorna Thorpe and others from a wide variety of fields as appropriate, including but not limited to epidemiology, biostatistics, informatics, and computer science. Specific opportunities exist to participate in or lead studies that examine health effects of novel neighborhood-level measures of economic security or air pollution on health. The fellow will also have the opportunity to initiate new projects and develop grant proposals.

Professional environment: The fellowship will take place within the Division of Epidemiology in the Department of Population Health. Faculty members here conduct cutting-edge work on studying the effects of municipal policies and modifiable community determinants on health, measuring social determinants of health, and the use of electronic health records for population estimation. Outstanding training opportunities for multidisciplinary research are available in the Department of Population Health, which has divisions in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Healthcare Delivery Science, Medical Ethics, Health and Behavior, and Comparative Effectiveness and Decision Science. The fellow will have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues engaged in the City Health Dashboard project, a Robert Wood Johnson funded initiative to bring measures of health and social drivers to policymakers working in the nation’s largest 750 cities. State-of-the-art research resources are available.

New York University is an equal opportunity employer and provides a drug-free workplace. For further information about the Division of Epidemiology, please visit our website (https://med.nyu.edu/departments-institutes/population-health/divisions-sections-centers/epidemiology/).

Application process: To apply, please send a cover letter, CV and contact information for three professional references to Gabriella Macias at gabriella.macias@nyulangone.org.

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POSITION: Intern – Student Assistant to the New York State Health Commissioner, Dr. Howard Zucker

ORGANIZATION: New York State Department of Health

Read about the role and application instructions here.