CERCL is Hiring!

CERCL is looking for students to work in Maywood this summer to help understand the issues keeping residents from getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Working with the Village of Maywood and the Maywood Parks Department, students will do door-to-door canvassing alongside Village summer workers, asking questions from a short survey about hesitancy and helping residents find the best vaccination site, if desired. We anticipate about 15-20 hours per week (fewer hours is also fine); $20/hr. Spanish-speakers needed. Training will be done within the next two weeks. If interested, please contact Dr. Luke at aluke@luc.edu, as soon as possible.

Professor And Chair - Department of Behavioral, Social, and Health Education Sciences

The Rollins School of Public Health of Emory University announces a search for a dynamic leader to serve as Chair of the Department of Behavioral, Social, and Health Education Sciences (BSHES; https://www.sph.emory.edu/departments/bshe/index.html). Applicants should have a doctoral degree in public health, social, behavioral, or population health sciences, or a related discipline; a prominent record of academic scholarship, service, and teaching; a demonstrated capacity to secure external research funding; dedication to faculty career development and to training the next generation of BSHES students; and strong advocacy for community-engaged, collaborative, and methodological research. Candidates should understand trends in the field; have a demonstrated ability to foster creativity, innovation, and collaboration; and have proven leadership and management abilities in a fast-paced environment.

The Chair must have a proven track record in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion as it relates to research, pedagogy, and public health practice. The Chair must possess the strategic, inspirational, and consensus-building skills needed to advance the Department and its mission. Candidates will provide leadership in all aspects of the Department's operations. These responsibilities include curricular affairs at the master's and doctoral levels; research administration and planning; student recruitment, enrollment, and career advising; faculty recruitment and retention; financial management; fundraising/development; and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. The committee will accept applications from candidates with an established record that merits appointment as a tenured full professor. The Department Chair position is supported by an endowed Rollins chair.

Applicants should email a letter of interest and CV to: Drs. Robert Krafty (robert.t.krafty@emory.edu) and Kimberly Jacob Arriola (kjacoba@emory.edu), with copy to Jay Inglis-Parker (johanna.inglis-parker@emory.edu). Please include Job Vacancy #69018  in the application. Applicants must also apply to the Emory University Careers Website: http://www.hr.emory.edu/eu/careers/. Search for job #69018, or use the following link here. The starting date is negotiable, and salary will be commensurate with qualifications. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled

State of IL Virtual Job Fair - May 25th

 

CDC Internships and Externships in Public Health Law

 CDC Internships and Externships in Public Health Law

Interested in learning how law can be used as a tool to protect and
promote the public’s health?

Law has been critical in achieving public health goals and serves as the foundation for governmental public health practice in the United States. Many of public health’s greatest successes, including high childhood immunization rates, improved motor vehicle safety, safer workplaces, and reduced tooth decay, are the result of legal interventions. Today, law plays an increasingly important role in addressing emerging public health threats such as childhood obesity, healthcare-associated infections, motor vehicle injuries, and prescription drug overdoses.

CDC’s Public Health Law Program (PHLP) is seeking motivated students who love a challenge and can bring a fresh perspective and innovative solutions to CDC. With rolling start and completion dates during the academic year, unpaid internships and externships with PHLP expose students to the public health field, allowing them to explore the role of law in advancing public health goals.

All of the following internships and externships consist of 9–14 weeks of professional work experience with PHLP in Atlanta, Georgia.

Administrative and Communication Internships and Externships

PHLP is offering the Administrative and Communication Internship/Externship for students enrolled in masters-level programs earning degrees in public health, public policy, public administration, communication, business, or similar disciplines.

This internship/externship is an unpaid academic learning experience that offers an in-depth understanding of government agency operations and the role of law and policy in advancing public health. Interns are exposed to high-level strategic planning and other program functions, including marketing, communication, project management, and partner outreach and relations.

Interns will help PHLP’s Workforce Development and Outreach Team leads with the day-to-day communication and training operations of a vigorous and dynamic government program and receive mentoring from PHLP’s director and other senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Help write and compile research for PHLP publications and communications, including Public Health Law News
• Help maintain listservs, communications archives, and PHLP’s website content
• Help design and execute PHLP’s marketing and communication plans
• Coordinate webinars and trainings with partners such as ChangeLab Solutions, American Bar Association, American Health Lawyers Association, and Network for Public Health Law

How to Apply

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to phlawprogram@cdc.gov. In the cover letter and email, indicate which internship or externship you are applying for. PHLP accepts applications by email only.

Only rising and current third-year law students will be considered for the internships and externships in public health law or in tribal public health law.

The PHLP administrative and communications internship/externship is for students enrolled in master’s-level programs earning a degree in public health, public policy, public administration, communications, business, or similar discipline.

Compensation

These internships/externships are unpaid. Internships are not tied to academic credit. Externship and practicum opportunities are available for students seeking academic credit as authorized by law schools or schools of public health.

Deadlines

• Summer: January 31
• Fall: April 30
• Spring: October 1

LUC Graduate Research Assistant Job Opening

The Faculty Center for Ignatian Pedagogy (FCIP) seeks a graduate research assistant (GRA) to join our team. The GRA will provide broad support to many of FCIP’s projects with a specific focus on expanding our repository of scholarly resources about Ignatian Pedagogy (IP) and assisting with programs that support teaching development and enhancing knowledge about IP. Compensation will be at a competitive hourly rate. 

Ideal candidates will be advanced graduate students (2nd year or beyond) with teaching experience, and interest or experience in the principles, values and/or tactics of Jesuit education or Ignatian Pedagogy. A successful applicant will also have research experience, be able to manage multiple projects at once, and work independently. 

 

Interested applicants can apply via Handshake. 

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY IN MEDICAL SOCIAL SCIENCES

We are looking for a volunteer intern to join our research team in conducting various research projects at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine in the Department of Medical Social Sciences. The studies the intern would be assisting with primarily focus on various psychosocial facets of both Latinx and non Latinx cancer survivors’ experiences, in order to reduce disparities in cancer outcomes and improve treatment self-management following cancer diagnosis and treatment.

This intern would assist with various tasks in support of multiple studies with cancer patients. Some of the tasks include reviewing patient records, screening, recruiting, consenting and completing assessments with patients both in English and Spanish, managing and aiding in the analysis of data, translating study materials into Spanish, and aiding in the development and implementation of an eHealth intervention.

Interested students would need to commit to coming into the lab for two to three days per week (12 hours weekly) for a year. Spoken and written fluency in Spanish is required. Having research experience and psychological, social and/or medical interests is strongly preferred. Students could also benefit from receiving academic credit from their internship. If you wish to apply, please send your resume/CV via email to the following contact:

Ro Mercer
Research Intern
Northwestern University
Feinberg School of Medicine
Department of Medical Social Sciences
625 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
ro.mercer@northwestern.edu

Health Equity Internship (Fall 2021 and Spring 2022)

The Health Equity Internship Program was created to support the diversification of the public health and health-related workforce. Like several areas of health, the public health nutrition workforce also needs assistance with diversification and recruiting a new generation of nutritional professionals. Since 2002, the internship program has prepared nearly 1,000 students with practical skills in the Essentials of Public Health Services and Core Competencies of Health Education and Promotion. 

Federal, regional, state, and local health agencies provide real-world work experience to students for 12-weeks to complete health equity projects in the areas of Cardiovascular Disease, HIV, Cancer, Obesity, Diabetes, Lupus, Nutrition, Mental Health, Program Planning, Health Policy, Tobacco, Injury/Violence Prevention, Aging and more. 

Since its inception, the Health Equity Internship Program has been funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, specifically the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention.

Hourly stipends are paid to the chosen students during the 12-weeks internship period. Additionally, professional development opportunities, such as attending conferences, CHES/CPH exam fees, are offered to the interns. The Internship Program does not provide funding for housing, transportation or relocation, but students may choose internship sites outside of the city of their current academic institution.

Currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students interested in being placed in public health and health equity internships, regardless of area of discipline, are invited to submit applications for the 2021 Fall Semester and 2022 Spring Semester internship periods. The creation of an account is required to apply. The Fall Semester application deadline is June 30 and the Spring application deadline is October 30. 

If you are interested in learning more about the Internship Program, you may email the Internship Program staff at internship@asphn.org.

Click here for the APPLICATION LINK (must create an account to apply)

Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF) is Hiring!

Join our Team!

Do you want to make a difference? Thanks to the tireless efforts of our dedicated staff, more pulmonary fibrosis research is being funded and more people are aware of the disease.

The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation strives to create an atmosphere that draws talented, motivated, passionate, and results-driven individuals who are able to adapt to a rapidly changing and fast-paced environment.

To support current and anticipated growth, the PFF has an immediate need to recruit talented professionals to join our team. Please review the following opportunities; qualified candidates should submit their resume and cover letter, including salary expectations, to Mary Kiener, Senior Director, Human Resources and Administration – mkiener@pulmonaryfibrosis.org.

Available Opportunities

Assistant Professor at CUMC

Columbia University Medical Center is hiring an Assistant Professor to research, teach, and improve humanitarian responses to address the needs and rights of displaced or conflict affected populations. The incumbent will work closely with the Forced Migration Program and the Heilbrunn Department faculty who work to influence policy and practice in complex emergencies and humanitarian contexts.

DETAILS & APPLICATION

GLSEN Summer Research Fellowship

Location: Remote

Pay: $25-30/hour depending on qualifications and experience. Candidates who are available to work full-time or part-time are welcome to apply.

Objective:

GLSEN is offering a paid Summer Research Fellowship for graduate students or recent graduates of a Masters or Doctoral program. The Research Fellow will support the GLSEN Research Institute in its research on LGBTQ+ issues in K-12 education, and will:

• Gain experience conducting research for advocacy purposes;
• Develop their skills in applied research; and
• Increase their knowledge about LGBTQ+ education/youth issues.

The Fellow will be given specific opportunities to assist other researchers at the Institute with data collection, analysis, and reporting of large, national studies of LGBTQ+ youth and network with other scholars working in both academic and non-academic settings.

Responsibilities & Activities:

The Research Fellow will assist the GLSEN Research Institute with GLSEN’s primary research related to LGBTQ+ issues in K-12 education, predominantly by assisting in survey outreach and data collection for the 2021 National School Climate Survey, GLSEN’s biennial national survey of LGBTQ+ students.

Working with other members of the GLSEN Research Institute team, the Fellow will:

• Monitor survey data collection and provide input on outreach strategies to communities from various backgrounds, including communities of color, in order to ensure a diverse and representative sample of LGBTQ+ students.
• Cultivate and maintain new and existing relationships with national, state, and local partner organizations for survey outreach.
• Help with writing, editing, and proofreading research reports, briefs, and other presentation materials for internal and external audiences.
• Review literature and manage upkeep of research literature database of current social science literature regarding LGBTQ+ issues in education.

Ideal candidates are:

• Individuals who are currently enrolled in or recently completed a Master’s or Doctoral program in the social sciences, such as Education, Psychology, Public Health, Sociology, or related field.
• Individuals with a strong passion for mission-driven research regarding LGBTQ+ youth and K-12 schools.

Prerequisites/Skills:

• Interest in using research to further social justice
• Experience with quantitative research required; familiarity with qualitative research a plus
• Working knowledge of SPSS data analysis program
• Background, familiarity, or strong interest in LGBTQ+ issues in education or LGBTQ+ youth issues
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Interest in working in applied research at a non-profit organization
• Organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task
• Commitment to GLSEN’s mission and goals

To apply, submit your resume and a letter of interest to: http://www.glsen.org/apply-to-work-at-glsen.  

SOPHE/CDC Student Fellowship in Injury Prevention (Summer 2021)

SOPHE/CDC Student Fellowship in Injury Prevention

Deadline to Apply: June 1, 2021 

The Student Fellowship in Injury Prevention is funded by the CDC’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control. 

The fellowship recognizes, assists and trains students working on research or practice-based projects in unintentional injury prevention from the perspective of health education or the behavioral sciences.

Apply if your project is related to:

• drug overdose
• transportation/motor vehicle related injury
• older adult fall prevention
• drowning
• suicide
• concussion/traumatic brain injury

This can include projects in surveillance and surveys, risk factor identification, educational and policy interventions, evaluations, replications, translation, economics, community promotion, dissemination research, communications.

Settings include schools, workplaces, health care, and communities.

Recipients of the award will receive the following:

• $2,000 stipend
• Fellowship certificate of completion.
• Free one-year SOPHE student membership.
• Complimentary registration at SOPHE’s Annual Conference.
• An opportunity to display a poster and/or provide an oral presentation on the project.
• SOPHE and CDC recognition.

Eligibility

Applicants must be a full time student (9 credit hours or more) in a master’s or doctoral degree program in health education, health promotion, behavioral sciences or a related field.

Project Scope

Projects may be related to:

• drug overdose
• transportation/motor vehicle related injury
• older adult fall prevention
• drowning
• suicide
• concussion/traumatic brain injury

Proposed projects may be new or ongoing. The applicant must have the primary role in conducting the project.

Requirements upon acceptance

• Sign a fellowship agreement
• Submit a project timeline
• Write a mid-year progress report
• Prepare a poster and/or oral presentation for the SOPHE Annual Conference
• Submit a presentation abstract

Recipients are also encouraged to prepare a manuscript and submit it for publication in one of SOPHE’s journals, Health Education and Behavior and Health Promotion Practice.

Occupation-related injuries will not be considered for this fellowship.

Application Materials

• Current resume or curriculum vitae titled with your name/cv.
• Project proposal describing the rationale, intended purpose, process/methodology, and potential contribution or impact of the project in 800 words or less titled with your name/proposal.
• One letter of recommendation (from an internship coordinator, preceptor, faculty member or other professional) titled with your name/recommendation.
• One letter of support from a designated faculty member who plans to work with the applicant on the proposed project and can verify the student is following a course of study in one of the above mentioned disciplines titled with your name/support.

Review Criteria

Proposals will be reviewed by a SOPHE/CDC Fellowship Selection Committee for their scientific and/or theoretical basis, originality, and potential contribution to health education’s role in injury prevention and control.
Applicants will be ranked according to:

• Identification of the problem and/or rationale
• Description of the theoretical/conceptual basis for the project
• Description of priority populations
• Demonstration of the adequacy of research design and methodology
• Explanation of the process for data collection and analysis
• Description of the implementation, evaluation, and dissemination of research
• Description of the contribution/impact on health promotion
• Address priority health issues
• Address cultural competency
• Quality of writing

WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://www.sophe.org/about/awards-fellowships-scholarships/sophecdc-student-fellowship-injury-prevention/

APPLICATION LINK: https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/72232-Sophe