Internship and fellowship postings as of April 27, 2022 - CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy

POSITION: Communications Intern (Summer)

ORGANIZATION: The City of New York’s Public Engagement Unit (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:

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.
Special Projects Team: The Special Projects Team works on quick response projects, such as Hurricane Ida outreach, as well as support projects that fall outside of PEU’s core programs, such as the Student Voter Registration Drive during Civics Week.

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
Entering, tracking and analyzing data
Working with translators on content translation and proofreading
Joining team meetings and program planning sessions and supporting with notetaking and follow up
Supporting outreach efforts to New Yorkers through remote outreach tactics, including peer-to-peer texting, phonebanking 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

To view the official job posting, click here.

To apply: Email resume and cover letter to Kristen Grennan, Director of Strategic Communications at grennank@hra.nyc.gov and put “PEU-CUNY Communications Internship Application” in the subject line.

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POSITION: Curriculum Specialist, Health Professions Focused

ORGANIZATION: CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College, BMCC Learning Academy

Campus/department: Borough of Manhattan Community College, BMCC Learning Academy (Office of Academic Affairs)

Job type: part-time; though September 30, 2022

Pay range: $35-40/hour, paid via Research Foundation

Weekly hours: 20 – 30

Description and duties: The BMCC Learning Academy is looking for a graduate student in a health profession field who has confidence and moderate experience developing curriculum materials (e.g. lesson plans, slide decks, activities, etc.). This part-time, temporary position is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in health education, communication/training in health professions, and healthcare pathways in higher education.

The BMCC Learning Academy, an academic cohort program, was built during a five-year Title V grant and offers BMCC students small caseload advisement, transfer exploration and support, and success seminars from entry to graduation. The Health Professions Curriculum Specialist will use success seminar materials (e.g. syllabi, lesson plans, and activities) the Learning Academy has already developed to create versions of the seminar curricula appropriate for health professions students. The seminars are 12-weeks, no credit, and led by academic advisors, and they are designed to build academic and professional skills and a sense of community among students.

Qualifications: Currently enrolled in graduate work in a health professions field (e.g. public health, social work, nursing). Experience and/or familiarity with curriculum writing with an understanding of multiple health disciplines. Independent work ethic, but comfortable working with a team. Excellent writing and visual communication skills. Organized, detail-oriented, open to feedback, and deadline-attentive.

Contact: Please send resume and cover letter to Sara Crosby, Director of the BMCC Learning Academy, scrosby@bmcc.cuny.edu

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POSITION: Research Assistant

ORGANIZATION: Bridges to Academic Success

Projected Start Date: August 1st 2022

Duration: August 2022-June 2023.

Project Background:

Bridges to Academic Success (Bridges) is a program that provides educational services and advocates for newcomer students who enter U.S. schools with limited academic skills, including low levels of literacy in their home languages. Bridges supports schools, teachers, and students by helping to accelerate language, literacy, and content area learning through special school programming, curricula, and professional development for educators.

Bridges is part of the Center for Advanced Study in Education (CASE), a group of researchers and practitioners who conduct basic and applied research concerned with improving and upgrading the quality of education in urban areas. In addition, we work and collaborate with linguistic researchers from the Research Institute for the Study of Language in Urban Society (RISLUS).

General Description:

Under the supervision of the Senior Research Assistant and the support of the

Senior Project Director/PI, the Research Assistant will support the data collection. Responsibilities will include qualitative and quantitative data collection, interfacing with lab site teachers and administrative staff, conducting interviews and focus groups, observing teacher professional development meetings, observing classes in Project schools.

Time Commitment:

Part-time, 1 day per week, with time mostly focused on school sites (field data

collection) in the new school year. Travel required to schools

Duties include:

Observe lab site classes in project schools as needed (Take field notes/ use curriculum specific

observation protocol)

Conduct focus groups with students as permitted by IRB
Conduct interviews with teachers as needed
Interface with Bridges staff and evaluation partners as needed
Participate in research meetings (biweekly) and occasional staff meetings
Travel to lab site(s) as needed, approximately 1 time weekly

A project of the Research Institute for the Study of Language in Urban Society (RISLUS) and the Center for Advanced Study in Education (CASE)

The Graduate Center, CUNY 365 Fifth Avenue | Suite 3300 | New York, NY 10016 212.817.1853 bridges-sifeproject.com

Core Competencies and Qualifications

Graduate student in a research related field
Some research experience and/or methods courses
Experience working with youth and, preferably, teachers
Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Demonstrated proficiency in Google applications (Google Calendar, Google Drive, Google docs etc.)

Technologically adept and comfortable with a variety of apps and online platforms
Excellent writing skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Experience working on a team
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to be flexible, and work independently

Preferred Qualifications

PhD candidate
Spanish or Arabic language proficiency
Knowledge of or willingness to learn qualitative research skills, including the use of NVivo
Willingness to learn how to use R

Compensation:

$18-20/hour, commensurate with experience

To Apply: Email a cover letter and resume to Wanda Tejada: wanda@bridges-sifeproject.com

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POSITION: CEEJH Environmental Justice Internship

ORGANIZATION: The Center for Community Engagement, Environmental Justice, and Health (CEEJH)

The Center for Community Engagement, Environmental Justice, and Health (CEEJH) provides internship opportunities for high school, undergraduate, and graduate students. As part of the internship experience, students can receive training in a variety of environmental justice and health issues including air pollution, water pollution, stormwater, CAFOs, environmental policy, grassroots organizing, community-engaged research including community-based participatory research (CBPR), citizen science, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and numerous other topics. Due to CEEJH’s work in training and education at the community level, interns can gain experience developing trainings and workshops, developing their science communication skills through writing and other media, and helping to organize the annual UMD environmental justice symposium. In addition, students can join our ongoing research projects to develop analytical skills, environmental assessment skills, and understanding of quantitative and qualitative methods used in public health research.

Below are the start and end dates of the CEEJH intern seasons. These dates are based on the University of Maryland’s academic calendar.

Spring 2022: January 23 to May 10

Summer 2022: June 6th to August 12th

Fall 2022: August 29 to December 12

Spring 2023: January 25 to May 11

The deadline to apply is May 13 for Summer 2022, August 5th for Fall 2022, and January 4th for Spring 2023.

To view the official job posting: CEEJH Environmental Justice Internship

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POSITION: Postdoctoral Fellowship- Center for Men’s Health Equity, Racial Justice Institute

ORGANIZATION: Georgetown University

Georgetown invites applications for a postdoctoral position in the newly established Center for Men’s Health Equity in the Racial Justice Institute. The fellowship is for one year, renewable for a second year, depending on successful completion of work in the first year. The postdoctoral fellow will have a primary research focus on men’s health equity: research at the nexus of men’s health and health equity in an effort to achieve optimal well-being and social justice for men.

The aim of this fellowship is to train a scholar to further develop and strengthen research competencies in men’s health, men’s health equity, health equity/ health justice, and population health and wellbeing including: the values and mission of health equity and health justice; the importance of focusing on well-being in addition to health; engaging literature and expertise from across the globe; the implications of intersectionality for men’s health equity; multilevel intervention strategies; the value of historical context and humanities expertise; definitions of expertise and who we have as partners in research; the value of disseminating research through academic and non-academic outlets; policy education and advocacy; and the ability to work effectively in, with, and across communities.

Position Summary

The Postdoctoral Fellow in Men’s Health Equity will conduct and disseminate research that aligns with the goals and values of the Center for Men’s Health Equity. The fellow will focus on publishing their dissertation findings, collaborating on manuscripts and projects of the Director of the Center, and developing new research projects.

Responsibilities of Postdoctoral Fellows

Assume primary responsibility for the development of their research and career
Collaborate with the mentoring team to develop a mentoring and career development plan
Perform rigorous and ethical research in accordance with all institutional and federal regulations
Work in a collegial and cooperative manner with the faculty mentors and co-workers

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications: PhD in social science, behavioral science, public health or related area. The ideal candidate will have an interest in pursuing an academic career or a career where scholarly research, particularly programmatic or policy intervention research, is a priority.

Application Instructions

Applicant should click on Apply Now and submit the following:

Online application
Cover Letter
Current curriculum vitae (Include the date you will defend your PhD (or equivalent) degree if applicable)
Official transcripts
A three-page statement of research interests that clearly indicates how men’s health equity is part of your research interests
A one-page personal statement of career goals
Three letters of recommendation

To view the official job posting: Postdoctoral Fellowship

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POSITION: Law/Public Health Post-doctoral Researcher

ORGANIZATION: The Ohio State University

*MPH ALUMNI ONLY*

POSITION OBJECTIVE

This position will work under the general direction of Professor Ruqaiijah Yearby and her Public Health Law and Policy Analyst to conduct legal and public health research concerning health and racial equity.

This position will assist in studying the gaps between equity initiatives, laws and policies, and individual and community health and well-being by examining laws and policies governing the Social Determinants of Health. Projects include tracking and analyzing housing policies specific to eviction at a local, state, and national levels; tracking and analyzing racism as a public health crisis responses and efforts; and other discrimination laws and their impact on health and well-being. This position will prepare and present a variety of legal and policy products including but not limited to reports, policy briefs, model legislation, fact sheets, and legislative testimony. Additionally, this position will also serve as a liaison with local and national organizations monitoring emerging issues related to laws and policies impacting health and racial equity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

50% Independently conduct legal and public health research (including but not limited to traditional legal research, legal mapping, policy surveillance, and legal epidemiology) concerning laws and policies governing the Social Determinants of Health and as related to health and racial equity;
10% Prepare and present a variety of legal and policy products including reports, policy briefs, model legislation, fact sheets, legislative testimony, and etc;
10% Work in collaboration with Professor Yearby, the Public Health Law and Policy Analyst, Biostatistician, Social Epidemiologist, and any other related positions on this research team;
10% Plan and participate in special/signature events and other programs;
10% Analyze legal research and data and provide summaries to Professor Yearby and the research team generally.
5% Coordinate meeting and events logistics; schedule calendar appointments (via zoom or in person);
5% Track and keep abreast of events or news relative to particular areas of interest for the research team.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education required: A Juris Doctorate degree is required as well as study or experience in health law and policy. An M.P.H. degree is also required.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Interest in and commitment to social justice, healing justice and/or equity work with a desire to proactively engage and collaborate in the intellectual as well as administrative work of the research team;
Self-starter, independent worker, and team player.
Demonstrate professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion;
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills;
Good writing and communication skills – able to communicate with faculty, students, and other departments on campus; able to communicate with external, community stakeholders; can communicate effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience; and can talk to others to seek input and convey information effectively;
Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and manage a number of tasks simultaneously, while remaining attentive to details.
Computer literate, proficiency amongst several online platforms including but not limited to MS Word, MS Excel, Google suite tools such as Google docs and spreadsheets, and e-mail.

WORKING CONDITIONS

May require some work outside of regularly scheduled hours, including some evening and weekends.

Additional Information:

The proposed salary range is $62,700-$83,600.

To view the official job posting: Law/Public Health Post-doctoral Researcher

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POSITION: GW Postdoctoral Primary CareResearch Training Program

ORGANIZATION: The George Washington University

The Center on Commercial Determinants of Health (CDoH) at theMilken Institute School of Public Health is pleased to work with anoutstanding incoming P-CART postdoctoral trainee who is interestedin commercial and economic determinants of health and issues ofhealth equity as related to these determinants.

CDoH encompasses private sector activities that affect people’s healthpositively or negatively. Through a variety of actions such as lobbying,marketing and advertising, supply chains, labor conditions, product designand packaging, preference shaping, and influencing research evidenceand societal engagements.

CDoH also impacts a wide range of health outcomes including primary riskfactors of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), metabolic risk factors ofNCDs, and NCDs such as cardiovascular diseases, cancers, diabetes andchronic respiratory diseases and injuries.

We look forward to supporting a trainee who is interested in working ondefining theoretical frameworks and conducting empirical research as itrelates to CDoH and health equity, governance structures and the datasystems in the area of CDoH.

GW Postdoctoral Primary CareResearch Training Program

Currently accepting applications for July 2022 appointments.

Visit pcart.smhs.gwu.edu for eligibility and application requirements.

Learn more about CCDH: ccdh.gwu.edu/about

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POSITION: Maternal and Child Health Postdoctoral Fellows

ORGANIZATION: The University of South Florida (USF)

The University of South Florida is a metropolitan institution located in Tampa, Florida. USF offers comprehensive programs in public health, medicine, pharmacy, nursing, allied health sciences, business, engineering, arts and sciences, education, social work, and creative arts. USF offers unique opportunities for collaboration and research around the world but particularly with institutions in Latin America and the Caribbean. The Tampa Bay area is a dynamic and growing metropolitan area of over two million residents that offers a wide range of cultural, artistic, athletic, and recreational activities, excellent public schools, close proximity to Gulf of Mexico beaches and an affordable cost of living.

The USF COPH was the first accredited school of public health in the state of Florida, and it is a global resource with research and practice centers addressing areas of public health importance such as Maternal and Child Health, Occupational Health, Violence Prevention, Behavioral Health, and Biological Threats. In 2019, it received re-accreditation by CEPH for the full 7 years. The COPH’s mission is to provide excellence in public health education, leadership, advocacy, research and service; to nurture and motivate our students; and to deliver enhanced health and well-being to all humankind through collaborative partnerships with researchers, educators, health professionals and administrators. The vision of the college is be the exemplar catalyst for public health innovation and advancement of the profession, locally and globally. Core values of the COPH include: social responsibility; social justice; multidisciplinary approach, global perspective, altruism, diversity and inclusiveness, leadership, and academic excellence. The COPH’s leadership includes the Dean, four strategic lead areas (Policy, Practice and Leadership; Population Health Sciences; Global and Planetary Health; and Interdisciplinary Science and Practice), and a Faculty Assembly. The COPH has 241 faculty with regular, adjunct and affiliate appointments as well as 180 professional and support staff. The COPH offers two undergraduate degree programs (BSPH, BSHS); and five graduate degree programs (MPH, MSPH, MHA, PhD, and DrPH) and up to 15 concentration areas. The COPH has an active research program, with an increase in sponsored research dollars from $1 million in 1990-91 to approximately $25 million in current funding. The USF COPH houses the only MCH concentration in any School/College of Public Health in the state and is a recognized leader in the field.

The University of South Florida College of Public Health’s Center of Excellence in Maternal and Child Health Education, Science, and Practice (CoE) is recruiting for two postdoctoral fellows to contribute to the center’s research and teaching needs in maternal and child health (MCH) and to become prepared for MCH faculty positions and MCH leadership positions at the national and state levels. These are two-year fellowships funded by the HRSA’s Maternal and Child Health Bureau, with particular foci on research pertaining to maternal/infant health, child/adolescent health, women’s health, sexual/reproductive health, family/community violence, and unintentional injury. There is specific interest in recruiting individuals from racially/ethnically diverse backgrounds in addition to other underrepresented minority backgrounds.

Minimum Qualifications:

Doctoral degree in maternal and child health, social/behavioral sciences, epidemiology, public health, or a closely related field to be earned prior to hiring date;
A publication record in peer-reviewed journals of recognized excellence; and
Teaching experience (may be as a teaching assistant or in another instructional capacity)

Preferred Qualifications:

A defined research focus including (but not limited to) maternal/infant health, child/adolescent health, women’s health, sexual/reproductive health, family/community violence, and unintentional injury;
Unique skillsets in advanced quantitative/qualitative research methodologies, MCH practice/policy development, social marketing, health education, epidemiology, quality improvement, dissemination and implementation science, health literacy, translational research, and/or new technology;
Established record of scholarly research, including extramural funding, and;
Enthusiasm for teaching and mentoring graduate students.

Responsibilities: Fellows will be mentored by matched research faculty and develop plans for professional growth. In addition, the postdoctoral fellows will have the opportunity to collaborate with MCH faculty and postdoctoral fellows in other MCHB-funded programs, as well as with Title V and other MCH organizations and partners locally, regionally, and nationwide. Postdoctoral MCH research fellows will also participate/lead classes and seminars. Support for professional conferences and other dissemination activities will be provided. Fellows will teach one or two graduate classes per year and be expected to further their research by developing grant proposals with faculty and publishing in the peer-reviewed literature, in addition to collaborating with ongoing MCH faculty research.

Closing Date: Position will remain open until filled.

Salary & Benefits: Nationally competitive salary with excellent benefits.

To apply: Candidates must complete an online application to be considered for this position. Please visit https://employment.usf.edu to access the careers Job posting# 30102. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae (CV) and a cover letter indicating how minimum and preferred qualifications are met. Unofficial graduate education transcripts and a list of five references will also be required. An employment background check is required.

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POSITION: AAPF Summer Fellowship

ORGANIZATION: The African American Policy Forum (AAPF)

The African American Policy Forum (AAPF) is seeking a cohort of highly motivated individuals for its 2022 Summer Fellowship Program!

The AAPF Summer Fellowship is a nine-week remote fellowship starting Wednesday, June 15, 2022 and ending Friday, August 19, 2022. The Fellowship is a project-based program committed to providing meaningful research and skills-based opportunities to dedicated individuals. Fellows will gain first-hand experience in non-profit think tank operations, gaining insight into community organizing, research, and policy analysis.

Applications from undergraduate students, graduate and law students, and post-docs will be considered. Fellows will work full time (35-40 hrs/wk). A stipend will be provided.

The ideal candidate should have:

Scholarly understanding of Critical Race Theory and Intersectionality;
Familiarity with Kimberlé Crenshaw’s work;
Familiarity with AAPF’s programs and initiatives;
Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills;
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite;
Basic proficiency in social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.);
Experience in multidisciplinary research;
The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a dynamic environment;
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills;
Exemplary communication and interpersonal skills.

Eligible candidates should access the application here. You will be prompted to provide your cover letter, a relevant writing sample of 3-5 pages (or relevant representation of your skill, i.e. graphic art, media clippings, etc.), a 250-word statement as to why you are interested in the work, and two professional references. Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. PT (8:00 p.m. ET) Monday, May 2nd.

To view the official job posting: AAPF Summer Fellowship

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POSITION: David B. Larson Fellowship in Health and Spirituality

ORGANIZATION: Library of Congress

About the Fellowship

The John W. Kluge Center at the Library of Congress invites qualified scholars to apply for a post-doctoral fellowship in the field of health and spirituality. Made possible by a generous endowment from the International Center for the Integration of Health and Spirituality (ICIHS), the fellowship is named in honor of the ICIHS’s late founder, David B. Larson, an epidemiologist and psychiatrist who focused on potentially relevant but understudied factors which might help in prevention, coping, and recovering from illness.

The fellowship is designed to continue Dr. Larson’s legacy of promoting meaningful, scholarly study of health and spirituality, two important and increasingly interrelated fields. It seeks to encourage the pursuit of scholarly excellence in the scientific study of the relation of religiousness and spirituality to physical, mental, and social health. The fellowship provides an opportunity for a period of six to twelve months of concentrated use of the collections of the Library of Congress, through full-time residency in the Library’s John W. Kluge Center. The Kluge Center is located in the splendid Thomas Jefferson Building of the Library, and it furnishes attractive work and discussion space for its scholars, as well as easy access to the Library’s specialized staff and to the intellectual community of Washington, D.C. If necessary, special arrangements may be made with the National Library of Medicine for access to its materials as well.

Applicants must submit:

A completed application form, in English
A curriculum vitae (maximum 2 pages; additional pages will be discarded)
A single paragraph abstract
A statement of proposed research (maximum 3 pages)
An explanation of why the Library of Congress is the required venue for your research (maximum 1 paragraph)
A bibliography of works you have consulted for your proposal (maximum 3 pages)
Three references with completed reference forms from people who have read the research proposal

The research proposal must define those aspects the applicant wishes to study about the relationship between religiousness and spirituality, and physical, mental, and social health. Research perspectives may begin with, but need not be limited to, medical, psychiatric, psychological, nursing, public health, religious, ministerial, legal, sociological, anthropological, or historical experience. Interdisciplinary or cross-cultural proposals are welcomed. Applicants should be prepared to indicate those Library of Congress collections they anticipate using. Successful proposals will clearly indicate the purpose and principal scholarly contribution of the project, as well as the benefit of working in the Library of Congress for the proposed project.

Eligibility

Applicants must by U.S. citizens or permanent residents and must possess a doctoral degree awarded by the application deadline date. For the purposes of the Larson Fellowship, doctoral degrees include the Ph.D., M.D., Sc.D., Dr.P.H., D.S.W., P.Psy., D.S.T., Th.D., and J.D.

Due Date

Applications will be accepted up to 11:59pm, July 15, 2022.

For questions about application procedures, eligibility, stipend, or deadlines, please email scholarly@loc.gov.

To view the official job posting: David B. Larson Fellowship in Health and Spirituality

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POSITION: CDC Public Health Communication Fellowship

ORGANIZATION: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

CDC Office and Location: A research opportunity is available in the Division of Foodborne, Waterborne, and Environmental Diseases (DFWED) in

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.

Research Project: CDC’s Outbreak Response and Prevention Branch (ORPB) collaborates with epidemiologists, laboratorians, and other public health officials who investigate clusters of foodborne, waterborne, zoonotic, and other enteric (gastrointestinal) illnesses in the United States. The Communications Activity in ORPB communicates risk to the public and other stakeholders during ongoing outbreaks and creates educational materials to

prevent enteric illnesses. For more information about ORPB, visit https://www.cdc.gov/ncezid/dfwed/orpb/index.html. This project offers an opportunity to participate as part of a multi-disciplinary team focusing on outbreak response and prevention activities, a primary component of CDC’s mission.

ORPB has a goal to expand and enhance foodborne outbreak messaging to equitably reach all people who might be affected by an outbreak. One way the branch aims to do this is by expanding the reach of outbreak messaging to Spanish-speaking audiences. ORPB is seeking a fellow who is fluent in both Spanish and English. There will be opportunities to research innovative ways to reach different populations and more equitably communicate risk during enteric disease outbreaks. There will be opportunities to learn from experienced communicators how to quickly translate science into public-facing webpages that accurately communicates risk. There will also be opportunities to learn how to develop educational infographics, social media messaging, and other key communication materials. In addition, there will be opportunities to attend branch and division meetings, educational seminars, and other activities as schedules allow.

For more information about ORPB, visit https://www.cdc.gov/ncezid/dfwed/orpb/index.html.

Learning Objectives: Under the guidance of a mentor, the participant will have opportunities to enhance quantitative and qualitative reasoning, critical thinking and problem solving, communication, and teamwork skills during this fellowship.

Mentor(s): The mentor for this opportunity is Cassie Belche (ntw8@cdc.gov). If you have questions about the nature of the research please contact the mentor(s).

Anticipated Appointment Start Date: May 16, 2022. Start date is flexible and will depend on a variety of factors.

Appointment Length: The appointment will initially be for one year, but may be renewed upon recommendation of CDC and is contingent on the availability of funds.

Level of Participation: The appointment is full-time.

Participant Stipend: The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience.

Qualifications:

The qualified candidate should have received a master’s degree in one of the relevant fields, or be currently pursuing the degree with completion by the appointment start date. Degree must have been received within five years of the appointment start date.

Preferred skills:

Fluency in written and spoken Spanish language
Prior experience as a translator or experience developing communication products or other documents in Spanish
Strong background in health communications
Excellent skills for preparing written documents and giving oral presentations
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

To view the official job posting: CDC Public Health Communication Fellowship

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POSITION: Senior Service Fellow (Research Microbiologist)

ORGANIZATION: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Language requirements (e.g., Bilingual): Spanish preferred.

Both US citizens and non-US citizens are eligible

Location: Atlanta, GA

Salary Range: $99,595 – 129,472

Series & Grade: 0403-13

Work schedule: Full-time

Appointment duration: 2 years with the opportunity for extension up to 5 years

Bargaining Unit Status: Non-BU

This position is located in CDC’s Office of the Deputy Director for Infectious Diseases (DDID), National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD), Division of Viral Diseases (DVD).

The Polio and Picornavirus Laboratory Branch (PPLB) has responsibility for supporting 1) the domestic polio vaccine program to maintain polio elimination in the United States, and 2) the Global Poliovirus Eradication Initiative (GPEI), which was launched by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1988 with the aim of eradicating polio worldwide. As a Specialized Reference Laboratory in the Global Polio Laboratory Network, PPLB is increasingly being called on to provide laboratory assistance and technical expertise and support for surveillance and related activities to monitor the impact of polio vaccination. The Polio Molecular and Development Laboratory (PMDDL) is the premier diagnostic assay reference laboratory in the Global Polio Laboratory Network (GPLN). The core work of PMDDL is to develop assays of polioviruses to meet the changing needs of the GPEI, provide support to GPLN laboratories in the form of consultations, training workshops, proficiency panels, and testing kits.

The incumbent will:

Lead and/or independently conduct biomedical research projects using laboratory methods (both established and adapted) to further the mission of the organization, develop research proposals that demonstrate a thorough understanding of subject matter, relevant literature, research concepts and laboratory techniques in the field of microbiology.
Follow sound laboratory practice and scientific theory when adapting standard operating procedures to address new research questions, analyze data to ensure validity and accuracy using advanced data viz systems. Contribute to the preparation of protocols, SOPs, training materials, or other products that document or communicate technical procedures or findings.
Manage activities of a work group for a specific purpose and defined time, coordinate with team members on work plans, provide oversight of the work of students, less-experienced employees, graduate students and visiting scientists through training and mentoring as needed. Communicate effectively with external partners, internal partners and provide excellent customer service.
Maintain a safe work environment and quality systems in compliance with the CDC Infectious Diseases Laboratories Quality Management System (QMS) and regulatory requirements, actively participates in the continual improvement of the QMS, ensure quality control and upkeep of laboratory and procedures, to include ordering and maintaining equipment and supplies, document control and competency assessments.
Write, analyze, and synthesize research and study results into written documents and/or oral presentations, using tailored communication and data visualization techniques. Communicate oral and written information to various audiences. Prepare research findings, reports, and articles for appropriate audiences/stakeholders, including peer-reviewed publication. Make presentations at international and national conferences, and global laboratory meetings.

Qualifications

Basic Qualification:

Education

Degree: microbiology; or biology, chemistry, or basic medical science that included at least 20 semester hours in microbiology and other subjects related to the study of microorganisms, and 20 semester hours in the physical and mathematical sciences combining course work in organic chemistry or biochemistry, physics, and college algebra, or their equivalent.

Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in microbiology, biology, chemistry, or basic medical science that included courses as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

Agency Required Educational Qualifications:

Doctoral level degree in the fields listed above;

One year of related postdoctoral experience at the next lower grade level related to the work of the position in the Federal service or its equivalent with state or local government, the private sector, or nongovernmental organizations.

Highly qualified candidates would possess the following:

Fellow’s qualifications include, but not limited to knowledge of the principles, concepts, research methods, and techniques of microbiology; experience in design, optimization, analysis, and reporting of microbiological and/or molecular methods; demonstrated skills in performing training and/or technical workshops in the field; ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, to make clear, scientifically sound presentations, provide specific technical assistance; and ability to use interpersonal relationship skills to establish and maintain effective working relations with global partners.

Mastery of complex and unique microbiology concepts, advanced problem-solving and data analysis skills in the field is necessary for the advancement of projects. Assignments are driven by their global nature and areas of uncertainty in methodology, that result from factors such as programmatic changes driven by unforeseen events.

How to Apply

Submit the following documentation: Cover letter or statement of interest, Resume or CV, College Transcripts

Documentation should be submitted to:

Nancy Gerloff at PPLBRecruitments@cdc.gov by 12:00 AM EDT [May 13, 2022]

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POSITION: CSELS Associate Service Fellow (Statistician)

ORGANIZATION: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Job Description

This position is located in the CDC’s Office of the Deputy Director for Public Health Science and Surveillance (DDPHSS), Center for Surveillance, Epidemiology and Laboratory Service (CSELS), Division of Scientific Education and Professional Development (DSEPD).

Within DSEPD, the Workforce Development and Analytics Unit (WDAU) is recruiting for a Title-42, RG-1530 00 GS-12 equivalent, Term appointment. The appointee will provide analytic support for needs assessments, studies, surveillance, monitoring and evaluation, and program data use (e.g., visualization) activities supporting workforce forecasting to ensure a nimble and capable public health workforce. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the identification and development of evidence-based solutions to address public health workforce needs in order to ensure a more capable and sustainable public health workforce now and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.

Duties

The incumbent will:

Provide analytic support for needs assessments, studies, surveillance, monitoring and evaluation, and program data use (e.g., visualization) activities supporting workforce forecasting to ensure a nimble and capable public health workforce.
Develop analytic plans and conducting statistical analyses to examine workforce research and forecasting questions.
Provide technical consultation to end-users to ensure project objectives are achieved; and creating, managing, and evaluating (validating) datasets in support of analytic projects.
Develop and maintain data visuals.
Collaborate with the Division’s Information Technology and Data Systems Unit on activities to modernize data systems to ensure dataset creation and documentation requirements are met.

Basic Qualifications

Degree: A degree that includes 15 semester hours in statistics (or in mathematics and statistics, provided at least 6 semester hours were in statistics), and 9 additional semester hours in one or more of the following: physical or biological sciences, medicine, education, engineering; or in the social sciences including demography, history, economics, social welfare, geography, international relations, social or cultural anthropology, health sociology, political science, public administration, psychology, etc. Credit toward meeting statistical course requirements should be given for courses in which 50 percent of the course content appears to be statistical methods, e.g., courses that included studies in research methods in psychology or economics such as tests and measurements or business cycles, or courses in methods of processing mass statistical data such as tabulating methods or electronic data processing.

Combination of education and experience — courses as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. The experience should have included a full range of professional statistical work such as (a) sampling, (b) collecting, computing, and analyzing statistical data, and (c) applying statistical techniques such as measurement of central tendency, dispersion, skewness, sampling error, simple and multiple correlation, analysis of variance, and tests of significance.

Additional Qualifications:

Master’s degree in the fields listed in the basic qualifications section.

One year of post graduate experience at or above the GS-11 grade level in the Federal Service or its equivalent with state or local government, the private sector or nongovernmental organizations.

Highly qualified candidates would possess the following:

Advanced experience using statistical packages (e.g., Python, R, SAS, STATA, SUDAAN) and applying statistical and epidemiology methods to conduct public health analyses using survey, surveillance, and/or administrative data.
Expertise managing data and developing data cleaning and data analysis programs used to examine research questions.
Demonstrated skill developing and maintaining data visualizations using Power BI, Tableau, etc.
Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and maintaining analytic plans.
Ability to develop written/oral communication products (e.g., reports, abstracts, presentations) reflecting analytic findings.
Demonstrated ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects while meeting timelines.
Ability to work independently, as needed, and collaboratively with diverse groups.

To apply: Email all required documentation listed above to: dsepdsoadmin@cdc.gov by 11:59 p.m. EST on May 12, 2022.

To view the official job posting: CSELS Associate Service Fellow (Statistician)

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