Internship and fellowship postings as of April 5, 2023

POSITION: CUNY Recovery Corps – Migrant Health Education and Outreach Intern (paid, part-time; multiple openings)

ORGANIZATION: NYC DOHMH 

A new opportunity for Students at CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy to assist the New York City (NYC) Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) in their efforts to provide health education and preventive health services to individuals and families in the NYC shelter system.  Specifically, students will go door to door to educate about vaccinations and connect families to NYCDOHMH coordinated immunization efforts so that migrant children can attend school and be protected from vaccine preventable diseases. Activities include:

• Confirming if children and family members have immunization records,
• Educating families on need for documentation of immunizations to attend school,
• Escorting families to onsite vaccination events when applicable or scheduling families for healthcare and vaccination visits at offsite locations identified by NYC DOHMH. 
• Answering questions about vaccinations and/or vaccine-preventable diseases with guidance from DOHMH. 
• Educating families on prevention of vaccine-preventable diseases.

Future assignments for student employees may include tuberculosis (TB) education in adult-only shelters, family education on environmental health issues such as lead poisoning, and education on maternal health/prenatal care.

Students will report to onsite DOHMH staff. Students will be required to attend orientation and safety training, and a weekly Thursday meeting.

Ten (10) part-time positions are available initially; more may be added at a later date. 

Basic Details:

• Project Period: Now through June 30, 2023 (extension possible).
• Available Hours/Shifts: Monday – Friday 3:00 p.m. to approximately 8:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday approximately 10:00 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• In-person only at migrant shelters in Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island and the Bronx.
• Rate of Pay: $20/hour.

Qualification Requirements:

• Current CUNY SPH student
• Spanish fluency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
• Available to work multiple weeks during the project period.
• Can provide proof of flu, COVID-19, MMR, and varicella vaccinations/varicella immunity.
• Ability to complete hiring paperwork quickly, including providing proof of student status as part-time or full-time from registrar’s office.
• Comfortable working with and talking to children, and to parents about their children’s health.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact professionally with people from diverse cultural, racial, ethnic, gender, and socioeconomic backgrounds during a time of crisis and distress.
• Critical thinking and ability to exhibit a professional, positive attitude at work
• Ability to show empathy and  to adapt to change and work well under challenging circumstances.

Performance Expectations:

• Communicates and collects and records information according to standard operating procedures as outlined by NYC DOHMH.
• Vaccine positive attitude.
• Ability and willingness to follow approved scripts/talking points and protocols.
• Ability to incorporate feedback provided by supervisors.
• Protects and maintains individuals’ privacy and ability to understand the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impacts.
• Have a demonstrated commitment to supporting communities who have experienced systemic oppression and bias(e.g. , people of color, LGBTQ+people, immigrants, justice involved persons,)

To Apply: Submit cover letter that includes information on shift preferences including availability and number of shifts per week you can work, Spanish fluency, and experience in community outreach or health education; resume; and proof of Flu, COVID-19, MMR, and varicella vaccination/immunity to Tierra Stephenson at Tierra.Stephenson@cuny.eduno later than April 10, 2023.

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POSITION: Bilingual research assistants (RAs)

ORGANIZATION: CUNY Urban Food Policy Institute (CUFPI)

The CUNY Urban Food Policy Institute is seeking multiple bi-lingual research assistants to conduct street intercept and telephone surveys about New Yorker’s experiences with their food environment and various food access programs.

Preferred candidates will demonstrate experience in conducting street intercept or telephone based surveys or interviews.

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POSITION: Research Assistant 

ORGANIZATION: CUNY SPH Health Equity and Access to Care (HEAC)

The Health Equity and Access to Care (HEAC) project focuses on individuals’
experiences with healthcare in New York City (NYC). It is a multi‐year
collaboration with the Bureau of Equitable Health Systems at the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The project comprises focus groups and interviews with a diverse sample of NYC residents.

The Position: We are looking to hire several part-time research assistants (RAs) who will be responsible for assisting to recruit project participants and will work closely with the HEAC Project Coordinator and other team members. The RAs will engage with New Yorkers and organizations in neighborhoods throughout the five boroughs to invite them to participate in focus groups and post project flyers. This outreach will consist of, but not be limited to: flyer distribution, event attendance and tabling, community presentation, attendance at community events, and other activities as required by the project

This position requires frequent travel to a variety of locations and events throughout NYC. Applicants must be comfortable traveling throughout the city and have the flexibility to attend occasional events on weekends and evenings.

Applicant Qualifications
The successful applicant will have a combination of the following:
 experience with or interest in research participant engagement and recruitment
 strong interpersonal and organizational skills
 comfortable interacting professionally with people from diverse cultural, racial,
ethnic, gender, and socioeconomic backgrounds
 exhibit a professional and positive attitude
 ability to adapt to changing circumstances
 CITI certification (or obtain it prior to starting the position)
 working knowledge of a language other than English (preferred)

Time Commitment and Compensation
Depending on the number of RAs hired, the positions may range between 10 and 19 hours/week, with an hourly rate between $22-25 depending on experience. Work will involve travel to different NYC locations for outreach and recruitment
events, as well as on-site work at the CUNY SPH campus. The position is available to be filled immediately.

To Apply
Interested individuals who meet the qualifications listed above are encouraged to
apply by sending an email to Elisabeth.Figeroa@sph.cuny.edu with the following: 1) detailed cover letter summarizing applicable background/experience, and 2)
resume/CV

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POSITION: Research Assistant Intern (In-person; Month of May) 

ORGANIZATION: Institute for Family Health – Bronx Health REACH

Position Details – Salary: $20.00 per hour; Hours : Time Commitment is 8 hours per day for 3 days in May 2023. (Minimum time commitment: 8 hours for 1 day in May 2023). Required: Willingness to come to the Bronx River Greenway Park located in the Bronx for the duration of 3 full days to collect data. Detail-oriented, reliable, and able to work independently under minimal supervision. Team player demonstrating an ability to effectively interact with investigators, participants, and other research assistants. 

ORGANIZATION: NY Health Foundation

The New York Health Foundation (NYHealth) seeks a graduate-level Public Health Communications Intern to handle website content development and maintenance and special communications projects.

NYHealth Background:
The New York Health Foundation (NYHealth) is a private and independent foundation dedicated to improving the health of all New Yorkers, especially people of color and others who have been historically marginalized. NYHealth began operations in 2006; today, it has approximately $300 million in assets, as
well as a $15 million annual grants and operations budget.
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 strategic priority areas: Healthy Food, Healthy Lives; Primary Care; and Veterans’ Health. NYHealth also engages in responsive grantmaking through a Special Projects Fund.

Application Process:
Candidates are encouraged to describe their skill sets and experience in light of the above qualifications. Send résumé and statement of interest to internships@nyhealthfoundation.org and include “Communications Intern” in the subject line.

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POSITION: Policy Fellow for Cost of Cancer Project – Remote

ORGANIZATION: American Cancer Society ACS

The Policy Fellow supports the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and the American Cancer Society (ACS) Surveillance and Health Equity Department and Costs of Cancer project. The Fellow for this project – which is in its second year – will work with colleagues in the Department, and in partnership with the ACS Health Services Research Team, on data analyses and research addressing access to and receipt of cancer care; financial hardships associated with cancer. This will include conducting literature reviews, data analyses, data visualizations, and contributing to the writing of the Costs of Cancer project materials. Work may also include contributing to scientific manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals, where appropriate.

The goals of this research analysis are to provide scientific evidence to support and inform efforts and policies to reduce the economic burden of cancer and identify levers for reducing disparities and improving health equity, particularly in communities of color and for other groups historically marginalized in the healthcare system. 

Resources completed from the first year of the project can be found at www.fightcancer.org/costsofcancer. These resources provide community-specific information on the costs of cancer for policymakers, the media, the general public, ACS CAN advocacy partners, and ACS/ACS CAN internal stakeholders and also include specific public policy recommendations for addressing identified disparities.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct comprehensive literature reviews on a variety of topics related to access to and receipt of cancer care; health policies; and economic burden of cancer.
• Analyze data from nationally representative surveys.
• Collaborate with colleagues on research projects to contribute to scientific literature and project deliverables.
• Prepare tables and figures for scientific presentations.
• Document analytic programs and results in an organized, dated, and clearly labeled form for future reference.

Position Requirements

• Master’s degree or equivalent amount of experience and education in Public Health, Health Services Research, Health Policy, Health Economics, Biostatistics, or Epidemiology.
• Expertise with statistical software, including SAS, Stata, and/or R.
• Experience with National Health Interview Survey and Medical Expenditure Panel Survey data
• Prior experience in research.

COMPETENCIES/SKILLS

• Knowledge of statistics with good quantitative skills.
• Knowledge and sensitivity to health equity issues.
• Familiarity with fundamental principles of public health.
• Good communication skills.
• Attention to detail.

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POSITION: ACS CAN Policy Team Intern – Spring/Summer 2023 – Remote

ORGANIZATION: American Cancer Society ACS

Position Requirements 

Candidates must be at least a college senior – graduate students strongly preferred – with a keen interest in health policy. Candidates should be able to dedicate at least 25 hours per week for the duration of the internship.

SKILLS

Strong written and oral communications skills are imperative. Candidates should have initiative, be highly organized, able to manage multiple projects and deadlines, and attentive to detail.  Ability to interpret quantitative data is a plus.  

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POSITION: CDC ORISE Fellowship for Public Health Communication/Analyst – Social Determinants of Health

ORGANIZATION: CDC ORISE

An ORISE fellowship opportunity available in the Division of Population Health (DPH), within the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The ORISE participant will be placed in the Prevention Research and Translation Branch within DPH. This project will provide the participant with an educational experience in health communications and program development related to Social Determinants of Health.

Under the guidance of a mentor, the participant will:

• Contribute to communication support, communication planning and analysis, writing and editing, updating/maintaining communication resources
• Apply principles of health communication science and practice
• Aid in reviewing work-plans, evaluation plans, and evaluation reports
• Learn how to provide guidance and technical assistance to funded partners
• Work with branch, division, and center workgroups and support  subject matter experts in SDOH
• Assist in drafting and reviewing documents and reports 
• Participate in Branch and Team meetings 
• Maintain communication with project leaders 

Reference Code

CDC-NCCDPHP-2023-0068

Application Deadline: 5/26/2023 3:00:00 PM Eastern Time Zone

 *Applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis.

This program, administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and CDC. The initial appointment can be up to one year but may be renewed upon recommendation of CDC contingent on the availability of funds. The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. The appointment is full-time at CDC in the Atlanta, Georgia, area. Participants do not become employees of CDC, DOE or the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits.

Questions: If you have any questions about the application process, please email ORISE.CDC.NCCDPHP@orau.org  and include the reference code. For more information about the fellowship position, please contact LaShaun Polk at lop6@cdc.gov. 

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POSITION: Age-Friendly Project Coordinator

ORGANIZATION: Nassau County Age-Friendly Center of Excellence at the Glen Cove Senior Center

JOB DESCRIPTION
The Nassau County Age-Friendly Center of Excellence at the Glen Cove Senior Center engages the community in activities that focus on learning to observe the real needs of people in the community and find solutions to fill those needs. The Center of Excellence houses the Age-Friendly Glen Cove initiative, which is in the process of implementing a three-year action plan. Some of the current projects include: a community timebank, a healthy walking program, and an age-friendly community “Hub” for resources, interactive information exchange, and development. Along with project partners, the City of Glen Cove will further develop its Age-Friendly/Livable Communities principles, projects, and plans with the goal of becoming a replicable Age-Friendly Center of Excellence.
Under the supervision of the project director, the project coordinator will be responsible for assisting to coordinate, evaluate, and expand these programs, as well as develop new initiatives.

This position is grant-funded through 2023. An opportunity for an increase in hours and/or continued position is dependent on additional funding.

Position Term: Part-time (20 hours/week)
Compensation: $25,000/year

RESPONSIBILTIIES
• Coordinates, evaluates, and expands on current projects and coordinates the development of new initiatives.
• Works closely with management and partners to define project scope, establish goals, objectives, and timeline. Assists with design of project plans.
• Conducts outreach and promotion to community members and organizations.
• Manages social media accounts, website edits, databases, newsletters and media content.
• Prepares project assessment, analysis, reports and recommendations.
• Assists in developing tools and metrics to evaluate performance of target initiatives.

• Collects and reviews data, literature, and reports. Ensures data is input in a timely and accurate fashion.
• Prepares presentations and reports, as needed.
• Provides scheduled project status reports for leadership team.
• Assists with oversight of volunteer assignments.
• Performs related duties, as required.
TO APPLY
Please email a cover letter and resume to agefriendlyglencove@gmail.com. Please include “Project Coordinator” in the subject line.

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POSITION: INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION AND MARKETING INTERNSHIP (SPRING, SUMMER, FALL)

ORGANIZATION: Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA)

WHAT YOU DO FOR APSIA:

• Create website, social media, video, print, and other content to promote APSIA and its events to relevant audiences around the world
• Work with the Admissions Manager to publicize APSIA events to target audiences in different locations around the world across all channels
• Create student and alumni profiles for APSIA’s website and marketing materials to tell the story of what can be done with an APSIA degree
• Work with Executive Director and Admissions Manager to evaluate marketing analytics and Return on Investment
• Work with the Admissions Manager to grow APSIA’s network of student advisors and influencers in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and North America

Additional projects may include:

• Work with the Executive Director to promote APSIA, its programs, and its members to the international affairs industry in Asia and Europe (think tanks, academic institutions, governments, etc.)
• Work with the Executive Director and regional committees of members to identify prospective members and affiliates in Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America
• Identify and support APSIA and/or its members’ participation in relevant events in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and North America                                           WHAT YOU BRING TO APSIA:

• Status as current student or recent graduate.
• Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication skills in English. Additional language skills a plus.
• Excellent command of MS-Office Suite.
• Experience with Canva, WordPress, MailChimp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and social media scheduling tools (ex: Hootsuite).
• Basic HTML helpful.
• Experience creating social media graphics preferred.
• Previous office experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask with minimal supervision required.                              WHAT YOU GET FROM AN APSIA INTERNSHIP:

• Practical experience in multicultural, multinational marketing
• A portfolio of projects tailored to a variety of international audiences
• Strong connections to top schools of international affairs
• Experience in outreach, analysis, and project management
• Insights into educational and career trends that will help you shape your career.               HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates should send a resume, cover letter, writing sample (2 pages maximum), and two points of reference to apsia AT apsia.org. Please include your desired beginning and end dates and available number of hours per week in your cover letter.

Application Deadlines

• Spring – Apply by November 30
• Summer – Apply by April 18
• Fall – Apply by September 2

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POSITION: Program Evaluation Fellow

ORGANIZATION: WorkWell NYC

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.

Projects and responsibilities will include:
• Researching innovative and effective workplace wellness programming in relevant topic areas
• Working with the Program Evaluator to support successful monitoring and evaluation of workplace wellness
programs (i.e. physical activity challenges, vaccination clinics, and chronic disease prevention)
• Compiling and summarizing data
• Create and present reports on summarized data for ongoing and completed programs
• Attend staff meetings and other WorkWell NYC meetings as requested by their supervisor
• Other program support, as assigned

The position requires the candidate to work 20 hours per week and will be compensated at a rate of $18/hour. 

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POSITION: CDC Sexual and Gender Minority HIV Prevention Research Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

ORGANIZATION: National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention

CDC seeks exceptional candidates for the position of Public Health Analyst in the Surveillance and Data Science Branch, Division of STD Prevention (DSTD), National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP). The Public Health Analyst will manage program and data management for the Gonococcal Isolate Surveillance Project (GISP), in collaboration with the STD Laboratory Reference & Research Branch (SLRRB). 

Research Project:

The purpose of this fellowship program is to recruit, mentor, and further train doctoral-level scientists to conduct research in US sexual and gender minority (SGM) populations, focusing on HIV prevention among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM) and/or transgender women. The HIV Research Branch (HRB) in the Division of HIV Prevention (DHP) is the administrative lead and mentoring host of the program. The mentor and fellow will collaborate to develop an agenda of diverse SGM-related research activities completed together over the two-year training period. These activities will be based on the fellow’s area(s) of interest, training, and expertise in line with the purpose of the SGM fellowship program and available opportunities at CDC. 

Learning Objectives:

The activities listed below represent the minimum training opportunities that a fellow will complete.

• 1. Participate in at least one conference or site visit related to a research project or programmatic activity related to SGM issues.
• 2. Design, conduct, and interpret at least one analysis on social or behavioral SGM data from HRB research studies. 
• 3. Write and submit at least one scientific manuscript to a peer-reviewed journal.
• 4. Present a peer-reviewed abstract for at least one scientific or public health practice meeting.
• 5. Give an oral presentation at a DHP (and/or CDC) seminar and/or branch meeting.
• 6. Attend monthly DHP and/or CDC scientific meetings on HIV and emerging public health issues.
• 7. Participate in other meetings to learn about HRB and DHP HIV research and prevention implementation.

Anticipated Appointment Start Date: September 5, 2023.  Start date is flexible and will depend on a variety of factors.

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

Location: Division of HIV Prevention (DHP), NCHHSTP, CDC in Atlanta, Georgia

Application Deadline: June 01, 2023

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POSITION: Reassurance Counselor (Part-Time)

ORGANIZATION: Center for Independence of the Disabled in New York (CIDNY)

The Center for Independence of the Disabled in New York (CIDNY) is the leading organization serving and representing people with disabilities in New York City. CIDNY’s mission is the removal of barriers to the full integration of people with disabilities. CIDNY helps people with disabilities gain the skills and services they need to live independently in the community. CIDNY advocates for fair and effective policies that improve the quality of life for people with disabilities.

Position Summary:

CIDNY seeks a highly effective Reassurance Counselor to provide an active listening ear to our consumers and provide assistance with connection to community resources and services. A Reassurance Counselor must have excellent listening skills as well as excellent communication skills, all the while comprehending what the consumer is trying to convey. Every consumer is to be treated with dignity and respect. A Reassurance Counselor must be knowledgeable and respectful of all disabilities, cultures, and their associated stigma. Reassurance Counselor must have at least 2 years of experience working with the disabled population and no less than two years of experience counseling. A Reassurance Counselor must be open-minded and have flexibility in servicing multicultural consumers, LGBTQ consumers, homeless consumers, and more while providing support and resources. The ideal candidate will be someone who can passionately support our mission of advancing the lives of people with disabilities and understands that mind and body wellness is an imperative relationship that must be maintained in tandem.

Shift: (must be flexible) 9:30 am till 5:30 pm. Monday – Friday. Hybrid Schedule (Two days per week must be client-facing).

Salary: $25 per hour up to 14 hours per week

How to Apply:

To apply, email a cover letter and resume to Ann DeAngelis, Program Coordinator for Mental Health Services, at adeangelis@cidny.org. Do not send by fax. Please use the job title as the email header. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE. Resumes are accepted until positions are filled

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POSITION: Post-Doctoral Fellow, Health Services Research

ORGANIZATION: American Cancer Society ACS

Position Description

The American Cancer Society’s Intramural Research Post-Doctoral Fellowship Training Program is a transdisciplinary program encompassing intramural research in Surveillance and Health Equity Science and Population Science. The Surveillance and Health Equity Science Department is currently inviting applications for a post-doctoral research fellowship in health services research. Drawing on the expertise and mentorship of scientists in the Society’s intramural research department, fellows will design and establish an innovative, independent research portfolio that aligns with the Society’s mission and research priorities.

The program is designed to equip fellows with the knowledge and skills that will enable them to become independent, yet highly collaborative researchers.  As part of their training, fellows will publish manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals, present their work at scientific meetings, and contribute to the foundational scientific resources of the American Cancer Society. In addition, capitalizing on the unique multidisciplinary environment at the American Cancer Society, fellows will learn skills for translating and communicating the relevance of their research findings to health policy makers as well as the general public and the media. Fellows will receive funds for specialized training, conference travel, and pilot studies involving new data collection, as applicable.

Position Requirements

Applicants must have a doctoral degree in health services research, health policy, health economics, epidemiology, biostatistics, or a related field, as well as a track-record of publication.

To learn more about health services research at the American Cancer Society, visit: https://www.cancer.org/research/surveillance-and-health-equity-science/health-services-research.html

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POSITION: Post-Doctoral Fellow, Breast Cancer Epidemiology

ORGANIZATION: American Cancer Society ACS

Position Description

The Population Science Department invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship in breast cancer epidemiology. Candidates with an interest in breast cancer prevention or survivorship research are encouraged to apply.

Drawing on the expertise and mentorship of epidemiologists and behavioral scientists in the Society’s Population Science Department, the fellow will design and establish an innovative and independent research portfolio that aligns with the Society’s mission and research priorities. The fellow will have access to rich research resources from the Cancer Prevention Studies (CPS)—large prospective studies with extensive data, including survey, biospecimen, Medicare, GIS linkages, and accelerometry.

The program is designed to train fellows to become independent yet highly collaborative researchers. Fellows will publish manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals, present their work at scientific meetings, contribute to the foundational scientific resources of the CPS cohorts, and help shape future CPS surveys and data collection efforts. Capitalizing on the community-facing environment at the American Cancer Society, fellows will learn to translate and communicate their findings to the general public and the media.

This position is available immediately and is based at the American Cancer Society’s Research Headquarters in Atlanta, GA. The fellow will receive funds for specialized training, conference travel, and biospecimen-based laboratory measurements or pilot studies involving new data collection, as applicable.

Position Requirements

Applicants must have a doctoral degree in epidemiology or a related field. If you are interested, please submit a cover letter that includes a research statement and a curriculum vitae to Dr. Lauren Teras, Senior Scientific Director, Population Science atlauren.teras@cancer.org. 

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POSITION: Public Health Specialist II (NYSPHC Fellowship Program)

ORGANIZATION: Health Research, Inc. (HRI) AIDS Institute – Office of the Medical Director

Health Research, Inc.’s (HRI) mission is building a healthier future for New York State and beyond through the delivery of funding and program support to further public health and research programs. In support of our mission and our commitment to providing a safe workplace, we require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless approved for a religious or medical exemption.

This position requires that the incumbent will report to the official work location and live within commuting distance to the official work location. Telecommuting may not be available. If telecommuting is available, the incumbent will be required to have a telephone/mobile device, and internet access.

Successful completion of the Public Health Essentials certificate program will be required.

Minimum Qualifications

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POSITION: Public Health Specialist III (Gender Equity and Inclusion Support)

ORGANIZATION: NYS Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities Prevention (OMH-HDP)

This position requires that the incumbent will report to the official work location and live within commuting distance to the official work location. Telecommuting may not be available. If telecommuting is available, the incumbent will be required to have a telephone/mobile device, and internet access.

Responsibilities

 

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POSITION: Peer Navigator Consultant

ORGANIZATION: Health Research, Inc. (HRI)

Health Research, Inc. (HRI), a not-for-profit corporation, seeks a Peer Navigator Consultant. The consultant will assist the Post Overdose Team (PORT) staff by conducting outreach, escorts and other supportive services for people at risk of opioid overdose.

The consultant will provide direct services to individuals who have either experienced multiple overdoses, and/or had a family member or friend recently pass away due to overdose. The consultant work is completed primarily in the field as it involves escorting people from their homes to medical offices, harm reduction programs, and other health care providers.

The peer navigator consultant must have experience providing services to people who use drugs in a harm reduction setting. Knowledge of resources for individuals using drugs and living with mental illness in NYC. Experience working with diverse communities including people of color, youth, LGBTQ individuals, men who have sex with men, people who engage in sex work, people with mental illness and people who actively use drugs. Lived experience is preferred. The consultant must have the ability to travel frequently using subways and buses around all five boroughs of NYC (transportation costs will be covered).

The hourly rate will be $25 per hour, 10 hours a week.

For consideration, please email resume and cover letter. including specific, relevant experience by April 11, 2023, to Elizabeth Schady at:

Elizabeth.schady@health.ny.gov

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