Job postings as of April 21, 2021

POSITION: Postdoctoral Research Associate 

ORGANIZATION: University of Nebraska-Lincoln

For more details and full job description, click here. 

How to apply       

Please direct any inquiries about the position to Timothy Nelson, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology, at tnelson3@unl.edu.

Review of applications will begin 4/20/21 and continue until the position is filled. Target start date is 9/1/21, but is flexible. To be considered for the position, please go to http://employment.unl.edu, requisition #F_210021 and click on “Apply to this job”.

As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.

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POSITION: Various

ORGANIZATION: Cultiva La Salud

LOCATION/JOB-TYPE:

About the Organization:

Cultiva La Salud is dedicated to creating health equity in the San Joaquin Valley by fostering changes in communities that support healthy eating and active living. Cultiva La Salud is among a growing number of programs in the nation who use a policy and environmental change approach to help community members gain access to healthy food, beverages and safe places to be physically active.

This unique program is being carried out by diverse partners in eight counties of the Central Valley (Kern, Kings, Madera, Merced, San Joaquin, Stanislaus and Tulare). At the core of Cultiva La Salud’s efforts, is the “grassroots community” who are the catalyst and reason behind real change in communities. The program was developed in 2005 and is administered through the Public Health Institute.

Cultiva La Salud is formerly known as the Central California Regional Obesity Prevention Program

Website: http://www.cultivalasalud.org/ 

Available Positions:

Cultiva La Salud has four full time job openings: Health Educator, Communications Specialist, Project Coordinator (2 positions.)  We are a small but mighty public health advocacy organization in Fresno California working to advance health equity. We believe in community driven approaches and invest in community leadership development.   While our main program efforts focus on the advancing policies that support healthy eating and active living we are currently deeply involved in COVID response efforts serving Latinos.  We are seeking candidates for the following positions: 

• Health Educator: We are looking for a passionate Health Educator who will staff our COVID19 Equity Project.  The ideal candidate should be interested in serving the Latino immigrant community in Fresno County.  Chief duties will be to organize our health education efforts in response to COVID19, this includes health education efforts focused on COVID19 education and prevention, testing and vaccination. The ideal candidate will have at minimum a Bachelors Degree in Health Education or related field. Must be experienced in the development of health education materials, health education messaging and health promotion. This position requires experience in conducting focus groups, organizing field testing and designing materials. The candidate will engage Latino immigrant groups including youth.   Bilingual English/Spanish required. Salary: $60,000
• Communications Specialist: We are looking for a Communications Specialist to support our work on the COVID Equity Project. An ideal candidate will creatively lead our organization in promoting our events, resources and community education efforts through our internal communications channels including electronic newsletter, website and social media platforms as well as paid and earned media through radio, TV and newsprint. The ideal candidate should be bilingual in English and Spanish. Hold a degree in communication and have a history of related work experience.  Bilingual English/Spanish required. Salary: $60,000
• Project Coordinator: For this position we are looking for someone interested in promoting healthy food policies and food systems.  The Project Coordinator will led our efforts in engaging stakeholders around advancing institutional procurement policies.  Must have a strong commitment to environmental justice and agroecology with practical work experience.  Salary: $50,000
• Project Coordinator: For this position we are looking for someone interested in leading our domestic violence prevention efforts focused on Latina immigrants in Fresno County.  The Project Coordinator will help to build a network of Latina immigrants, advance a campaign to build self-love and self-work, organize place-based policies to promote safe and healthy environments and support advocacy for equitable opportunities.  Must have a strong commitment to working with immigrant women and violence prevention.  Bilingual English/Spanish required. Salary: $50,000

How to Apply

Submit a cover letter and resume ASAP (applications accepted on a rolling basis) to Genoveva Islas at Genoveva@CultivaLaSalud.org or P.O. Box 6003, Fresno, CA 93703.

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POSITION: Executive Director

ORGANIZATION: National Women’s Health Network

LOCATION/JOB-TYPE: Washington Heights

For the full job description and instructions on how to apply, click here. 

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POSITION: Data Coordinator & Analyst

ORGANIZATION: New York City Department of Homeless Services

LOCATION/JOB-TYPE: Remote

Position Description

– Assist DHS staff with tracking of COVID cases, data management and analysis

– COVID cases and tests data entry, verification, and cleaning 

– Monitoring of data trends

– Create databases as needed

– Data QA

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in database management and analysis.

Minimum qualification: A master’s degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in Public Health

How to Apply 

Interested individuals can send resumes/ CV with cover letter to Radhika Sood, soodr@dhs.nyc.gov, with subject: Data Coordinator & Analyst Position

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POSITION: ITECH Dissemination Group Coordinator 

ORGANIZATION: U. Michigan-Ann Arbor

LOCATION/JOB-TYPE: Remote

Organization Description

Driven by a shared passion for affecting lasting change, the faculty, students and staff in the Department of Health Behavior and Health Education work in the pursuit of an equitable, healthy future for all. Turning theory and research into actionable practice, we develop interventions and innovations that promote health, prevent disease, and empower people to manage chronic illness and disabilities. Together, our academic community transforms the theoretical into actionable, the science into the social, applying our knowledge to eliminate health disparities and impact lives for the better.

Position Description

This position will support the work of the UNC/Emory Center for Innovative Technology (iTech), which is part of the Adolescent Medicine Trials Network for HIV/AIDS Interventions. iTech is looking for a highly skilled, self-motivated Coordinator. iTech projects are related to addressing HIV disparities through technology-based interventions across the HIV prevention and care continuum for youth across the United States. The Coordinator will develop with study team a range of dissemination products such as webinars, short stories for social media, infographics, and peer-reviewed manuscripts. The Coordinator will oversee a social media presence for dissemination of research findings. The Coordinator will work closely with the Dissemination Group Co-Leads, Dissemination Workgroup, and iTech investigators and staff to analyze data and create a range of dissemination products of iTech projects. This position is term-limited for 1 year of grant funding with the possibility of renewal.

About the iTech Dissemination Group: iTech is dedicated to addressing HIV disparities by developing and evaluating technology-based interventions across the HIV prevention and care continuum for at-risk youth and youth living with HIV in the United States. Taking a public health approach, the iTech Dissemination Group focuses on three main objectives: (1) producing knowledge (research), (2) distributing knowledge (dissemination), and (3) using knowledge (practice). The iTech Dissemination Group serves as a resource for iTech teams to create and dissemination research findings to a range of key stakeholders, including but not limited to study participants, youth audiences, community health centers, local health departments, federal funding agencies, and the scientific community.

Develop Content (40%)

• Work with iTech study teams to develop the content for a range of dissemination products from their study, with a specific focus on youth audiences
• Assist with preparing and writing dissemination products for iTech studies
• Work with iTech teams to ensure timeline is followed for dissemination products

Social Media Presence (40%)

• Develop and maintain an iTech dissemination social media presence (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok).

Other duties as assigned (20%)

• Coordinate meetings, collaborate with teams
• Miscellaneous administrative support tasks (assist with communication content, coordinate team Symposium, coordinate webinars)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (e.g. public health, communication, psychology)
• At least two years of direct experience with technology-based research
• Proficiency in technology-related communication including knowledge of website creation and management, social media (e.g. Facebook, Twitter), smartphone apps and SMS texting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, which are required for interacting with study participants, youth audiences, community partner organizations, project staff.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel & Access.
• Previous experience with academic writing and reference management software, such as Endnote or Refworks.
• Ability to prioritize and complete assignments independently with excellent attention to detail and under general supervision
• Also able to work collaboratively as part of a team

Desired Qualifications*

• Master’s degree in public health, communication, social work, psychology, or related field
• Prior experience working with adolescents and young adults
• Experience working with LGBTQ+ and other populations experiencing health inequities
• Interest in the development and evaluation of technology-based interventions (e.g. use of smartphones, social media, internet) to improve health and wellness

Additional Information

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic staff member with a commitment to contributing to a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all members of our community.

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

How to Apply

Applicants should include a cover letter highlighting experience working with youth, a resume, writing sample, and a list of three references who can comment on the applicant’s suitability for this position. Click here to apply. 

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POSITION: ITECH Dissemination Group Data Analyst 

ORGANIZATION:  U. Michigan-Ann Arbor

LOCATION/JOB-TYPE: Remote

Organization Description

About the iTech Dissemination Group: iTech is dedicated to addressing HIV disparities by developing and evaluating technology-based interventions across the HIV prevention and care continuum for at-risk youth and youth living with HIV in the United States. Taking a public health approach, the iTech Dissemination Group focuses on three main objectives: (1) producing knowledge (research), (2) distributing knowledge (dissemination), and (3) using knowledge (practice). The iTech Dissemination Group serves as a resource for iTech teams to create and dissemination research to a range of key stakeholders, including but not limited to study participants, youth audiences, community health centers, local health departments, federal funding agencies, and the scientific community.

About the Department: Driven by a shared passion for affecting lasting change, the faculty, students and staff in the Department of Health Behavior and Health Education work in the pursuit of an equitable, healthy future for all. Turning theory and research into actionable practice, we develop interventions and innovations that promote health, prevent disease, and empower people to manage chronic illness and disabilities. Together, our academic community transforms the theoretical into actionable, the science into the social, applying our knowledge to eliminate health disparities and impact lives for the better.

Position Description

This position will support the work of a the UNC/Emory Center for Innovative Technology (iTech), which is part of the Adolescent Medicine Trials Network for HIV/AIDS Interventions. iTech is looking for a highly skilled, self-motivated Data Analyst. iTech projects are related to addressing HIV disparities through technology-based interventions across the HIV prevention and care continuum for youth across the United States. The Data Analyst will conduct analyses for iTech projects and assist with and contribute to writing dissemination products, such as webinars, short stories for social media, infographics, and peer-reviewed manuscripts. The Data Analyst will work closely with the Dissemination Group Co-Leads, Dissemination Workgroup, and iTech investigators and staff to analyze data and create a range of dissemination products of iTech projects. This position is term-limited for 1 year of grant funding with the possibility of renewal.

Data Management and Analysis (60%)

• Support collection, cleaning, and analyzing of data for iTech studies
• Organize data by constructing databases and spreadsheets in a manner that facilitates use for analysis

Reporting (35%)

• Review and summarize literature on current topics
• Participate in the development of webinars, short stories, manuscripts, technical reports, and reports to funders
• Prepare written summaries and reports of data analyses and draft written reports and other materials in easily understood formats for both internal and external distribution

Other duties as assigned (5%)

• Attend meetings, collaborating with teams
• Miscellaneous administrative support tasks (assist with communication content, coordinate team Symposium, coordinate webinars)

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in public health, social work, psychology, or related field
• 4-5 years of experience, with minimum of three in a research setting
• Strong analytical skills, including knowledge of quantitative analytic research methods
• Experience analyzing large data sets
• Excellent communication skills; ability to write clear and concise technical memos and documents and accessible stakeholder-facing memos, briefs, and presentation materials
• Proficient in use of statistical software programs (e.g. SAS, R, Stata, or SPSS)
• Ability to prioritize and complete assignments independently with excellent attention to detail and under general supervision
• Also able to work collaboratively as part of a team

Preferred experience

• Prior experience working with adolescents and young adults
• Experience working with LGBTQ+ and other populations experiencing health inequities
• Interest in the development and evaluation of technology-based interventions (e.g. use of smartphones, social media, internet) to improve health and wellness.

Additional Information

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic staff member with a commitment to contributing to a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all members of our community.

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

How to Apply

Applicants should include a cover letter outlining relevant experience (including data/statistical skills), a resume, and a list of three references who can comment on the applicant’s suitability for this position. Click here to apply. 

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POSITION: Post-doctoral Research Position

ORGANIZATION: Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai (Depts. of Population Health Science & Policy / Orthopedics / Anesthesiology) 

Organization Description

The Institute for Healthcare Delivery Science together with the Department of Population Health Science & Policyand the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai are seeking a highly motivated individual for a full-time post-doctoral research position. Ideal candidates will have an interest in health services research in the field of Orthopaedics, including (but not limited to) health policy research, patient-reported outcomes (PRO) research and comparative effectiveness research using existing large datasets, electronic health record (EHR) data and prospectively collected data.

Position Description

This position will fall under the Center for Clinical and Outcomes Research, a formal collaboration between the Department of Population Health Science & Policy and the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. The Center’s productive research program spans a wide variety of topics, orthopaedic subspecialties and study types ranging from prospective clinical studies to retrospective studies using a variety of data sources such as MarketScan or Medicare claims data, EHR data and routinely collected PRO data for patients undergoing orthopaedic surgery. This provides a unique opportunity for a post-doctoral research fellow to explore the full breadth of research in this field, in a highly dynamic setting.

There is for example space for methods research, health policy research or clinical research that may be developed into competitive federal grant applications. These applications will be further strengthened by the high volume and diverse patient population at Mount Sinai. The post-doctoral research fellow will have an opportunity to collaborate in ongoing studies, lead new studies and independently direct and manage research activities.

In addition, the Center prioritizes mentoring of trainees (including 40-50+ medical students and residents) and the post-doctoral candidate will have ample opportunity to foster mentoring relationships.

With a growth trajectory in mind, we will provide assistance in placing the post-doctoral research fellow in a faculty position when appropriate.

The main focus of this post-doctoral research program will be to mentor the post-doctoral research fellow towards an independent academic research career in the dynamic field of Clinical and Outcomes research in Orthopaedics. The program will include being part of a highly productive research team (with ample opportunity to publish), developing and submitting grant proposals in collaboration with surgeons and other quantitative scientists in the Department of Population Health Science & Policy, analyzing data, and generating manuscripts for publication.

While this will be somewhat flexible based on the fellow’s interests, we anticipate a prioritization of the following research themes:

• Patient-centered outcomes research
• Evaluation / continued monitoring of new technology and approaches
• Outcomes research in general
• Health policy research

The post-doctoral research fellow will receive primary mentorship from Jashvant Poeran, MD PhD, the Director of the Center for Clinical and Outcomes Research. Fellows will work collaboratively with research staff, students, and faculty affiliated with the Department of Population Health Science & Policy and the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

Preferred Qualifications

Applicants with a background in Epidemiology, Public Health, Clinical-Translational, and/or Health Services research are preferred. Successful applicants will have experience in study design and the conduct of health services or clinical research and will have worked as part of a team. As this is a mentoring position, a publication record will be preferred but is not required. Importantly, we seek a candidate with strong quantitative skills including proficiency with a statistical analysis package (R, Stata, SPSS). Fellows must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and have completed a PhD in a relevant discipline. 

How to Apply

The anticipated start date will be flexible throughout 2021.

For each candidate we will need:

-CV

-Cover Letter/Letter of interest including the name of the position and rank for which you are applying, qualifications and experience as it relates to the position and rough outline of postdoctoral training plan you (candidate) envision.

-3 references (email, names, titles, phone number) [Finalists will be asked to provide 3 letters of recommendation.]

-Copies of 2 recent publications 

-Research and teaching statement on how you (candidate) view your potential faculty career

-Visa status (if you are a foreign national)

Here is also some general/practical information for postdocs at Mount Sinai: https://icahn.mssm.edu/education/postdoc

The above can be e-mailed in one pdf document to jashvant.poeran@mountsinai.org

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POSITION: Research Project Associate

ORGANIZATION: Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK)

LOCATION/JOB-TYPE:  New York, NY

Organization Description

At Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK), we’re not only changing the way we treat cancer, but also the way the world thinks about it. By working together and pushing forward with innovation and discovery, we’re driving excellence and improving outcomes.  We’re treating cancer, one patient at a time. Join us and make a difference every day.

Position Description

Research is integral to our mission at Memorial Sloan Kettering, and clinical trials help us discover better forms of patient care and treatment. We are seeking a Research Project Associate to join the Thoracic Oncology Service within the Department of Medicine. In this role, you will work collaboratively with the Druckenmiller Center for Lung Cancer Research (DCLCR) to oversee the operations of the Thoracic Oncology Service’s translational research studies. If you are an organized clinical research professional with strong communication and data management skills, apply today!

Duties and Responsibility

• Lead ongoing and new Partnership Core(s) project databases and create processes to ensure that goals are met.
• Create and maintain REDCap databases for Partnership deliverables, research and outreach projects, including pulling data upon investigator request(s)
• Conduct fidelity/protocol compliance audits and QA of the databases, and will be responsible for regular review, and overall data quality, of various operational and programmatic data sets, working with teams to resolve errors in data
• Collect and review data for abstracts, manuscripts, and presentations.
• Compile and analyze data on cancer disparities to assist in the development of targeted program areas
• Analyze existing data sources and data flow for program management
• Serve as the primary contact for all levels of staff regarding data administration matters as they relate to the databases
• Generate reports to all necessary parties on the progress of Partnership deliverables, research projects, databases, or protocols.
• Meet with program staff to identify data needs and support in the creation of trackers/dashboards, and analytical tools as needed
• Communicate results to non-statistical audiences using data visualization

Preferred Qualifications

You Are:

• Adept at database design concepts, data integrity and understanding the benefits and limits to various types of databases-including PC and online databases.
• Able to execute short term and long tern planning for database project needs and to decide how to efficiently store and analyze a variety of assorted data
• Adept at learning quickly, applying insights from past efforts to new situations.
• An effective communicator, willing to explore creative approaches to using data and capable of resolving how best to reach different audiences and executing communications based on that understanding
• Willing to take action and eager to embrace new opportunities and tough challenges with imperative thinking, high energy, and enthusiasm.

You Have:

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Statistics or relevant quantitative field with two years of data management and clinical research experience is preferred
• Strong analytical skills with the understanding of how to collect, analyze, interpret and prepare data for presentation (i.e., written, tabular and graphical formats).
• Ability to successfully engage with a range of partners
• Knowledge and direct experience with REDCap
• Proficiency with SPSS, SAS, R or other statistical analysis software
• Experience and/or confirmed interest in working in community based participatory research and health disparities
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, writing and editorial skills.
• Strong organizational skills

Additional Qualifications

• MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.  
•  Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

How to Apply

Click here to apply. 

IMPORTANT: In addition to applying using the link above, please send your CV to Leo Spychala at Lspychala@ccny.cuny.edu. Notify him that you are an SPH student and that you saw this opportunity in our weekly Job Postings so that he can expedite the process of having your application reviewed. Leo is very excited to have SPH students apply!

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POSITION: Contracts Manager

ORGANIZATION: Committee for Hispanic Children & Families (CHCF)

LOCATION/JOB-TYPE: Full-time/Exempt

Job summary: 

Oversee all government, foundation, and corporate contracts and grants from date awarded to close out; serve as primary liaison to funder’s contract oversight staff.        

How to Apply

Click here to view the full job description (make sure to attach the pdf SIGNED along with your other application documents). Click here to apply!

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POSITION: Various

ORGANIZATION: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

LOCATION/JOB-TYPE:  Various

Professor Stanley H. Weiss, MD is a tenured, full-time Professor of Medicine at the Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in Newark, New Jersey, USA. A brief bio for him is posted here. (Dr. Weiss is also a professor of Biostatistics and Epidemiology at the Rutgers School of Public Health, and an Associate of the Rutgers Cancer Institute of NJ.)

As of April 2021, Dr. Weiss and his team now have several open positions available. These positions are grant-funded, and will be open for immediate placement upon completion of approvals within Rutgers, and in accordance with Rutgers HR policies.

1. Post-doctoral fellowship;
2. Research & Teaching Specialist V;
3. Temporary part-time research assistants (multiple positions available, both for Rutgers students and for others);
4. Public Health Representative II.

The research positions (A, B and C) are in support of a five-year R01 grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), funded through June 2025. The research supported by this grant is part of Dr. Weiss’s larger epidemiological program, begun in the mid-1980s, studying long-term prospective cohorts of persons with a history of drug abuse. An overview of these cohort studies (written before we received the aforementioned R01 grant) is posted here. We also have several newer initiatives involving drug users, many with policy implications. We are now in the third year of a five-year non-competitive renewal cycle (and have already been asked to apply for the next continuation year).

The Public Health Representative II position is to coordinate activities of the Essex-Passaic Wellness Coalition, a bi-county chronic disease coalition, now in its 16th continuous year, and is funded by a grant (awarded annually) from the New Jersey Department of Health.

In anticipation of increasing levels of Covid-19 vaccination that will facilitate return to work, plus our need to work closely together and with our many partners, in-person work is anticipated (not virtual). (The temporary part-time research assistant positions might be virtual in special circumstances.)

We regret that there are no funds for relocation expenses.

Related in part to our rapid timeline for hiring, we regret that we cannot sponsor work visas.

If interested, please do BOTH of the following:

1. Apply online for the position at the appropriate posting on the Rutgers HR web site:
   1. Post-doctoral fellowship;
   2. Research & Teaching Specialist V;
   3. Temporary part-time research assistant (Rutgers students only);
   4. Public Health Representative II.
2. (Note that the temporary part-time research assistant positions for persons who are not Rutgers students have not yet been posted on the Rutgers HR web site. If you are interested in one of those positions, for now do just the next item, below.)
3. Send a single email message addressed to both
   Daniel M. Rosenblum, PhD at daniel.m.rosenblum@rutgers.edu,
   and Dr. Weiss at weiss@rutgers.edu,including:
   1. A cover note explaining specifically which position(s) you are interested in, with the appropriate subject line, as follows:
      1. For the post-doctoral fellowship, “INQUIRY – post-doctoral fellowship“;
      2. For the Research & Teaching Specialist V, “INQUIRY – RTS-V“;
      3. For the temporary part-time research assistant, if you’re a Rutgers student, “INQUIRY – research assistant (Rutgers student)“;
      4. For the temporary part-time research assistant, if you’re NOT a Rutgers student, “INQUIRY – research assistant (NON-Rutgers student)“;
      5. For the Public Health Representative II, “INQUIRY – Public Health Rep II“.
   2. Your email address and cell phone number in your cover note, and also let us know whether you will need to relocate.
   3. [Optionally] Your preferred pronouns (she/her/hers, he/him/his, other), so we’ll know whether to address you as Ms. or Mr.
   4. How you heard about the position you’re inquiring about.
   5. All material detailed in our instructions. Please read and follow these carefully.
   6. If you were to receive a firm job offer, how long afterwards might be the earliest you would be able to start?