Internship and fellowship postings as of January 26, 2022 - CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy

POSITION: Part Time Advanced Math Assistant
ORGANIZATION: CUNY John Jay College, Office of Accessibility Services

The Office of Accessibility Services at John Jay College is seeking a part-time Advanced Math Assistant for MAT-151 Calculus I. In this course, the first in the calculus sequence, differential calculus is investigated, and integral calculus is introduced.

An Advanced Math Assistant is an important service that assist students. The candidate would serve as a notetaker, scribe, and should be knowledgeable of the following topics: Sets, functions, relations, the Pigeonhole Principle, basic counting methods, elementary logic, mathematical induction, recursion, trees and graph theory. https://jjay.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2020-2021/Undergraduate-Bulletin/Course-Descriptions/MAT-Mathematics/200/MAT-204

Requirements:

Be reliable and attend all class lectures throughout the academic semester
Take comprehensive notes that are clear and legible
Present notes in a logical format
Pay attention to detail
Listen carefully and take extra care to include additional information from the lecturer about exams, reading materials, etc.
Preferred knowledge of Web-assign
Math proficient with a good understanding of multiple math subjects
Read and proctor exams
Read the exam content to the student
Write verbatim what the student dictates
To maintain the academic integrity of the exam
Sign and adhere to a confidentiality agreement

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Focus on student wellness services and strong communication skills with highly diverse population

Compensation: Hourly Rate: $20 (No more than 20 hours a week)

Interested and qualified applicants can submit a cover letter and resume to gterry@jjay.cuny.edu

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POSITION: HRTP: A Public Health Internship Program
ORGANIZATION: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH)

HRTP: A Public Health Internship Program at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) is accepting applications for our Summer 2022 internship session.

The program is open to undergraduate, graduate and professional school students of public health, health education, laboratory sciences, medicine, social work, environmental engineering, public administration, accounting, mathematics, computer science, law, nursing, the social sciences, and many other majors. HRTP offers dynamic internships in public health research, community health outreach and education, fieldwork, laboratory work and public health administration.

The application period for our Summer 2022 session is open from January 15 – February 15, 2022.

For full consideration, HRTP should receive the following or postmarked on/before the February 15th deadline:

An electronic application
A current cv/resume
A personal statement/ essay
A school transcript from your current institution
One letter of recommendation and recommendation form

This program sheet has more information about our program and how to submit an application.

For more information about the program, please visit: www.nyc.gov/health/hrtp.

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POSITION: Communications Coordinator
ORGANIZATION: African Services Committee (ASC)

Position Summary: African Services Committee (ASC) is seeking a Communications Coordinator to be based at our office in New York City. The Communications Coordinator will work closely with the Communications Director to ensure that all communications activities are integrated to support ASC’s (1) fundraising campaigns; (2) advocacy initiatives; and (3) health, housing, legal, educational, and social service programs.

Responsibilities:

Assist with the production, development, design, and launch of ASC’s new website
Conduct interviews to write success stories and profiles for the website, social media, and newsletters
Liaise with Community Health Workers and other ASC staff to bolster client recruitment through communications activities
Support the administration of ASC’s webinar series
Research a landscape analysis of publications and journalists to engage
Pitch innovative and creative ideas for paid advertising
Contribute to the monthly reporting of analytics on ASC’s communications activities
Perform other related duties as assigned

Experience and Education:

A Bachelor’s degree in African Studies, Public Health, Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or other relevant field
Basic knowledge and understanding of the public health and human rights landscape, including the issues, stakeholders, and clients
Proven planning and organizational skills and ability to work to tight deadlines and juggle multiple tasks
Excellent oral, written communication, and presentation skills. Spoken and written fluency required in English; Fluency or advanced proficiency in French, Spanish, or Wolof preferred but not required
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work efficiently and effectively with both internal and external partners in a multicultural environment
Excellent computer skills and ability to use standard technology packages such as Adobe Suite and Microsoft Office Suite
Current US work authorization required

To Apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter to Nicholas Diamond (he/him/his), Communications Director, at nickd@africanservices.org

About ASC: Founded in 1981 by Ethiopian refugees to give a helping hand to other newcomers, today ASC is a multiservice human rights agency based in Harlem and dedicated to assisting immigrants, refugees, and asylees from across the African Diaspora. Our programs address the needs of newcomers affected by war, persecution, poverty, and global health inequalities. We provide health, housing, legal, educational, and social services to more than 6,500 people each year. Staff representing more than 20 countries and speaking over 25 languages provide culturally and linguistically relevant support to this diverse and growing community. Expanding HIV prevention and access to AIDS treatment and care is central to our mission. ASC has taken this work from Harlem to the frontlines of the global pandemic and now operates three health and community development centers in Ethiopia. We are committed to challenging stigma and discrimination at all levels and supporting individuals, families, and communities most impacted by AIDS. Combined with life-saving treatment, this care and support has transformed thousands of lives.

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POSITION: Communications Intern
ORGANIZATION: NYC Mayor’s Public Engagement Unit (PEU)

About PEU

The City of New York’s Public Engagement Unit (PEU) was created in 2015 to serve New Yorkers in historically underserved neighborhoods and connect them to key City services, using innovative methods of proactive outreach. PEU’s model has proven particularly critical in the midst of the global pandemic, a severe economic crisis, and now a challenging recovery. By combining proactive outreach, long term case management, and an interagency approach, PEU breaks down bureaucratic barriers to better serve those who are struggling with a range of hardships – from landlord harassment, homelessness, housing insecurity and eviction, to lack of health insurance, food insecurity, and much more.

PEU’s programs are delivered by four outreach teams:

DemocracyNYC: Helps increase participation in elections and strengthen ties to government.
GetCoveredNYC: Helps enroll New Yorkers in health insurance, including low- and no-cost coverage.
Home Support Unit: Helps New Yorkers in homeless shelters find and move into permanent, stable housing.
Tenant Support Unit: Helps keep tenants secure in their homes by connecting them to rent freeze and homeowner tax exemption programs, anti-eviction and repair resources, and access to NYC’s Right to Counsel program.

In addition to helping New Yorkers every day through core programs, PEU has been front and center of vital COVID-19 and Hurricane Ida recovery and relief efforts.

Job Description

PEU communications interns will work 25 hours per week and receive ongoing training in order to assist PEU’s Communications Director and PEU’s outreach teams, while building professional skills. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Scanning and compiling daily media reports for stories relevant to PEU’s core work
Drafting social media content for PEU channels
Creating social media toolkits for agency and community partners
Designing social media graphics and flyers to be distributed by PEU outreach teams
Generating and revising copy for websites when needed
Supporting the development of press releases, statements, advisories, columns, op-eds, talking points, and internal briefings
Tracking and circulating relevant news clips to various PEU team members
Supporting the Communications Director, Senior Advisor for Communications, Chief of Staff, and Deputy Chief of Staff
Entering, tracking and analyzing data
Working with translators on content translation and proofreading
Joining team meetings and program planning sessions
Supporting outreach efforts to New Yorkers through remote outreach tactics, including peer-to-peer texting, phone-banking and relational organizing
Assisting staff with special projects

Qualifications

Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment
Willingness to learn, adapt and problem solver
Experience with social media in a professional setting is an asset
Graphic design, video, or photography experience is a plus, but not required for this experience
Multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

This internship pays $22/hr and is slated to begin during the Spring 2022 semester.

To apply, upload your resume and a cover letter into this application form.

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POSITION: Dr. James A. Ferguson Emerging Infectious Diseases Research Initiatives for Student Enhancement (RISE) Fellowship Program
ORGANIZATION: The Kennedy Krieger Foundation

The Dr. James A. Ferguson Emerging Infectious Diseases Research Initiatives for Student Enhancement (Ferguson RISE) Fellowship is a 9-week summer program for students currently enrolled full-time in a medical, dental, pharmacy, veterinary, public health, allied health, or social sciences graduate programs who are interested in conducting research in the areas of infectious diseases and/or health disparities. Students must have a 3.0 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale. Fellows receive mentored research and professional development experiences at the CDC in Atlanta, GA or in Baltimore at Kennedy Krieger Institute, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Bloomberg School of Public Health, or the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Fellows increase professional leadership skills and are supported to present their research at national meetings. Please note expanded eligibility now accepting programs in Allied Health & Social Sciences.

A $5,382 stipend is provided for Kennedy Krieger Institute master level graduate fellows and CDC fellows. A $7,314 stipend is provided for Kennedy Krieger Institute pre-doctoral graduate fellows. Housing and round-trip travel is available for out-of-state participants.

Program Application Deadline: Monday, January 31, 2022 (11:59 PM EST)

Program Dates: Summer Program – May 30, 2022 – July 27, 2022

To learn more and apply: https://www.kennedykrieger.org/ferguson-fellowship

Any questions, email: Ferguson_Fellowship@kennedykrieger.org

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POSITION: The Excellence in Mentorship of UnderRepresented Groups (EMURG) for Health Equity Leaders Fellowship Program
ORGANIZATION: The Kennedy Krieger Foundation

The Excellence in Mentorship of UnderRepresented Groups (EMURG) for Health Equity Leaders Fellowship Program is a 12-month fellowship program that supports federal public health careers and professional development to address health disparities. This program provides students in a Master’s degree or Doctoral program, with a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4-point scale, with placement in one of the Department of Health and Human Services Agencies. The EMURG program will help increase the fellow’s understanding of and ability to address the social and political determinants of health disparities through ongoing learning and mentorship experiences.

A stipend is provided by Kennedy Krieger Institute and is based on federal rates for academic level. Housing and round-trip travel is available for out-of-state participants.

Program Application Deadline: Monday, January 31, 2022 (11:59 PM EST)

Program Dates: Summer Program Orientation– May 30, 2022 – June 10, 2022

To learn more and apply: https://www.kennedykrieger.org/training/programs/center-for-diversity-in-public-health-leadership-training/EMURG

Any questions, email: EMURG_Fellowship@kennedykrieger.org

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POSITION: The Public Health/Preventive Medicine Residency Program
ORGANIZATION: New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene (NYC DOHMH)

The Public Health/Preventive Medicine Residency Program at the New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene (NYC DOHMH) is currently recruiting candidates for July 2022. We welcome residents and fellows who are interested in and passionate about population-based health.

For over half a century, the NYC DOHMH Program has provided trainees a unique learning opportunity at one of the largest public health departments in the United States. This two-year program combines applied public health field experience with studies toward the Master of Public Health (MPH) degree. Graduates of the program practice in both clinical and non-clinical capacities in a variety of settings, including governmental and non-governmental agencies, academics, private industry, and the non-profit sector.

Our program seeks to recruit highly qualified applicants who have completed at least 1 year of clinical training, with preference given to those who have completed a full residency prior to applying to Preventive Medicine. Candidates must also be eligible to apply for a New York State medical license.

For more information on our program, please visit our website at: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/about/employment/residency-program.page. You can also refer to the program brochure.

We are currently accepting applications until February 18th, 2022 through the ERAS system or via email at healthrp@health.nyc.gov.

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POSITION: Science Policy Fellowship
ORGANIZATION: Research!America

Research America’s Mission

The Research!America alliance advocates for science, discovery, and innovation to achieve better health for all. We advocate for a federal policy climate that helps empower our nation’s biomedical and health research sectors as they work to accelerate medical progress.

Job Summary

Research!America is offering a paid, temporary fellowship with telework opportunity possible. Fellows assist the organization in advancing its mission and objectives through education, advocacy and public policy activities. The fellowship is a one-year appointment (start and end dates are flexible).

The science policy fellows will:

Track relevant policy issues, including budget and appropriations legislation
Perform background research and write fact sheets, newsletter articles and text for Research!America’s website
Complete and present a self-directed project on a science policy topic relevant to the mission of Research!America
Attend briefings, meetings, and hearings on Capitol Hill, as well as events off Capitol Hill that are relevant to our organization’s mission
Provide administrative and project management support as requested

Eligibility

Individuals with a PhD or other terminal degree who seek science policy experience in the areas of biomedical research, health services research and other health research disciplines, and related Research!America priorities. Ideal candidates have a strong academic background and excellent oral and written communication skills. Familiarity with the health and life sciences research sectors is preferred. Candidates must have experience with Microsoft Office software.

Compensation

Research!America offers a compensation package that includes a competitive monthly salary; along with benefits that include medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; and long- and short-term disability insurance.

To Apply

Research!America is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged. Please submit all materials by January 31, 2022. No calls, please.

E-mail résumé and cover letter, including academic status and specific area(s) of interest and expertise, reason(s) for wanting to be a Research!America fellow; availability; and contact information for three references to hr@researchamerica.org. We are unable to personally respond to each applicant, but will be in touch with applicants who are selected for further review.

To view the official job posting: Science Policy Fellowship

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POSITION: Postdoctoral Research Scientist
ORGANIZATION: Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health

The Department of Sociomedical Sciences at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health invites applications from PhD or other doctoral-level degree holders for a postdoctoral position in puberty and menstrual health research.

Under the guidance of the Principal Investigator (Dr. Marni Sommer), the candidate will play an integral role on supporting the GATE Program’s menstrual health portfolio (US and global), disseminating puberty educational content to young people, and assessing the impact of menstrual health on the daily lives of those with periods.

The duration of this position is 12 months, with the possibility of renewal for a second year. Candidates from groups historically excluded from or underrepresented in research/academia are strongly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Candidates should hold a doctoral-level degree in public health, social and behavioral sciences, education, epidemiology, or a related field. Strong quantitative skills (e.g., survey design and analyses) and a record of peer-reviewed publications are preferred qualifications. Additionally, the candidate must have experience analyzing survey data using SAS or similar software programs, mixed methods research experience, demonstrated interest in adolescent health or women’s health, strong writing skills and proficient in statistical software packages (Stata, SAS, R or SPSS)

Application Instructions

Interested individuals should submit their curriculum vitae, a cover letter, and three contact references. Applicants should submit all documents electronically through Columbia University’s academic jobs site. Review of applications will begin February 1, 2022. Applicants are encouraged to apply as close to February 1, 2022, as possible to increase the likelihood of consideration.

More information about the position and a link to apply can be found here: https://academic.careers.columbia.edu/#/89209