Weekly APHA-SA Opportunities Committee Email September 8, 2006 Prepared by: Anna Pollack and Jennifer Cremeens, APHA-SA Opportunities Committee Co-Chairs If you have announcements you want included in this email, please send them to: opportunities@aphastudents.org Opportunities emails are now posted on our website, http://aphastudents.org/phso_weekly.php, along with archive versions. Internships 1. VOLUNTEER / INTERN OPENING - PUBLIC HEALTH / RESEARCH INTERN, Washington, DC 2. DC Assembly of School-based Health Care, Washington, DC 3. Rachel Carson Council Student Internship 4. Government Affairs Internship, American Academy of Dermatology, Washington, DC 5. National Defense University Intern, Washington, DC VOLUNTEER / INTERN OPENING - PUBLIC HEALTH / RESEARCH INTERN, Washington, DC American Lung Association, National Headquarters Office 1150 18th Street, NW, Suite 900 Washington, DC 20036 Metro: Farragut North/Farragut West CONTACT: Jan Mahumed, Director, Administration and Office Services jmahumed@lungusadc.org SUPERVISOR: Director, National Policy POSITION DESCRIPTION: This position is in the National Policy and Advocacy Division in the American Lung Association's National Headquarters Office located in Washington, DC. Responsibilities will likely include: * Inventory fact sheets and website materials. * Work with staff to update out-of-date links and materials and create new online materials when appropriate * Collect published research into health effects of indoor air pollutants, outdoor air pollutants, and other topics as needed. * Prepare background materials, appendices and assist with fact-checking for major reports * Create background materials around release of new ozone standards and other EPA activities. * Assist with file archiving projects. * Assist in development of materials for review by volunteer committee on air quality. * Assist in development of materials for influenza policies, including pandemic influenza preparation. * Update background materials on asthma policy issues in preparation for asthma public policy conference. * Other duties as assigned including some administrative tasks. TRAINING: Advanced Undergraduate/Graduate Students encouraged to apply WORK SCHEDULE: Flexible hours, 15 - 20 hours/week. September - December 2006. May continue through spring semester/quarter of 2007. Stipend provided. QUALIFICATIONS: Qualified candidates should possess strong researching skills and writing abilities; creative problem solving skills; a careful attention to detail; and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Candidates must possess strong overall computer skills, particularly in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access. An interest in or knowledge of tobacco control policy, environmental health, asthma or other public health policies is desirable, but not required. HOW TO APPLY: Please submit a one-page writing sample, cover letter and resume to jmahumed@lungusadc.org. No phone calls please. 2. Intern, DC Assembly on School-Based Health Care Description of the Internship: The Internship would consist of, but is not limited to, the following activities: Learning about school health and school-based health centers (SBHCs), the role they play in our city's health care safety net, and the policies that impact them Researching third party reimbursement models (including Medicaid) for SBHCs from other states and assisting in the development of a plan to obtain Medicaid reimbursement for SBHCs in the District of Columbia Attending meetings to represent the Assembly - with and without the Executive Director Assisting in development of the DC Assembly website Assisting in development of a brochure for the Assembly Assisting the Executive Director with various needs and administrative duties Requirements: 8-10 hours/week Meet with the Executive Director on a weekly basis at her office. However, not all of the work will be required to be done at the office. Pay: $15/hr, to be paid on a bi-weekly basis Resume: Via regular mail or email, please send resume with a letter of interest to: Jennifer Guste Leonard Executive Director DC Assembly on School-Based Health Care 5424 Nebraska Ave, NW Washington, DC 20015 JLeonard@DCASBHC.org 3. Rachel Carson Council Student Internship The Rachel Carson Council (RCC) is a nonprofit science-based organization that promotes the vision of Rachel Carson, a founder of the modern environmental movement. The RCC informs and advises people and institutions about the effects of pesticides on human and ecological health, and in general, promotes Rachel Carson's sense of wonder and respect toward the natural world. The RCC is looking for a self-motivated undergraduate senior or graduate student for a challenging and rewarding internship for the 2006-2007 academic year. The internship is unpaid. It is suggested that the university provide academic credit for this endeavor. The intern would have opportunities to learn and apply knowledge about the human and ecological effects of pesticide exposure. The intern would also gain experience with scientific writing, learn how a nonprofit organization operates, and be able to contribute meaningfully to the well being of society. Projects would be negotiated depending upon the individual's interests and skills. Projects may include: -- Helping to update summaries of various pesticides' health and ecological effects -- Developing bibliographies on cross-cutting topics such as pesticide exposures to children at home and at school, pesticide uses on pets and available alternatives -- Developing a set of FAQs for the RCC web site -- Working with a team to develop and implement plans for the 100-year celebration of Rachel Carson's birth, May 27, 2007. The individual would work under the general direction of the RCC President and staff, and attend biweekly meetings (1-2 hrs) with a designated mentor. The intern would initially receive an overview and introduction to the organization at one or two visits to the Silver Spring office. S/he would be expected to read relevant materials, including Rachel Carson's "Silent Spring" and other sentinel publications. From that point, s/he would be expected to work fairly independently at the office or at home or school 6-8 hours / week, as agreed upon. Visits to the RCC would require independent transportation by car. The mentor, with input from the RCC President and staff, would coordinate with the university to evaluate the intern's work for each semester. Interested students or instructors may contact Amy Mills at (703) 486-0840 for further information. 4. Internship, Government Affairs Start Date: September 2006 Hours: 15 to 20 hours a week Location: Washington, DC Supervisor: Vera LeBrun American Academy of Dermatology is the largest, most influential and most representative of all dermatologic associations. With a membership of more than 15,000 physicians worldwide, the Academy is committed to excellence in: Patient Care Medical and Public Education Research Professionalism Member Service and Support The American Academy of Dermatology Association (AADA), the advocacy arm of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), is currently seeking motivated and organized interns for our Federal and State Government Affairs Internship Program in our Washington, DC Office. The Washington DC office is dynamic, evolving and constantly expanding its outreach and participation. With these initiatives we are in search of an individual who will assist with projects, events, and research. Example of duties includes: Assisting with coverage of congressional and regulatory hearings (attending, taking notes and reporting back to federal affairs staff) Assisting with research projects not otherwise handled by consultants or the Academy's research department and/or research staff Assisting with projects and planning events as needed Assisting with the preparation of a congressional scorecard for use in federal advocacy activities and in determining Political Action Committee (PAC) contributions Assist with performing research on items such as scope of dermatology practice, indoor tanning, cosmetic tax, and pathology billing. Assist in grassroots projects Assisting with various administrative tasks Requirements: An undergraduate Junior or Senior or graduate college student, preferably one who is studying health care, political science, or a related study track. Chosen candidate will be detailed, organized, and be able to professionally express him or herself in verbal and written communication. For consideration, please email your resume to AADjobs@aad.org or contact Vera LeBrun at 202-842-3555. EOE M/F/D/V 5. NATIONAL DEFENSE UNIVERSITY (NDU) INTERN PROGRAM National Defense University www.nduf.org Bldg. 20 * 251 3rd Avenue Fort McNair, D.C. 20319-5066 (202) 685-3726 * Fax (202) 685-3582 Date: September 5, 2006 NDU is now accepting applications for Winter 2006 internships. The application deadline is Monday, September 15, 2006. NDU internships are volunteer positions contracted through the National Defense University, Human Resources Directorate. The program enables students and volunteers to acquire skills, knowledge and experience in critical government functions that significantly enhance future employment opportunities while contributing to vital campus activities. About NDU The National Defense University educates military and civilian leaders through teaching, research, and outreach in national security, military, and national resource strategy. A variety of schools, components, and staff functions specialize in joint and multinational military operations; information products, operations and resource management; acquisition and regional defense and international security studies. The campus also holds three strategic geographically oriented Centers (Near East and South Asia; Africa; and the Western Hemisphere). Interested students are strongly encouraged to peruse the NDU website: www.ndu.edu to learn more about the various "Colleges and Schools", "Regional Centers", "Research Centers" and "Special Programs" at the University. Internships Interns are assigned to one of the many diverse University organizations, and have the opportunity to work on a number of projects as their time and skills allow. The campus is located at the gated Army post, historic Fort McNair in South East Washington, DC - - a vibrant and modern complex that includes the U.S. Government's finest research library! Students may apply for a specific assignment organization. The campus is walking distance from the Waterfront Metro Station. Interns provide support in unclassified areas that includes research, administrative support, program development and execution, publications development, and meetings, conferences, symposia and communications support. Interns are also enthusiastically encouraged to attend national security-related events at the university and in the Washington, DC area. NDU offers interns the opportunity to meet high-level governmental officials, hear them speak on current important issues, and interact with policy makers and academics. Learning about how the Department of Defense interacts with other government agencies, how these agencies work together to protect our national security, and the career possibilities that exist within government service are just a few benefits of interning at NDU. Who should apply NDU internships are available for graduate and undergraduate college students enrolled in accredited U.S. universities and colleges. Limited programs are available for volunteers without academic standing. Applicants must have excellent writing and research skills. Applicants from all fields of study who have these skills will be given equal consideration. Opportunities are particularly appropriate for students in the fields of International Relations, Political Science, Public Policy, Publishing, Management, Industrial Relations, Health and Fitness, Marketing, Economics, Life Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, and History. Internship time period, days and hours The WINTER 2006 internship period varies by specific organization and generally runs from October through December; with flexibility to accommodate each student's individual needs. Work days and hours are determined by each intern and his or her supervisor. Work may be extended beyond the quarterly period. Internship compensation and work environment NDU may be able to offer a stipend and/or assistance with local travel expenses. The work environment is moderate to fast paced, professional, and requires a mature student with some office experience. The candidate must be team oriented, but able to work independently and without constant oversight. When and how to apply The application deadline is Friday, September 15, 2006. All applicants must apply by e-mail. Candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring organization. (Please be aware that the timing of interviews depends on when your application is reviewed by a selecting organization. For example, you might immediately submit your application, and it may immediately draw attention depending on workload, but it might not be reviewed until a week after the application deadline.) Your application should include a cover letter (the e-mail message itself will suffice), a resume (include: name, school, area(s) of study, grade point average, and expected graduation date), and a writing sample. The cover letter should include a specific organization if desired, any regional or topical areas of particular interest to the applicant, and any foreign language expertise. The writing sample should be no more than three pages, and may be on any topic of the applicant's choice. If your application is not selected by the organization you applied to, it will be reviewed by other NDU organizations for a potential match. Please use the following formats for the document names: Lastname_initial_resume.doc. Ex: Smith_A_resume.doc Lastname_initial_coverletter.doc Lastname_ initial_sample.doc Send applications to: intern@ndu.edu We look forward to hearing from you. Job Opportunities 1. Occupational Health NP/PA, Worcester, MA 2. Environmental Protection Specialist, Washington, DC 3. Clinical Research Technician, Silver Spring, MD 4. Health Educator, Boston, MA 1. Occupational Health NP/PA A full-time position for an occupational health nurse practitioner or physician assistant has opened at Fallon Clinic in Worcester MA. Responsibilities include evaluation and treatment of patients with work-related injuries/illnesses, preplacement and medical surveillance evaluations, and consultation with employees and managers regarding occupational health issues. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in primary care or occupational health. Fallon Clinic is a nationally recognized group practice located in central Massachusetts with more than 90 mid-level providers and more than 240 physicians. Fallon Clinic's Occupational Health Program was started almost 30 years ago and provides services for employers at 5 clinics and on-site at companies. For more information, contact: Robert Swotinsky, MD Chair, Occupational Medicine 508/864-3287 ph 267/295-2550 fax robert.swotinsky@fallonclinic.com 2. Environmental Protection Specialist, GS-0028-11 / 12 / 13 SALARY RANGE: 54,272.00 - 100,554.00 USD per year OPEN PERIOD: Wednesday, August 16, 2006 to Wednesday, August 30, 2006 SERIES & GRADE: GS-0028-11/13 POSITION INFORMATION: This is a full-time position. This is a permanent appointment. PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 13 DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Washington DC Metro Area, DC COMDT (G-AND) Additional information on the Rescue 21 project is available on our web site: http://www.uscg.mil/rescue21/home/index.htm WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Open to all United States Citizens. MAJOR DUTIES: Responsible for the management and functions associated with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the National Historic Preservation Act, and other environmental and cultural resource management laws, Executive Orders, and regulatory guidance. Provides technical authoritative information and policy for environmental support aspects of the appro compliance and resource management activities with other divisions. Plans and designs centralized and mission-specific projects under established and/or proposed program objectives. Provides advice and assistance on highly complex matters relating to the development, execution, and monitoring of politically sensitive plans, policies, or programs and on biological and ecological implications of studies HOW TO APPLY: Applications (resume and job specific questions) for this vacancy must be received on-line using COAST [Civilian On-line Applicant Staffing Tool ]: http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cgpc/cpm/jobs/vacancy.htm by 12 Midnight EST on the closing date of the announcement. There are several parts of the application process that affect the overall evaluation of your application: *Resume *Responses to on-line core questions 3. Clinical Research Technician/Data Analyst JOB SITE: Naval Medical Research Center, Silver Spring, Maryland JOB SUMMARY: Responsibilities involve coordination of activities associated with clinical trials in the area of military relevant enteric disease vaccines to include: protocol development, operational procedures and forms development, assistance in study implementation, data analysis, technical reporting with assurance of accurate documentation in compliance with all governing regulations, and liaison with collaborating institutions, human subjects review boards, and commercial partners. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: 95% of time 1. Assists in clinical trial protocol development, study operational procedures and forms development, and study implementation within the Naval Medical Research Center (NMRC), the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) Enteric Diseases Departments and other off-site locations. 2. Liaison with institutional review boards involved in human subjects research including, but not limited to local boards at NMRC, WRAIR and other clinic sites, the Army Office of the Surgeon General Human Subjects Research Review Board, and the Navy Bureau of Medicine (BUMED 26H). 3. Liaison between Enteric Diseases laboratory personnel and clinical investigators for clinical trial operations. 4. Collects data appropriate to the research protocols. Prepares and maintains manual and computerized data according to prescribed standards. 5. Enters clinical and immunology results into databases for analysis. 6. Prepares documents, under direction of project heads, reporting statistical analyses and descriptive data to be used in research reports. 7. Liaison between Enteric Diseases clinical investigators and collaborating institutions and/or commercial partners for clinical trial operations. 8. Maintains regulatory documents for ongoing and completed clinical trials. 9. Aids in clinical trial implementation and ensures ongoing clinical trial compliance with study procedures and mandated guidelines. NONESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: 5% of time 1. Analysis of data generated from animal and human studies. 2. Participates in special projects or other duties as assigned. JOB SPECIFICATIONS: Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of clinical research procedures and regulatory requirements; excellent interpersonal and computer skills (specifically Microsoft Office 2000 or higher to include word-processing, spreadsheet, and database software); ability to communicate effectively and to work with individuals of all levels Minimum Education/Training Requirements: Bachelor's degree in health-related field or equivalent experience Minimum Experience: 4 to 6 years experience working with clinical research protocols Physical Capabilities: Long periods of standing; some bending, lifting, and walking Required Licenses, Certification or Registration: n/a Supervisory Responsibilities/Controls: May supervise administrative staff working on the research project Work Environment: Clinical trials unit, laboratory, clinic/hospital environment and office setting Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Director of Human Resources 4. Health Educator, Boston, MA Description: Under the supervision of the Associate Director of Health Services, the candidate will be responsible for overseeing the health education programming for the campus community, with special emphasis on health issues affecting college-age students, as well as implementing a peer education program. Duties include developing, executing and evaluating programs designed to educate and instruct students regarding contemporary, relevant student health concerns and issues. Candidate will also coordinate health and wellness campus initiatives, design and coordinate health awareness publications and publicity, participate and conduct research regarding health and wellness knowledge and behavior in the campus community and participate in university activities and committees. This is a full time 12 month position. Qualifications: Minimum qualifications include Master's Degree in Health Education or a related field and prior work experience in health education, CHES preferred, or a Bachelor's Degree with significant prior experience; effective skills in written and verbal communication, supervision and conducting presentations. Organization Description: The Office of Health Services provides comprehensive medical and health promotion services to the student population. Suffolk University is a comprehensive private university located on Boston's historic Beacon Hill with a total student population of about 8,000. Contact Information: To apply please submit a resume to: Human Resources Office Suffolk University 8 Ashburton Place Boston, MA 02108 or e-mail a copy of your resume (in .txt or .doc format) to: jobs@suffolk.edu {052306} Training and Award Opportunities 1. Association of Clinicians for the Underserved Conference 2. National Academies Christine Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program for calendar year 2007. 3. The Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) Fellowship 4. Dissertation Research Award 5. Preparing for Pandemic Influenza Training 1. The Association of Clinicians for the Underserved (ACU) has an upcoming conference on Friday, Sept 29- October 1. For those of you who are unfamiliar with ACU, it is a nonprofit, transdisciplinary organization of clinicians, advocates, and health care organizations united in a common mission to improve the health of America's underserved populations and to enhance the development and support of the health care clinicians serving these populations. The conference will be held at the Marvin Center on GW's campus and will have a day of leadership activities for students. You can check out the conference site at http://www.clinicians.org/ It's a great organization to get involved with, and membership includes a subscription to the Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved (http://www.press.jhu.edu/journals/journal_of_health_care_for_the_poor_and_u nderserved/index.html ) If you have any questions about ACU, please contact kathiew@clinicians.org or for questions about JHCPU contact me or vbrennan@mmc.edu 2. National Academies Christine Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program for calendar year 2007. Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars and those who have completed graduate studies or postdoctoral research within the last 5 years are eligible to apply. The 2007 program will comprise three 10-week sessions: Winter: January 8 through March 16 Summer: June 4-August 10 Fall: September 17 through November 21 To apply, candidates should submit an application and request that a mentor/adviser fill out a reference form. References can be received in advance of the application and are good for an indefinite period of time. Application materials as well as additional program information are available on the Web at < http://national-academies.org/policyfellows>. The deadline for receipt of application material is November 1 for the Winter program, March 1 for the Summer program, and June 1 for the Fall program. Candidates may apply to all three programs concurrently. If you have a draft/inactive application on file or would like to reinstate a previously submitted application, please be sure to select one or more session dates in 2007. Questions should be directed to: policyfellows@nas.edu. 3. The Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) is now accepting applications for a one-year fellowship (starting in November 2006) designed to assist and train four students in either unintentional injury or violence prevention. The fellowship is a joint initiative of SOPHE and the CDC*s Injury Center. Recipients of the award will receive: --$1,500 stipend to be distributed throughout the year Fellowship certificate --Student membership in national SOPHE for one year --Complimentary registration at the SOPHE Annual Meeting in Washington, DC in November 2007 and space for a poster presentation on the proposed project --Recognition in SOPHE*s newsletter, News & Views, on the SOPHE Injury Web Site, and through the CDC Injury Listserv The fellowships will be awarded to four full-time students in graduate degree programs in health education, health promotion, behavioral sciences or related fields. Fellows will work at their own institutions on research or practice-based projects that consider unintentional injury prevention or violence prevention from the perspectives of health education or behavioral science. Projects in unintentional injury prevention should address unintentional home and recreation or motor vehicle-related injuries, such as those from residential fires, older adult falls, supervision of children, alcohol-involved driving, older drivers, and adolescent drivers. Projects in violence prevention should apply the public health framework to violence against women, including dating violence, sexual violence, intimate partner violence; child maltreatment, such as child abuse, neglect or sexual abuse; suicide; or youth violence prevention, including media influence and bullying. Proposals may be related to surveillance, risk factor identification, intervention evaluation, or dissemination. Projects related to the development or use of theory in injury prevention also are acceptable. For more information about selection criteria or to receive an application form, visit SOPHE*s web site: www.sophe.org; or write to the Society for Public Health Education, Injury Prevention Fellowship, 750 First Street, NE, Suite 910, Washington, DC, 20002. Applications must be postmarked by September 15, 2006. 4. The Social Science Research Council and the American Council of Learned Societies are pleased to announce the 2007 competition of the International Dissertation Research Fellowship (IDRF) program, which is designed to support graduate students in the humanities and social sciences conducting dissertation field research in all areas and regions of the world. Fifty fellowships of approximately $20,000 will be awarded in the year 2007 with funds provided by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The application must be filled out and submitted electronically by November 1, 2006. Further information on application procedures, selection criteria and recently funded projects can be found on the IDRF website www.ssrc.org/programs/idrf < http://www.ssrc.org/programs/idrf > . __________________________________ Nidhi Chaudhary Senior Fellowships Assistant Social Science Research Council 810 Seventh Avenue, 31st Fl. New York, NY 10019 P: (212) 377-2700 x616 F: (212) 377-2727 www.ssrc.org < http://www.ssrc.org/ > 5. Homeland Defense Journal Training Conference (R) Preparing for Pandemic Influenza Training Conference October 11-12, 2006 Sheraton National, Arlington, VA Registration & Continental Breakfast: 7:30-8:30am Program Starts: 8:30am Wrap-Up: 4:45pm (Day One), 4:00pm (Day Two) (For details go to www.homelanddefensejournal.com) --- You are currently subscribed to aphasa as: holtsl20@uwgb.edu. To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-12736545-5461717T@listserv.unc.edu --- You are currently subscribed to aphasa as: dhuang@isye.gatech.edu. 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