Internship and fellowship postings as of September 7, 2022

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POSITION:  PROGRAM EVALUATION FELLOW

ORGANIZATION: WORKWELL NYC

The WorkWell NYC Program Evaluation Fellow will support public health program monitoring and evaluation through data entry, tracking program outcomes, and developing systematic reviews for relevant research. The position requires the candidate to work 20 hours per week and will be compensated at a rate of $17/hour. The candidate will begin in October 2022 and commit through May 2023. Potential to extend the internship will be based on performance. 

WorkWell NYC seeks an independent and highly motivated Program Evaluation Fellow to provide monitoring and evaluation support for a variety of worksite wellness initiatives that aim to improve the health and well-being of City of New York employees.

WorkWell NYC is a joint worksite wellness initiative between the Mayor’s Office of Labor Relations (OLR) and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) that focuses on improving the health and productivity of the City’s workforce of over 370,000 employees. WorkWell NYC’s core mission is to create workplaces that engage and empower employees to live healthy, active lifestyles and to provide health and well- being services, programs, and resources for employees and their families. To achieve this goal, WorkWell NYC develops and implements programming across key areas: healthy eating, physical activity, mental well-being, preventative health behaviors, and health equity. Some of WorkWell NYC’s current initiatives include physical activity challenges, a worksite vaccination campaign, and chronic disease prevention programming.

Candidates may send a cover letter and resume via email to Pria Islam

pria.islam@olr.nyc.gov , using the subject line “WorkWell NYC Program Evaluation Fellow”.

To view the official job posting:  WORKWELL NYC PROGRAM EVALUATION FELLOW

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POSITION:  Special Projects Fund Intern  

ORGANIZATION: NY Health Foundation 

The New York Health Foundation (NYHealth) is a private and independent foundation dedicated to improving the health of all New Yorkers. The Foundation is committed to making grants, but also to making a difference beyond grant dollars: informing health care policy and practice; spreading effective programs to improve the health system; serving as a convener of health leaders across the State; and providing technical assistance to grantees and partners. Today, the Foundation concentrates its initiatives in three program areas: Empowering Health

Care Consumers; Healthy Food, Healthy Lives; and Veterans’ Health. NYHealth also engages in responsive grantmaking through a Special Projects Fund.

The Special Projects Fund (SPF) is a $3 million annual funding opportunity that allows NYHealth to respond to opportunities that fit the organization’s mission but fall outside the Foundation’s priority areas. SPF allows NYHealth to be responsive to the changing health care environment by supporting innovative ideas that emerge from the community. SPF is reserved for coordinated interventions that advance NYHealth’s broad mission and have promise to measurably improve New Yorkers’ health and wellbeing.

Position Summary:

The Special Projects Fund intern will work closely with the Special Projects Fund program officer and program assistant. This position is ideal for graduate-level students who are interested in learning about public interventions and community strategies that improve health equity and access. Additionally, this position offers interns exposure to health care philanthropy.

The internship will run from October 2022 through June 2023. This is a part-time position (15–18 hours per week). The hourly compensation rate is $18. The work schedule is flexible.

This position is hybrid remote/in-person at the Foundation’s New York City office, with at least two days per week expected in the office. Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination is required for employment.

To view the official job posting: NYHF Special Projects Fund Intern

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POSITION:  Service Fellow (Supervisory Epidemiologist/Medical Officer)

ORGANIZATION: CDC  

The Epidemiology Workforce Branch (EWB) within the Division of Scientific Education and Professional Development (DSEPD), Center for Surveillance, Epidemiology, and Laboratory Services (CSELS), is seeking Epidemiologists/Medical Officers GS-601/602-14 or equivalent-level Commissioned Corps or Title 42 candidates to fill multiple term vacancies on the Fellowship and Response Support Team and the Epidemiology Competency-based Curriculum Team.

Fellowship and Response Support Team: The incumbents will provide direct support to Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) officers in either the role of “Field Officer Supervisor” or the role of “CIO Liaison”.

Epidemiology Competency-based Curriculum Team: The incumbent will support the design and implementation of applied epidemiology curriculum and training in the role of “Curriculum Designer”.

Job Description: The incumbent serves as a recognized agency authority or consultant for health programs and conducts scientific research to develop national public health program capacity and performance at local, state and national levels.

• Serve as a recognized expert in health sciences for the agency with responsibility for developing policy and objectives, appraising programs, and initiating requirements for health science studies.
• Design, oversee, implement, and conduct scientific surveys/studies or projects related to applied epidemiology
• Lead scientists and program consultants in various aspects of the study or survey design process, and other scientific support duties including analyzing and reporting of data and data dissemination to audiences.
• Provide technical advice to state and local health agencies and to various other health-related organizations about measuring and evaluating public health capacity and performance at local, state and national levels
• Prepare scientific articles and technical reports for publication in national and international public health journals.
• Lead a small contingent of positions. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, set and adjust short-term priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work, when necessary.
• Perform other duties as required.

Key Duties and Responsibilities by role:

Field Officer Supervisor:

• Serve as a supervisor for EIS officers in field assignments (e.g., state and local health departments), including providing technical guidance, analytic support, and scientific review of written and oral products
• Conduct site visits for potential new field assignments and for current EIS officers
• Assess new host sites and work to strengthen current host sites
• Serve on Epi-Aid on-call rotation and assist as needed with coordination of EIS officer, LLS fellow, and Epi-Elective student participation in agency emergency response activities
• Represent the program to external partners
• All epidemiologists in the branch also assist with cross-cutting activities, such as EIS application review and interviews, EIS officer and supervisor trainings and courses, EIS conference, and other critical EWB activities

CIO Liaison:

• Support EIS officers and host site supervisors in CDC headquarters assignments
• Assess new host sites and work to strengthen current host sites
• Serve on Epi-Aid on-call rotation and assist as needed with coordination of EIS officer, LLS fellow, and Epi-Elective student participation in agency emergency response activities
• Represent the program to CDC partners
• All epidemiologists in the branch also assist with cross-cutting activities, such as EIS application review and interviews, EIS officer and supervisor trainings and courses, EIS conference, and other critical EWB activities

Curriculum Designer:

• Serve as epidemiology SME for the development and implementation of fellowship curriculum, ensuring alignment with applied epidemiology competencies
• Work with instructional designers and external vendors/contractors to develop didactic and experiential learning activities based on adult learning concepts and quality training standards
• Develop and deliver presentations and facilitate case studies as needed
• Represent the program to external partners
• All epidemiologists in the branch also assist with cross-cutting activities, such as EIS application review and interviews, EIS officer and supervisor trainings and courses, EIS conference, and other critical EWB activities

Basic Qualifications – Degree Experience

• RG-0601 – Applicants must have a graduate/higher level degree in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.
• RG-0602 – Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada. 

Apply by September 15, 2022

To view the official job posting:  CDC Service Fellow (Supervisory Epidemiologist/Medical Officer) 

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POSITION:  Senior Service Fellow (Health Scientist – Health Informatics)

ORGANIZATION: CDC – Center for Surveillance, Epidemiology and Laboratory Service (CSELS)

This position is located in CDC’s Deputy Director for Public Health Science and Surveillance (DDPHSS), Center for Surveillance, Epidemiology, and Laboratory Services (CSELS), Division of Laboratory Systems (DLS).  The mission of DLS is to improve public health surveillance and practice as well as patient outcomes by advancing clinical laboratory quality and safety, data and biorepository science, and workforce competency. Together, these efforts ensure that the nation’s 260,000 certified clinical and public health laboratories can reliably conduct laboratory testing necessary for public health surveillance, emergency response, and patient care.

The primary purpose of DLS’ Informatics and Data Science Branch (IDSB) is to lead and coordinate efforts to improve the utilization of laboratory informatics standards, policies, and procedures to improve interoperability between clinical and public health laboratories, public health agencies and other healthcare delivery systems.  The position requires significant engagement with CDC programs agency wide as well as national, state, and local partners on laboratory informatics initiatives.

IDSB is seeking highly qualified candidates for a full-time Senior Service Fellow position as a Health Scientist (Informatics). The ideal candidate will have experience and subject matter expertise in healthcare informatics including knowledge of laboratory data exchange and semantic interoperability.

Job Description: The incumbent will be responsible for the evaluation, design, security, and improvement of information technology solutions to support and advance scientific and business processes, goals, and strategic objectives through the development, implementation, and maintenance of secure tools and applications for laboratory data exchange. The incumbent also strengthens programs in surveillance, research, prevention, and evaluation through innovative integration of information technology with public health science.

As a Health Scientist (Informatics), the incumbent will:

• Evaluate and develop approaches for strengthening the standardization and utility of national health information systems, their products, policies, and processes, with special emphasis on electronic data exchange.
• Inform branch leadership of challenges and potential solutions for improving the use of standard codes and vocabulary mapping services in support of electronic laboratory reporting.
• Provide scientific advice, consultation, and leadership on solutions to critical informatics problems that require outstanding creativeness in generating new hypotheses, approaches, and standards.
• Collaborate and provide expert scientific advice to a variety of nation-wide and international organizations to synthesize, develop and implement informatics policies and directions for future development.
• Gather information to help inform informatics solutions to data exchange challenges.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify problems and form recommendations.
• Conduct routine communications with stakeholders to provide project updates, address changing requirements and stakeholder needs, and to discuss and resolve problems to ensure success.
• Help develop strategies to meet short- and long-term goals to achieve progress toward a national ETOR system.
• Utilize existing standards (g. LOINC, SNOMED, HL7) and develop/improve implementation guides to facilitate ETOR implementation.
• Provide technical assistance to jurisdictions regarding implementation and integration of informatics solutions to data exchange.
• Coordinate with healthcare systems/providers and jurisdictions to implement ETOR.
• Seek feedback to modify processes and procedures to facilitate successful ETOR implementations.
• Implement scientific policies and procedures on informatics practices and principles.
• Coordinate the sharing of health-related informational materials so that scientific advice and assistance is disseminated.
• Collaborate with and provide technical advice to all organizational levels within the agency, as well as with various state health agencies, and partner organizations.
• Collaborate with scientists and program consultants in various aspects of the study or survey design process, and other study support duties including analyzing and reporting of data and data dissemination to audiences.
• Evaluate study or project implementation procedures for improvement.
• Prepare reports used as the basis for key-executive-level management decisions. Communicate research findings through reports, articles, and other publications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

Degree: Bachelor’s or graduate/higher level degree: major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position.

Additional Qualifications:

• Doctoral-level degree in epidemiology or public health.
• One year of postgraduate experience at or above the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service or its equivalent with state or local government, the private sector, or nongovernmental organizations.
• Excellent time/project management and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with laboratory-based and infectious disease focused public health programs.
• Familiarity with electronic laboratory data exchange methods including HL7.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience working with contract staff.
• Experience in managing and coordinating multiple, complex, and varied projects.
• Exceptional coordination and organizational skills, including the ability to manage and respond to multiple requests and priorities in a timely manner with limited supervision.
• Outstanding critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Leadership/management skills.
• Level I or Level II Contract Officer Responsibility (COR) certification is beneficial but not required.

Highly qualified candidates would possess the following:

• Experience and subject matter expertise in public health informatics
• At least three years of experience in the design, implementation, and/or evaluation of laboratory data exchange systems
• Demonstrated capability to provide expert advice and consultation to public health partners on the design, implementation, and/or evaluation of issues related to informatics and data exchange
• A track record of scientific productivity as exemplified by scientific publications and other evidence of effective written communication skills
• Expertise and experience in communicating scientific concepts, such as through conference presentations
• Ability to collaborate with other scientific and professional staff on healthcare information topics

Both US citizens and non-US citizens are eligible to apply. Salary $81,216 – $105,579will be adjusted based on the authorized remote location. Apply by September 19, 2022

To view the official job posting:  CDC Senior Service Fellow (Health Scientist – Health Informatics)

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POSITION:  Postdoctoral Fellowships

ORGANIZATION: NYU Langone Medical Center – Dept. Pop Health

NYU Grossman School of Medicine, we’re recruiting postdoctoral scholars to work in partnership with the senior researchers on the City Health Dashboard team to perform nation-wide research on population health- and health equity-focused topics, as well as methods to advance policy impact. Up to two postdoctoral fellowships for 18-24 months are available in the Department of Population Health at New York University (NYU) Langone Medical Center to work on population health- and health equity- focused research and advancing policy impact with investigators leading the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation-funded City Health Dashboard (www.cityhealthdashboard.org) and the soon-to-launch Congressional District Health Dashboard.

Qualifications: Applicants should have a doctorate in a relevant field, such as epidemiology, health policy, social/behavioral health, public policy or equivalent degree and have excellent qualifications in, and demonstrated commitment to, health equity and team-based translational research. We are interested in candidates with either:

(1) Experience in working with large administrative data sources, performing multi-level analyses using small area neighborhood data, and familiarity with causal inference methods for observational research.

(2) Experience in conducting original policy research and analysis to inform population health and health equity issues, and synthesizing health policy issues to different audiences in order to impact policy and practice.

We are seeking applicants with strong writing skills and experience with literature synthesis, and we offer a robust environment for postdoctoral fellows that includes dedicated mentorship, joint training activities, and resources to travel and present at conferences.

Responsibilities: The fellowship will focus on mentored, applied research working with a dynamic team dedicated to delivering impactful, spatially granular and novel data to policymakers to inform decision-making. The wealth of data amassed and portfolio of engagement activities with policymakers offers tremendous opportunities for innovative scholarship and the interface between research and action. Our investigators (a diverse group of epidemiologists, geographers, physician researchers, and urban policy researchers) seek approaches to actualize the promise of “big data” to generate nimble and actionable information for municipal and federal policymakers, congressional staff, and local communities. 

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

To view the official job posting: Pop Health Postdoctoral Fellowships – NYU Langone Med Center

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POSITION:  RWJF Health Policy Fellows

ORGANIZATION: The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation 

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellows program provides the nation’s most comprehensive fellowship experience at the nexus of health science, policy and politics in Washington, D.C. It is an outstanding opportunity for exceptional mid-career health professionals and  behavioral and social scientists with an interest in health and health care policy promoting the   health of the nation. Fellows participate in the policy process at the federal level and use that  leadership experience to improve health, health care and health policy.

Applications for the 2023-24 class open on September 8th at 9AM ET.

Deadline to apply is November 14th at 3PM ET.

Information sessions will be an opportunity to meet with program leadership, and there will be plenty of time to answer questions about the fellowship and the application process. Register for upcoming Info sessions will be held on:

• September 14th from 3PM-4PM ET 
• September 27th from 11AM-12PM ET
• October 25th from 3PM-4PM ET

To view the official job posting: RWJF Health Policy Fellows

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POSITION:  Presidential Management Fellow (PMF) 

ORGANIZATION: U.S. Office of Personnel Managemnet 

Take the next step in your career and education journey with the Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) program. This premier leadership development program across the federal government is open to advanced degree candidates at the beginning of their careers.

If you are committed to excellence in the leadership and management of public policies and programs, a PMF fellowship at VA may help you soar to new heights. You’ll be provided unique leadership, training, and development opportunities. After completing the 2-year program, you may be converted to permanent employee and continue as a change leader at VA.

If you have completed an advanced degree in the last 2 years or are in the process of completing one, you may be qualified for PMF. However, qualifications vary by position.

Application for PMF Class of 2023 opens September 13th. Begin  reviewing the eligibility, application process, FAQs, and attending Info Session Webinar September 12th. Deadline is September 27, 2022. 

Help serve those who served. Apply to the PMF program at VA.

To view the official job posting: Presidential Management Fellow (PMF) 

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POSITION:  POSTDOC POSITION

ORGANIZATION: Brown University School of Public Health, Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies

The postdoc research associate will join the robust training platform of Brown’s renowned T32 programs in substance use funded by NIDA and NIAAA (https://www.brown.edu/public- health/caas/postdoctoral-training-program). This includes structured didactic seminars, supervised research experience, manuscript writing (first and co-authored papers), and an intensive mentored grant writing process. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, and reviews will continue until positions are filled. Start dates are flexible. Position comes with employment benefits, including health insurance. Salary is commensurate with federal NRSA stipend levels, and funds are available for conference travel.

The Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies is administrative home to a funded NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE). This $12 million, 5-year grant, has established the Center for Addiction and Disease Risk Exacerbation (CADRE) beginning August 2019. Our thematic focus is on the relationship between substance use and chronic disease. With the implementation of the university-wide diversity and inclusion action plan, and the recruitment of faculty with interests addressing disparities in vulnerable populations, we are seeking to recruit a postdoctoral research associate with interests in addressing substance use issues in high risk, low SES vulnerable populations, especially in racial and ethnic minority populations. The postdoctoral research associate will primarily work with one or a team of the following faculty comprising the leadership of CADRE: Peter Monti, PhD (PI and Director), Jasjit S. Ahluwalia, MD, MPH (Deputy Director) and Jennifer Tidey PhD (Core Leader). Opportunities to participate in ongoing studies, new pilot studies, work on team grant writing, and write one’s own grant are available.

CAAS research includes laboratory studies of alcohol, tobacco and marijuana use; clinical trials testing behavioral and pharmacologic interventions; studies of intervention mechanisms (using electronic diaries, cue reactivity, behavioral economics, and analysis of therapeutic process variables), alcohol/HIV research, and tobacco regulatory science. CAAS currently has over 60 research grants focused on alcohol and other drug use, representing nearly $11.2 million in direct costs per year.

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree (in a relevant discipline, including, but not limited to, public health, behavioral sciences, psychology, and sociology) at the time the appointment begins. Applicants should send a cover letter stating research interests, past experiences, and a curriculum vitae to Dr. Ahluwalia with the subject heading “postdoctoral research associate application.” If further information is needed, or there are specific questions, please contact Dr. Jasjit S Ahluwalia at cadre-postdoc@brown.edu. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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POSITION:  After School Program School Tutor

ORGANIZATION: Children of the City, Brooklyn RISE Charter Schools 

Children of the City, a Sunset Park nonprofit organization in Brooklyn, NY is looking to recruit tutors for its upcoming After School Program. The program runs 1st  semester from mid-September – December 2022 and 2nd semester from January – mid- June 2023. 

Locations are the Brooklyn RISE campus located at 9 Hanover Place in Downtown Brooklyn, hours 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm. Or, our campus at 740 40th Street, with hours from 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm. Both are Monday through Thursday and on Friday from 2:30 – 6:30. 

Option to work all or some of these days.

Working days: Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday

Typical start time: Between 3:00 and 4:30 pm depending on site

Typical end time: Between 6:00 or 7:00 pm depending on site

Strong preference is given to applicants who are college students and graduates. Hires are per semester.

This paid position requires applicants to submit their resume along with two references and a writing sample of 3-4 paragraphs on “Why I Would Make A Great Tutor.” Applicants being considered will be contacted to schedule a group interview (at our 740 40th Street location).

Please submit your resume, references, and writing sample for immediate consideration.

Contact Jeremy Hurt, Program Administrator (asadmin@childrenofthecity.org) 

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POSITION: Research Assistant (part-time) 

ORGANIZATION: CUNY SPH – Institute for Implementations Science in Pop Health (ISPH)

The CUNY Institute for Implementation Science and Population Health (ISPH) is seeking  a part-time (up to 19 hours per week) Research Assistant to support the study on “HIV Prevention study with Men who Have Sex with Men.” This position is starting as soon as possible through February 2023, with salary of $17/ hour. 

The Research Assistant will be primarily responsible for assembling HIV and STI test kits that will be sent to participants enrolled in a national HIV prevention study. The assistant position will require working with a team in-person, to carefully assemble various components of test kit packages that will be sent to participants across the country. 

Requirements: 

• Ability to pay close attention to details
• Protect confidential participant information
• Work on a team assembling packages for participants and ensure that materials are assembled correctly

For more information, interested applicants can email: Matthew Stief <matthew.stief@sph.cuny.edu> 

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POSITION: Research Assistant – (part-time, remote, bilingual Spanish/English)

ORGANIZATION: CUNY SPH – Institute for Implementations Science in Pop Health (ISPH)

The CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy (SPH) has a rapidly growing research portfolio, and is recruiting for multiple part-time research assistants (10 hours per week), whose work will involve data collection, entry, and analysis, community engagement, and community partner outreach and support. This work will be part of mixed methods project to build community-based organizations’ capacity to foster health literacy in their New York City communities. 

The position start date is immediate (or mutually agreed upon) and is expected to span a 13-month timeframe.  Further extension is dependent on funding availability, performance and research interests aligned with SPH.  This can be a partially remote position. The candidate must be based in the metro NYC area and available to come into the field during data collection or as needed.

Qualifications:

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree (or advanced undergraduate student with research experience), Master’s degree (or in progress) in epidemiology, community health, psychology, or similar.
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
• Experience (or coursework) conducting community-based research
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Bilingual (Spanish/English)

To view the official job posting: Research Assistant – ISPH Institute at CUNY SPH

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POSITION: Graduate Research Assistant

ORGANIZATION: CUNY Hunter College, Dept of Psychology 

The Hunter Alliance for Research & Translation (HART) conducts interdisciplinary, community-engaged research, broadly focused on gender and sexuality. We partner extensively with local, national, and international collaborators, applying psychological theories and research methods to develop innovative strategies that improve health equity and access.

HART’s mission is to translate research findings into practical implications for service and advocacy organizations, and to develop trainings and technical assistance tools that accelerate the pace of empirically-based practice. 

We are seeking a part-time (16-30 hours/week) Graduate Research Assistant to work across several HIV-related implementation science research projects (funded by NIH and CDC). The focus of this position is data analysis, including conducting basic and complex analyses of electronic medical record (EMR) data, service delivery data, and psychosocial survey data.

There are opportunities to participate in both peer-reviewed publications and scientific presentations, as well as the possibility to conduct secondary analyses for a master’s or doctoral research project.

This is a hybrid position, which would require on-site work (on Hunter’s 68th street campus) 1-2 days/week (~50% time). The salary is $25-$29/hour, based on experience.To view the official job posting: Graduate Research Assistant for HART