Internship and fellowship postings as of February 22, 2023 - CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy

POSITION: Viral Hepatitis Surveillance Intern (Remote)

ORGANIZATION: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

**This position also qualifies for fieldwork experience for MPH with CUNY School of Public Health**

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Hepatitis Program at the New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene, Bureau of Communicable Disease is looking for a motivated intern. The intern will work on several aspects of hepatitis C and B surveillance, including case investigations, data analysis and requests. We are looking for a student, ideally someone in their first year of an MPH program.

The position is available immediately and will end at the completion of one academic year or upon graduation

Specifically, duties will include but are not limited to:

RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct provider and patient interviews for case investigations
Support analysis and management of DOHMH hepatitis surveillance data
Prepare summary lists or reports, as requested
Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Enrolled in an MPH program, preferably completion of first year of MPH;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
Excellent organizational skills;
Excellent attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment;
Demonstrated ability to efficiently multi-task on a daily basis;
Knowledge of Microsoft Office;
Willingness to learn SAS;
Experience working with patients preferred.

Salary: $20.00/hr. Hours Per Week: up to 19 hours per week (Fall-Spring); up to 34 hours per week (Winter/Summer) Length of Position: 13-14 months

TO APPLY: Please send your resume, with cover letter, to: chwang@health.nyc.gov Indicate the following in the Subject line: CUNYinternship_your name

POSITION: Spring Semester Communications Intern, NYC-PEU (paid)

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

About PEU: The NYC Public Engagement Unit (PEU) was created to develop a new model for government outreach, using community organizing principles to re-envision how the City provides services to its most vulnerable communities. Rather than expecting constituents to navigate a complex City bureaucracy to get the help they need, PEU adopts grassroots tactics to meet residents where they are – at their doors and on their phones, in their social media feeds and in their communities. PEU combines this proactive outreach with comprehensive case management, and in doing so, combats disillusionment and builds long-term relationships between New Yorkers and their government.

PEU’s programs are delivered by four outreach teams:

Tenant Support Unit – The Tenant Support Unit (TSU) provides free information on tenants’ rights, assistance navigating housing-related issues, and connection to a range of resources, including the Tenant Resource Portal, anti-eviction legal assistance, the home repairs program, and rent freeze and homeowner tax exemption programs.
Home Support Unit – The Home Support Unit (HSU) conducts outreach to rental owners and brokers in order to identify vacant homes for voucher holders living in shelters. HSU supports owners and brokers throughout the lease-up process, improving their experience with rental subsidies so that they continue to provide units to voucher recipients in the future.
GetCoveredNYC – GetCoveredNYC provides free assistance for New Yorkers seeking to enroll in health care, regardless of immigration status or income. Our Specialists speak more than 20 languages and conduct outreach to proactively identify uninsured New Yorkers and help them get access to health care and other health-related benefits.
Special Projects Team – As the City’s in-house “campaign” experts, PEU’s Special Projects Team leverages interagency resources, City staff volunteers, and technology in agile and creative ways to design and implement new outreach strategies for the City’s most pressing initiatives. Throughout the pandemic, PEU coordinated special projects connecting New Yorkers to a range of benefits and services, including vaccine appointments, free tax prep, the Child Tax Credit, the Affordable Connectivity Program, COVID recovery meals, and more.

Job Description

PEU communications interns will work approximately 25 hours per week (up to a maximum 69 hours every 2 weeks) and receive ongoing training 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
Supporting the development of press releases, statements, advisories, columns, op-eds, talking points, and internal briefings
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
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 or managing press relations in a professional setting or through a student experience (such as for a student group) is a plus
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 ASAP.

To apply, send your resume and a cover letter to Kristen Grennan at grennank@hra.nyc.gov.

POSITION: ORISE Graduate Fellowships (multiple)

ORGANIZATION: CDC – ORISE Fellowships

The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) connects the most talented and diverse college students, recent graduates, postdocs, and faculty to STEM internship and fellowship programs closely aligned with the interests of a variety of research facilities, including those managed for the CDC, U.S. DOE and more than a dozen other federal agencies. These STEM internship and fellowship programs are key to the recruitment and preparation of the next generation of our nation’s scientific workforce.

Browse hundreds of paid STEM internships, fellowships, and research opportunities at national laboratories and government agencies across the United States on the ORISE Fellowship Listing here

For more information, see webpage here: https://orise.orau.gov/internships-fellowships/graduates.html

POSITION: Senior Biomedical Research Scientist/Biostatistician Fellowship

ORGANIZATION: National Cancer Institute (NCI) – Center for Cancer Research (CCR)

The National Cancer Institute’s (NCI) Center for Cancer Research (CCR) seeks a senior Biostatistician to head the Biostatistics and Data Management Section (BDMS) and provide statistical leadership for major activities of the CCR. The BDMS is involved in the design, review, conduct, monitoring, and statistical
analyses of intramural, and occasionally national or multi-center clinical trials of experimental treatments for cancer, and intramural clinical trials for the treatment of AIDS and AIDS-related malignancies. Investigators throughout the CCR contact the BDMS whenever statistical input is needed for a clinical trial or other
projects. The BDMS consults and collaborates with most of the CCR clinical branches and laboratories on clinical projects as well as with many of CCR’s basic research laboratories on pre-clinical research projects. In addition, to clinical trial biostatistics, the section provides a broad range of data analysis and consultation services, including study design, methodological consulting, and analytic services, to laboratories performing basic scientific research into the origin and growth mechanisms of cancer and the biology of AIDS.

The selected individual for this position will serve as the most senior advisor on matters pertaining to experimental design, data analysis, and other biostatistical issues within the CCR. S/he will be responsible for all analytic aspects of a major portion of the clinical trials conducted, and the development of innovative designs for, clinical trials conducted by the CCR of NCI. This position is pivotal in providing authoritative statistical advice and consultation to branch chiefs, section heads, and other senior staff of the CCR.

The selected individual will also act as senior advisor on biostatistics as a member of the Scientific Review Committee that evaluates all clinical trials within the CCR, collaborate with researchers on medical, scientific,and statistical publications, and use advanced statistical methods to answer important questions arising from laboratory, clinical, and pathologic investigations. In addition, the selected individual may serve as an advisor on biostatistics to senior scientists outside of NCI. The position will also supervise two highly experienced statisticians.

Applications must be submitted to: https://service.cancer.gov/ccr-careers.

Initial review of applications is anticipated to begin on or about March 13, 2023, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For
more information, contact Patrick Miller, Faculty Recruitment Coordinator at millerp@mail.nih.gov.

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POSITION: Committee Member, Strategic Growth Project (Volunteer role)

ORGANIZATION: Sisters in Public Health (SIPH)

Sisters in Public Health (SIPH) are looking for a group of committed women to work directly with our Board Chair on this accelerated project! This is a great resume builder and an opportunity to see change implemented nation-wide for women in public health.

Looking for 8-10 committed women to work on an accelerated SIPH special project with the Board Chair from 3/1 to 3/31

Interested email your resume to specialprojects@sistersinpublichealth.org

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POSITION: Carl Duisberg Fellowships for Medical Sciences

ORGANIZATION: Bayer Foundation

The next generation: Fellowships & Stipends provide unique opportunities for brilliant young people to develop essential skills, gain new perspectives, and build important relationships around the globe. Through this support, we aim to provide exceptional individuals the opportunity to have a positive impact on the world and become the boundary-breakers of tomorrow.

With equity and collaboration at the core of our fellowships, our varied programs offer fantastic opportunities or support for a wide range of individuals. We have fellowships for young scientists from around the globe, opportunities for teachers, apprentices & young professionals in scientific industries and physicians, as well as offering support for young women with families in academia.

Applicants are eligible for up to 10,000€ in funding and can undertake fellowships for between 2 weeks and six months. People studying in Germany must undertake placements in second country & those studying outside Germany must undertake their fellowships at a German research institution. For more detailed information please see our guidelines and frequently asked questions.

For more information, please visit the website here.

To apply: Find guidelines here . Applications can only be made through our digital portal Application Deadline: 4/10/2023
Please contact us with any questions at: bayer.fellowship@bayer.com

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POSITION: Graduate Student Scholarships (multiple)

ORGANIZATION: Healthcare Leaders of NY (HLNY)

Each year, the Healthcare Leaders of NY (HLNY) recognizes several graduate students through two Scholarship categories, with $1,500 award in recognition of the below:

2023 HLNY Achievement Award of Distinction – Each year, a $1,500 stipend is awarded to graduate students demonstrating academic excellence, community service, and a desire to become future healthcare leaders. Applicants submit essay describing career goals and vision of future. The essay must indicate contributions to the promotion and protection of the health of individuals, families, and communities; and/or demonstrate the ability to transfer theoretical ideas and knowledge into practical application.Click here to download the 2023 Award of Distinction Scholarship Application
Leonard Achan Sr Health Equity Scholarship – Each year, a $1,500 stipend is awarded to up to four graduate students with diverse backgrounds exemplifying a commitment to the betterment of the healthcare ecosystem, with the hope of one day “paying it forward”. Candidates must be scheduled to graduate from any allied health administration degree program e.g. MPH, MPA, MHA, MBA (health concentration) or another accredited administrative degree program in any healthcare arena, show dedicated Community Service work to underprivileged communities or patient populations in New York with a recommendation/letter of support attesting to this work, and an essay (max 600 words) outlining the candidate’s current or aspiring commitment to the betterment of the healthcare ecosystem. Click here to download the 2023 Leonard Achan Sr. Health Equity Scholarship application

Application Deadline: April 19th, 2023

Questions Email: hen@hlny.org