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POSITION: HRTP: A Public Health Internship Program – Fall Session
ORGANIZATION: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
*Fall Session Applications Open July 15-August 15*
HRTP: A Public Health Internship Program at the NYC Health Department is one of the oldest and largest public health traineeships in the country
For over 60 years, HRTP has provided the opportunity for undergraduate, graduate and professional school students to experience some of the real life challenges of public health. By working on current relevant public health issues under the close supervision and mentorship of experienced professionals, students apply classroom learning to practical problems in a closely matched practicum. In the process, they learn critical skills needed to excel in the field.
The goals of the program are:
- To orient students to the principles and practices of public health planning, research, administration and evaluation.
- To broaden students’ concept of public health by increasing their awareness of the needs, challenges and career opportunities in this field.
- To assist the Health Department in recruiting skilled, professional candidates with proven potential.
- During the summer, in addition to direct hands-on experience, interns are exposed to a rigorous curriculum of seminars, workshops, and other activities to broaden their understanding of how we promote the health of New Yorkers.
To learn more about applying, read Getting Started: An Instruction Guide for Student Applicants (PDF).
Sessions
HRTP operates in three sessions:
Summer Session: June–August
Full-time: Maximum 35 hours per week
Part-time: Minimum 20 hours per week
Fall Session*: September–December (Current Application Window)
Part-time only: Between 10 and 20 hours per week
Winter/Spring*: January–May
Part-time only: Between 10 and 20 hours per week
* NYC residency is required for these sessions.
Stipends
In many cases, financial support is available for HRTP students. HRTP does not provide funding for interns. It is the responsibility of the program to secure funding for their interns. Students who are unable to receive funding usually volunteer.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be enrolled as a matriculated undergraduate, graduate or professional student in a degree program at an accredited college or university in the U.S.
- Recent graduates are ineligible.
- Applicants must be in good academic standing (GPA above 3.0).
- Residency in NYC is required for the fall and winter/spring sessions. There are no residency restrictions for the summer session.
Apply Here: https://webportalapp.com/sp/login_saml/student_hrtp
Students are responsible to submit complete application packages by the deadline. Only completed applications will be considered.
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POSITION: Administrative Fellowship Program
ORGANIZATION: Atrius Health
Atrius Health, an innovative nonprofit healthcare leader, created this fellowship as a pathway to share the philosophy and best practices in delivering value-based care while committed to train and inspire the next generation of healthcare leaders. Our Administrative Fellowship is a one-year, project-based program, operating out of the office of the COO, that provides future healthcare executives with opportunities to gain an in-depth understanding of ambulatory healthcare operations.
For more information, please visit the website. Any questions, please contact: Kyra_Schwartzman@atriushealth.org or administrative_fellowship@atriushealth.org.
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POSITION: Mentorship Program (Applications for Mentees & Mentors)
ORGANIZATION: The Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE)
The Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) is the professional association for applied epidemiologists. The application for our 2022-2023 Mentorship Program is now open. This is our sixth cohort for the Mentorship Program. The purpose of the program is to build relationships and foster shared learning among applied epidemiologists. The goal is to promote the exploration of career opportunities in state, local, territorial, and tribal public health agencies.
Mentors and mentees are matched on common interests and their motivation for participating in the program. Participants will receive monthly newsletters and participate in webinars and activities focused on professional development. All participants will engage in virtual networking and personal development activities and have the opportunity to network with all participants. Each mentor and mentee pair is expected to connect virtually once a month.
An opportunity for sponsored travel to the 2023 CSTE Annual Conference may be available for select program participants. CSTE membership is encouraged but not required. The estimated time requirement for both mentors and mentees is 1-2 hours per month.
Requirements for mentees: Eligible mentees are entry level epidemiologists who graduated within the last 5 years or current graduate students.
Requirements for mentors: No previous mentorship experience is required, and it is an ideal opportunity for mid-level epidemiologists. Mentors are required to have at least three years of work experience.
For further details and FAQs, please visit www.cste.org/page/early-career/. Applications are due by September 12, 2022.
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POSITION: Research/Project Intern (Fall)
ORGANIZATION: Ibis Reproductive Health
Ibis Reproductive Health is an international nonprofit organization with a mission to drive change through bold, rigorous research and principled partnerships that advance sexual and reproductive autonomy, choices, and health worldwide. We believe that research can catalyze change when the entire research process is viewed as an opportunity to shift power, is undertaken in partnership with the communities most affected, and includes focus on how data can be most effectively used to make change. We focus on increasing access to quality abortion care, transforming access to abortion and contraception through technology and service innovations, and expanding comprehensive sexual and reproductive health information and services. Our staff is located in Cambridge, MA; Johannesburg, South Africa; and Oakland, CA.
We are currently hiring Fall interns. Our priority deadline is Wednesday, August 10, however, we accept applications on a rolling basis.
We seek interns who have a strong commitment to the advancement of reproductive health, rights, and justice, and can provide both research and administrative support to Ibis staff. Interns will contribute to ongoing domestic and international research projects. Tasks may include data entry, cleaning, and analysis for both quantitative and qualitative projects; literature reviews; and overall project support. Although not a requirement to apply, we are also interested in applicants with experience/interest in UX writing, graphic design, and/or smartphone application development for this term. Applicants should be comfortable working on multiple projects simultaneously, interacting with people from diverse backgrounds, and have experience with or interest in reproductive health research.
Learn more about this opportunity here: https://bit.ly/3QicWyY
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POSITION: Multiple Internships (Fall)
ORGANIZATION: New York State Public Health Association (NYSPHA)
Public Health Event Planning & Communication Intern – working directly with the Executive Director and Director of Member Outreach and Communication to plan the annual Public Health Partnership Conference; develop communications for membership, public health e-news and website. Student receives a 1 year NYSPHA membership. 20 hours per week. Available Fall and Spring semesters.
Membership Outreach Intern– Serve on the Membership and Communication Committee; work with Committee and NYSPHA staff on outreach to colleges, universities and student members to assist with student/career development offerings; analysis of membership, which may include surveying, review of data and member outreach; spotlighting members of the month on website and e-news; implementation of member engagement plan; social media postings; and develop communications for members to engage and retain memberships. Student receives a 1 year NYSPHA membership. 10-20 hours per week. Available Summer, Fall and Spring semesters.
To view the official job postings and apply: NYSPHA Internships
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POSITION: Fulbright Scholar Program
The Fulbright Program, the United States government’s flagship program of international educational and cultural exchange, offers passionate and accomplished students and scholars in more than 160 countries the opportunity to study, teach, conduct research, exchange ideas, and contribute to mutual understanding. These talented Fulbrighters from all backgrounds inspire, innovate, and contribute to finding solutions to challenges facing our communities and our world.
To view all available Fulbright Opportunities: Award Search | Fulbright Scholar Program (fulbrightscholars.org)
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POSITION: Postdoctoral Research Fellow of Cardiovascular Epidemiology
ORGANIZATION: Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
CARDIOVASCULAR EPIDEMIOLOGY
Department of Epidemiology and Population Health
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Applications are invited for a full-time Postdoctoral Research Fellow of Cardiovascular Epidemiology in the Clinical Cardiovascular Research Center from the Department of Cardiology at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, a leading research institution with a strong commitment to excellence in research.
The postdoctoral research fellow who occupies this position will be expected to collaborate in population based studies of cardiovascular disease, cardiac structure, cardiac function and diabetes, neurocognitive functioning, social determinants of health, and cardiometabolic risk. Emphasis of the program is in cardiovascular epidemiology integrating biological, psychological, social, and ethnic/racial as well as cultural levels of analysis using data from our existing cohorts mainly the Hispanic Community Health Study (HCHS) but also including MESA, CARDIA, ARIC, FHS, CHS and JHS.
The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will work closely with Dr. Carlos Jose Rodriguez, Professor of Cardiology and Epidemiology and Population Health and co- Investigator of the HCHS/SOL, as well as with other Investigators in the Depart of Epidemiology and Population Health. The successful candidate will have primary responsibility for developing innovative ideas for manuscripts and data analyses in HCHS and other study cohorts with support and advice form the Principal Investigator, other coinvestigators, and biostatisticians. The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will conduct statistical analyses in collaboration with faculty, biostatisticians, and staff-level data analyses, and must be comfortable attending conferences to present study results and to meet with collaborators at other study sites.
The successful candidate will have either a PhD or DrPH in Epidemiology or related health field,
experience with data analyses and manuscript writing, strong oral and written communication skills, data analysis and statistical skills, knowledge of epidemiological research methods and biostatistics, and ability to work independently on ideas for data analyses, manuscripts, and grants (with input and mentoring for faculty). Women and Underrepresented minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Interested candidates should submit their curriculum vitae and a brief summary of research interests to:
Carlos J. Rodriguez MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA
Professor and Vice Chair for Academic Affairs
Director of Clinical Cardiovascular Research
Division of Cardiovascular Medicine
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
E-mail: carlos.rodriguez@einsteinmed.edu
Applications will be accepted on a continuing basis until the position is filled.
Official link to apply is: https://careers-einstein.icims.com/jobs/14418/einstein-research-fellow/job?mode=view.
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POSITION: Freeman Hrabowski Scholars Program
A new program supporting outstanding early career faculty who are committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in science.
HHMI is seeking creative and innovative early career faculty for our new Freeman Hrabowski Scholars Program. We are looking for outstanding basic researchers, including physician-scientists, who have strong potential to become leaders in their fields and to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion through their mentorship and understanding of the experiences of trainees from races and ethnicities underrepresented in US science.
Scholars will prioritize scientific excellence in their own research while creating an equitable and inclusive lab climate that values diversity and serves as a model within their own institutions and beyond. Eligible research areas include all basic biomedical science disciplines, as well as plant biology, evolutionary biology, biophysics, chemical biology, biomedical engineering, and computational biology.
Up to 30 Freeman Hrabowski Scholars will be selected in 2023, with future competitions anticipated every other year.
The program is open to individuals who:
- hold a PhD and/or MD (or equivalent)
- began their first post-training position and a tenure-track (or equivalent) faculty position on or after July 1, 2018, or have accepted an offer for a tenure-track (or equivalent) position that will begin no later than July 1, 2023
- maintain a tenure-track appointment or equivalent at an eligible US institution; federal government employees are not eligible
- have a research focus in any area of basic biomedical science, as well as plant biology, evolutionary biology, biophysics, chemical biology, biomedical engineering, and/or computational biology
- are authorized to work in the US or can obtain work authorization for the duration of employment; HHMI sponsors visas for eligible individuals
To view the official job posting: Freeman Hrabowski Scholars Program
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POSITION: The Hertz Fellowship
ORGANIZATION: The Hertz Foundation
The Hertz Fellowship is awarded annually to the nation’s most promising graduate students in science and technology. Using a rigorous, merit-based process, we identify innovators with the greatest potential to create transformative solutions to the world’s most urgent challenges.
The Hertz Fellowship provides financial and lifelong professional support for the nation’s most promising graduate students in science and technology.
The fellowship includes up to five years of funding, valued at up to $250,000, and the freedom to pursue innovative projects wherever they may lead. In addition, fellows take part in ongoing mentoring, symposia, and workshops with our vibrant community of more than 1200 fellows, a set of peers who span disciplines, generations, and geography.
Before applying, we encourage you to explore the details of the fellowship to make sure it’s the right fit for you. You can email us with any questions at fellowshipinfo@hertzfoundation.org
To view the official job posting: The Hertz Fellowship
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