SPHHS Job Listings

Program Coordinator
Department of Health Services
Box 359455
Seattle, WA 98195-9455
206-616-8562
preno@u.washington.edu

• Advanced clinical degree (i.e. PharmD, MD, PhD, or Master’s Degree) with relevant education in a field relevant to outcomes research or health care such as economics, epidemiology, psychology, pharmacy administration, etc.
• Knowledge of standard computer hardware and software tools.
• Completion of required degree by June 2010, but not earlier than May 2006.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• A demonstrated ability to learn quickly.

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Candidates must apply on-line to: www.lilly.com/careers. (Position #400062)

Humane Studies Fellowship

http://www.theihs.org/ContentDetails.aspx?id=491

Deadline: 31 December 2009

The Institute for Humane Studies (HIS) is now taking applications for the
Humane Studies Fellowship, which is awarded to graduate students interested
in exploring the principles, practices, and institutions necessary for a
free society through their academic work.  The Fellowship awards up to
$12,000 towards tuition.

Interested candidates must submit:
*    A completed online application
(http://www.theihs.org/MyIHS/Login.aspx)
*    Two recommendations
*    Essay A (as described in the online application)
*    Essay B (as described in the online application)
*    Current research interests
*    Writing sample
*    Official undergraduate and graduate college transcripts

 

For more information on this opportunity, please visit:
http://www.theihs.org/ContentDetails.aspx?id=486#111 and
http://www.theihs.org/ContentDetails.aspx?id=491

 

 

 

 

Eileen Lavelle

Fellowship Coordinator

Graduate Student Assistantships and Fellowships
The George Washington University
2121 Eye Street, NW, Third Floor

Washington, DC 20052

Phone:  202-994-6828
Fax:  202-994-8845
Web: www.gwu.edu/~fellows

 

 

For more information on this opportunity, please visit:
http://www.theihs.org/ContentDetails.aspx?id=486#111 and
http://www.theihs.org/ContentDetails.aspx?id=491

• Review, analyze and comment on policies and regulations issued by appropriate government authorities.
• Monitor industry compliance with laws and regulations
• Prepare petitions, testimony, FOIA request, or other work product to submit to the government.
• Serve as specialist on specific health issues. Gather information from scientific and medical literature, the federal government, the news media and other factual sources and organizes this information for easy retrieval.
• Communicate technical information and Health Research Group's position to a wide variety of audiences including press, consumers and technical experts. Write reports on research projects and articles for monthly newsletter.
• Other tasks, as necessary, to develop expertise, maintain professional contacts, monitor developments, and educate consumers in assigned areas.

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN NUTRITION AND CANCER

The Division of Epidemiology & Community Health and the Nutrition Graduate Program of the
University of Minnesota is seeking candidates for a postdoctoral training fellowship in Nutrition
and Cancer beginning immediately. This National Cancer Institute sponsored training program
supports each trainee up to three years including stipend, health care and related costs. Candidates
must have either an MD or a PhD degree, and must be either a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Qualified and interested minority candidates are particularly sought.

The emphasis of this training program is on cross-disciplinary training, i.e., requiring trainees to be
exposed to fields of at least one discipline outside the discipline of their Ph.D. This field should be
relevant to nutrition and cancer etiology and prevention research, including population-based
studies on cancer epidemiology and etiology, laboratory-based nutritional studies in animals, clinicbased
experimental studies in human nutrition, molecular epidemiology studies of genetic and
biochemical markers on cancer susceptibility, cancer prevention and survivorship studies.
Upon successful completion, graduated trainees will be highly qualified to accept entry level
research positions in academic departments of epidemiology, preventive medicine, human nutrition,
or community health; or in public or private agencies engaged in cancer epidemiology and
prevention research, especially tailored to dietary components. In short, we train fellows in
research to pursue research careers.

Those without formal epidemiologic, statistical or nutrition training are required to take
supplemental coursework, or get an MPH in epidemiology or MS in Nutrition. The primary aim of
this training program is to develop individuals with competence in research skills in nutrition and
cancer with an emphasis in cross-disciplinary training.
The Division has a faculty of 56, including scholars in cardiology, behavioral science, biostatistics,
epidemiology, nutrition, and health education. The Nutrition Graduate Program has 53 faculty
members.

For more information on the training program, see the following website:
http://www.epi.umn.edu/research/training/t32training.shtm

Inquiries or responses to: Jian-Min Yuan, MD, PhD
Director and PI of Nutrition and Cancer Training Program
Division of Epidemiology & Community Health
School of Public Health
University of Minnesota
1300 South 2nd St., Suite 300
Minneapolis, MN 55454-1015
Telephone: 612-625-8056
Fax: 612-624-0315
Email: jyuan@umn.edu

Jian-Min Yuan, MD, PhD
Director and PI of Nutrition and Cancer Training Program
Division of Epidemiology & Community Health
School of Public Health
University of Minnesota
1300 South 2nd St., Suite 300
Minneapolis, MN 55454-1015
Telephone: 612-625-8056
Fax: 612-624-0315
Email: jyuan@umn.edu

Post-Graduate Fellowship
Seattle, WA

The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation is seeking a Post-Graduate Fellowship in Seattle.  The Post-Graduate Fellowship is an intensive training program that provides opportunities both for self-directed research and interdisciplinary collaboration in health metrics. Strong candidates for this program have graduate-level training in quantitative methodology from one of the following areas: health policy, economics, mathematics, computer science, statistics, biostatistics, epidemiology, health services, demography, engineering, physics, medical sciences, or other related fields.  The Post-Graduate Fellowship (PGF) combines academic research, education and training, and professional work with progressive, on-the-job training and mentoring from an illustrious group of professors and researchers.

The purpose of the fellowship is to: Enhance skills in conducting in-depth, methodological research on a variety of global health topics with mentoring from faculty and researchers who are the leading minds in their fields.  Advance knowledge of quantitative analytical methodologies and their application to global health.  Develop understanding of the current global health landscape and its challenges.  Strengthen the ability to design and implement research projects and mentor junior researchers.  Prepare fellows for future positions in academia, national health agencies, international organizations, and foundations.

The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation is a new organization at the University of Washington. Its mission is to monitor global health conditions and health systems as well as to evaluate interventions, initiatives, and reforms. It uses cutting-edge techniques to tackle some of the most difficult and critical questions in global health and find answers that will become the foundation for better policies and, ultimately, better health.

IHME fellows work in one or two of six IHME focus areas: Generating systematic estimates of health outcomes, including mortality, causes of death, and the overall burden of disease.  Measuring the coverage of specific health interventions and  estimating the quality of care.  Tracking, measuring, and analyzing donated funding for health and how it affects national government health spending.  Estimating the costs and effectiveness of health service delivery platforms and interventions.  Conducting impact evaluations of policies, interventions, and  programs and assessing health system performance.  Developing survey instruments and creating analytical tools to harness the value of data from national and international health information systems and from locally available sources.

Fellows receive training through on-the-job research, methods workshops, access to University of Washington courses, and on-site lectures and seminars.  Fellows contribute directly to IHME's research agenda through their involvement in work groups, development of new methods, and managing and driving research projects to meet deliverables.  Post-Graduate Fellowships are appointed at IHME for one year, with the possibility of renewal for a second year upon mutual agreement. The salary is $50,000. As University of Washington employees, fellows are eligible for an insurance benefits package that includes a choice among several medical and dental insurance plans, life insurance, and long-term disability. Please note that there is no retirement package included with this appointment.

QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered for a Post-Graduate Fellowship, candidates must have the following: A Ph.D. or MD.  A strong quantitative background.  Advanced research experience, especially with data analysis and statistical methods.

TO APPLY: Applications for the IHME Post-Graduate Fellowship are due February 15  and must include: 1. A cover letter that includes: Your full contact information (address, phone number, and email).  The name, affiliation, and full contact information of three  references.  Which of IHME's areas of work you are most interested in.  How you learned about the program.  2. Your curriculum vitae or resume.  3. A personal statement describing your interest in IHME and your professional and academic interests and objectives. Personal statements should be between 750 and 1,000 words.  4. Three sealed letters of recommendation.  5. The educational transcript from your highest degree attained. If your transcripts are not in English, please also provide a listing of all coursework with grade and credit hour information.  6. An English reprint of your most significant publication or research paper.  7. Proof of proficiency in English for candidates whose native language is not English. Candidates who have completed a degree wholly in English can provide a copy of their degree.

All other candidates should send a copy of their scores on an approved English language test, specifically: * The Princeton Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): For the paper-based test, minimum overall score of 600, including a minimum score of 5.0 in the test of written English; for the computer-based test, minimum overall score of 250, including a minimum score of 5.0 in the test of written English; for the Internet-based test, a minimum overall score of 100, including a minimum score of 24 in the test of written English.  * The British Council International English Language Testing System (IELTS): A minimum score of 7.0 overall, including a minimum score of 7.0 in the written component.

Applications can be mailed to: Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington, Attention: PGF Program, 2301 Fifth Ave., Suite 600, Seattle, WA 98121, USA.  CVs/resumes and personal statements may be emailed to pgf@healthmetricsandevaluation.org.  More information about the PGF program and the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation can be found at: http://www.healthmetricsandevaluation.org

 

pgf@healthmetricsandevaluation.org.

Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington, Attention: PGF Program, 2301 Fifth Ave., Suite 600, Seattle, WA 98121, USA.

• Develop Research protocols
• Modify and enhance survey questionnaires
• Collect and analyze data from appropriate sources
• Report findings and recommendations
• Write papers for peer review journals
• Provide logistical support to IERHB
• Develop evaluations to assess the problem, target audience needs, and implementation process;
• Assessments to identify unmet needs in programs, organizations or communities;
• Process evaluations to monitor the administrative, organizational, or operational characteristics of a program;
• Outcome and impact evaluations to examine program results.

• Primary literature reviews
• Health Information System (HIS) surveillance data
• Focus groups
• Key informant interview
• Surveys and questionnaires
• Case studies
• Participant observation

• Prepares background documents as needed to support critical missions
• Assists with program logistics and pre-deployment of staff
• Assists with logistical support for university and other training courses

Additional Requirements: In addition to meeting the basic 
entry qualification requirements applicants must have
had one year of specialized experience. Specialized Experience
is experience that equipped the applicant with
the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform 
successfully the duties of the position, to include experience 
in planning, and evaluating epidemiological interventions
related to reproductive health prevention and control programs 
and/or other related chronic diseases/risk factors.

Tour of duty: From start date for one year with opportunity for  renewal for multiple consecutive years.  

Work Station: Atlanta GA USA

Through a generous grant from the Fred H. Bixby Foundation, the
Population Council has created the Bixby Fellowship Program to expand
opportunities for recently trained social scientists and biomedical
researchers in the health and population fields.  Ten fellows have
participated in the program since 2007, and applications are currently
being sought for the 2010 competition.  

Bixby fellowships allow citizens of developing countries to work with
experienced mentors in the Council's international network of offices.
Fellows work on projects in one of three program areas: Reproductive
Health, HIV/AIDS, and Poverty, Gender and Youth.  

The deadline for applications is 15 January, 2010.  A description of the
program and details about the application process are available on the
Council's website at: www.popcouncil.org/slr/Bixby/Bixby_home.html.

For more information, please contact the Fellowship Coordinator at:
bixbyfellowship@popcouncil.org.

the Fellowship Coordinator at:
bixbyfellowship@popcouncil.org.

Post-Graduate Fellowship
Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation
 

Call for Applications
The Post?Graduate Fellowship is an intensive training program that provides opportunities both for
self?directed research and interdisciplinary collaboration in health metrics. Strong candidates for this
program have graduate?level training in quantitative methodology from one of the following areas:
health policy, economics, mathematics, computer science, statistics, biostatistics, epidemiology,
health services, demography, engineering, physics, medical sciences, or other related fields.
The Post?Graduate Fellowship (PGF) combines academic research, education and training, and
professional work with progressive, on?the?job training and mentoring from an illustrious group of
professors and researchers.
 

The purpose of the fellowship is to:
• Enhance skills in conducting in?depth, methodological research on a variety of global health
topics with mentoring from faculty and researchers who are the leading minds in their fields.
• Advance knowledge of quantitative analytical methodologies and their application to global
health.
• Develop understanding of the current global health landscape and its challenges.
• Strengthen the ability to design and implement research projects and mentor junior
researchers.
• Prepare fellows for future positions in academia, national health agencies, international
organizations, and foundations.
 

The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation is a new organization at the University of
Washington. Its mission is to monitor global health conditions and health systems as well as to
evaluate interventions, initiatives, and reforms. It uses cutting?edge techniques to tackle some of the
most difficult and critical questions in global health and find answers that will become the foundation
for better policies and, ultimately, better health.
 

IHME fellows work in one or two of six IHME focus areas:
• Generating systematic estimates of health outcomes, including mortality, causes of death,
and the overall burden of disease.
• Measuring the coverage of specific health interventions and estimating the quality of care.
• Tracking, measuring, and analyzing donated funding for health and how it affects national
government health spending.
• Estimating the costs and effectiveness of health service delivery platforms and interventions.
• Conducting impact evaluations of policies, interventions, and programs and assessing health
system performance.
• Developing survey instruments and creating analytical tools to harness the value of data from
national and international health information systems and from locally available sources.
 

Fellows receive training through on?the?job research, methods workshops, access to University of
Washington courses, and on?site lectures and seminars. Fellows contribute directly to IHME’s
research agenda through their involvement in work groups, development of new methods, and
managing and driving research projects to meet deliverables.
 

Post?Graduate Fellowships are appointed at IHME for one year, with the possibility of renewal for a
second year upon mutual agreement. The salary is $50,000. As University of Washington employees,
fellows are eligible for an insurance benefits package that includes a choice among several medical
and dental insurance plans, life insurance, and long?term disability. Please note that there is no
retirement package included with this appointment.
 

Eligibility
To be considered for a Post?Graduate Fellowship, candidates must have the following:
• A PhD or MD
• A strong quantitative background
• Advanced research experience, especially with data analysis and statistical methods.
 

Application requirements

Applications for the IHME Post?Graduate Fellowship are due February 15 and must include:
1. A cover letter that includes:
• Your full contact information (address, phone number, and email).
• The name, affiliation, and full contact information of three references.
• Which of IHME’s areas of work you are most interested in.
• How you learned about the program.
2. Your curriculum vitae or resume.
3. A personal statement describing your interest in IHME and your professional and academic
interests and objectives. Personal statements should be between 750 and 1,000 words.
4. Three sealed letters of recommendation.
5. The educational transcript from your highest degree attained. If your transcripts are not in
English, please also provide a listing of all coursework with grade and credit hour information.
6. An English reprint of your most significant publication or research paper.
7. Proof of proficiency in English for candidates whose native language is not English.
 

Candidates who have completed a degree wholly in English can provide a copy of their
degree. All other candidates should send a copy of their scores on an approved English
language test, specifically:
* The Princeton Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): For the paper?based test,
minimum overall score of 600, including a minimum score of 5.0 in the test of written
English; for the computer?based test, minimum overall score of 250, including a
minimum score of 5.0 in the test of written English; for the Internet?based test, a
minimum overall score of 100, including a minimum score of 24 in the test of written
English.
* The British Council International English Language Testing System (IELTS): A minimum
score of 7.0 overall, including a minimum score of 7.0 in the written component.

How to submit your application
Applications can be mailed to:
Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation
University of Washington
Attention: PGF Program
2301 Fifth Ave., Suite 600
Seattle, WA 98121, USA
CVs/resumes and personal statements may be emailed to pgf@healthmetricsandevaluation.org
More information about the PGF program and the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation can be
found at: http://www.healthmetricsandevaluation.org

The Villers Fellowship
The Villers Fellowship for Health Care Justice ( http://ga3.org/ct/3pAGWQM1Br1x/ ) was created in 2005 by Philippe Villers, Founder and President of Families USA. Villers Fellows work in our health policy department and assist our organization's efforts to improve access to health coverage for all Americans, especially for low-income and other vulnerable communities. Specifically, Villers Fellows will conduct research on a range of health care policy issues, and write and contribute to publications that are relevant to current health policy debates.
In creating the fellowship, Mr. Villers aspired to develop a network of young leaders who share a passion for health care justice. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to health care justice work following their year as a fellow. Additionally, in order to encourage the development of future leaders, Villers Fellows must commit to mentoring at least one person over the course of their careers.
The application deadline for the Villers Fellowship is January 15, 2010.
You can find more information, including a downloadable application form, on our
Web site: http://www.familiesusa.org/about/the-villers-fellowship.html ( http://ga3.org/ct/3pAGWQM1Br1x/ )
If you have any questions about the Villers Fellowship for Health Care Justice or would like to request hard copies of the application brochure, please contact me at villersfellowship@familiesusa.org.
 

The fellowships are year-long, full-time, salaried positions at our office in Washington, DC. Each year, one candidate will be selected for each fellowship. Selected fellows will receive a compensatory package that includes an annual salary of $38,000 and excellent health care benefits.

Melissa Rosenblatt
Director, Internship and Fellowship Program
Families USA
1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20005
202-628-3030, 202-347-2417 (fax)

The Wellstone Fellowship
The Wellstone Fellowship for Social Justice ( http://ga3.org/ct/e1AGWQM1Br13/ ) aims to advance social justice through health care advocacy by focusing particularly on the unique challenges facing communities of color. Through this fellowship, established to honor the memory of the late Senator Paul D. Wellstone, we hope to expand the pool of talented social justice advocates from underrepresented racial and ethnic minority groups.
The ideal candidate must demonstrate an interest in health care policy and racial/ethnic health disparities. Additionally, we are looking for an individual who displays the potential to contribute to social justice work after their year of hands-on experience as a fellow.

You can find more information, including a downloadable application form, on our Web site: http://www.familiesusa.org/about/wellstone-fellowship.html ( http://ga3.org/ct/e1AGWQM1Br13/ )
The application deadline for the Wellstone Fellowship is February 5, 2010.
 
If you have any questions about the Wellstone Fellowship for Social Justice or would like to request hard copies of the application brochure, please contact me at wellstonefellowship@familiesusa.org.
Fellowships are year-long, full-time, salaried positions at our office in Washington, DC. Each year, one candidate will be selected for each fellowship. Selected fellows will receive a compensatory package that includes an annual salary of $38,000 and excellent health care benefits.

Melissa Rosenblatt
Director, Internship and Fellowship Program
Families USA
1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20005
202-628-3030, 202-347-2417 (fax)

wellstonefellowship@familiesusa.org

If you have any questions about this fellowship, please feel free to contact  Heather Roney at fellowships@aphl.org.

CSTE, in collaboration with the CDC, has established a fellowship
program to train recent graduates in the field of applied epidemiology.
Fellows are carefully matched to a state health department for a 2 year
fellowship position. The fellowship provides rigorous training in
applied epidemiology under the training of experienced mentors. Fellows
are matched to a host site based on program area of interest.  Program
areas include infectious disease, maternal and child health,
environmental health, chronic disease, injury, substance abuse, and
occupational health. 
 
The CDC/CSTE Fellowship is designed for recent master or doctoral level
graduates in epidemiology or a related field who are interested in the
practice of public health at the state or local level. While the program
provides rigorous training for its participants, it is also designed
with flexibility in order to meet the particular interests of the
Fellow. Fellows are carefully matched to host agencies based on the
career interests of the Fellow and available opportunities of the host
agency. Program participants will develop a comprehensive set of core
skills through competency-based training.

Each Applied Epidemiology Fellow is assigned to a designated host health
agency and two highly trained and experienced mentors (primary and
secondary mentors). Host health agencies are CDC and CSTE approved, with
demonstrated capacity to provide an Applied Epidemiology Fellow with
technical training, research opportunities, and practical experience in
the application of epidemiologic methods.

Closely designed after the Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) program
and using a mentorship model, The CDC/CSTE Applied Epidemiology
Fellowship offers a unique opportunity for graduates to acquire and
develop epidemiologic skills during a high quality, on-the job-training
program in public health practice. Fellows work closely with highly
trained and experienced epidemiologists at the state and local level, as
well as those working at the federal level with the CDC. All Fellowship
graduates have secured permanent positions and most are furthering their
careers in epidemiology at the state or local level.

Qualifications:

1. MPH, MSPH, MS or equivalent, or advanced degree in a health related
field.

2. Completion of at least 3 graduate-level epidemiology courses and 1
graduate-level biostatistics course.

3. Desire to pursue a long-term career in epidemiology at the state or
local level

4. US Citizenship

Organization Description:

For more than five decades, CSTE and CDC have worked together in
partnership to improve the public's health by supporting the efforts of
epidemiologists working at the state and local level and by promoting
the effective use of epidemiologic data to guide public health practice
and improve health.

CSTE is a professional association of over 1050 public health
epidemiologists working in states, local health agencies, and
territories. CSTE works to establish more effective relationships among
state and other health agencies. It also provides technical advice and
assistance to partner organizations, such as the Association of State
and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO), and to federal public health
agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
CSTE members have surveillance and epidemiology expertise in a broad
range of areas including occupational health, infectious diseases,
immunization, environmental health, chronic diseases, injury control,
and maternal and child health.

For more information please visit our website: www.cste.org

The goal of the State Policy Fellowship Porgram is to help build a diverse generation of future leaders who will shape state policies that affect disadvantaged families abnd communities. With the overwhelming majority of states facing budget shortfalls that could lead to severe cuts in public services, fellows will play a particularly vital role in affecting budget policies of importance to low- and moderate- income families.

The Fellowship is sponsored by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, a national policy institute, and the State Fiscal Analysis Initiative (SFAI), a network of public policy organizations in over 30 states that participate in debates over budget and tax issues and other issues in their states that affect disadvantaged communities and families,

Below are the key details on the program:

• Fellows will spend two years as entry-level analysts working with a state policy organization belonging to the nationwide SFAI network or with the Center's state fiscal division in Washington, D.C.
• Fellows will research and write analyses on current policy issues; brief policy makers, journalists, and others on these issues; and serve as a resource for advocates and community groups.
• Each fellow will recieve an annual salary of $45,000-$50,000 (regional salary adjustments may be applied to higher-cost locations). In addition, health benefits will be included.
• Fellows will participate in a career development program that includes a week-long seminar in Washington, D.C. and additional training and professional development opprotunities, including national policy conferences. Additionally, fellows will be partnered with mentors who are leaders in their field.
• To be eligible for the program, candidates must 1) have a graduate degree in public policy, public affairs, economics, social work, public health, law, or a related field by August 2010, 2) have a strong academic record, and 3) be eligible to work in the United States for the two-year durations of the program.

For complete requirements include a personal essay, resume, copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and two letters or reccomendation. Completed applications must be submitted by January 15, 2010, but we encourage applicants to apply earlier. The fellowship will begin in the latter part of August 2010.

For complete program information, please visit www.cbpp.org/fellowship. If you have questions, contact Tianca Crocker at fellowship@cbpp.org. or (202) 408-1080.

For complete program information, please visit www.cbpp.org/fellowship . To download a PDF copy of the program brochure, go here http://www.cbpp.org/fellowship/brochure.pdf . If you have questions, contact Tianca Crocker at fellowship@cbpp.org or (202) 408-1080. 

The Josephine De Kármán Fellowship Trust was established in 1954 by the late Dr. Theodore von Kármán, world renowned aeronautics expert and teacher and first director of the Guggenheim Aeronautical Laboratory at the California Institute of Technology, in memory of his sister, Josephine, who passed away in 1951.  The purpose of this Fellowship program is to recognize and assist students whose scholastic achievements reflect Professor von Kármán's high standards.

2010-2011 FELLOWSHIP GUIDELINES AND QUALIFICATIONS

Applications are available at www.dekarman.org. If you wish to receive an application in the mail, submit your request via the website or send your request to P.O. Box 3389, San Dimas, CA 91773.

Complete applications, including official transcripts of applicant’s graduate and undergraduate studies at institutions in the United States and and two letters of recommendation, must be received by the fellowship committee IN ONE PACKAGE postmarked no later than midnight, January 31, 2010. Late applications will not be considered.

Announcement of awards will be made approximately April 15, 2010.

A minimum of ten (10) fellowships, $22,000 for graduate students and $14,000 for undergraduate students, will be awarded for the regular academic year (fall and spring semesters or the equivalent where the quarterly system prevails), paid through the fellowship office of the university in which the recipient is enrolled for study in the United States. Study must be carried out only in the and all funds must be expended only within this country.

The fellowship is for one academic year and may not be renewed or postponed.

DeKarman fellowships are open to students in any discipline, including international students, who are currently enrolled in a university or college located within the United States. Only candidates for the PhD who will defend their dissertations by June 2011 and undergraduates entering their senior year (will receive bachelors degree in June 2011) are eligible for consideration. Postdoctoral and masters degree students are not eligible for consideration. Special consideration will be given to applicants in the Humanities.

Potential applicants should note that the competition for DeKarman fellowships is extreme. For the cycle, the committee reviewed 288 applications and awarded 11 fellowships. To be competitive, graduate applicants should have outstanding letters of recommendation, significant publications, and have completed several chapters of the dissertation at the time of application. Undergraduate applicants should have exceptional recommendations and grades plus a compelling record of original research or scholarship. Although the competition is open to students from any university or college, the vast majority of awards go to students at top-tier schools.

Additional Information of Interest to Applicants:

1. Students who are not citizens of the may apply for a Josephine de Karman Fellowship if they are already enrolled in a university located in the United States and if they will be in the by the July preceding the fall semester of the academic year for which they have enrolled.

2. The fellowships will be paid directly through the fellowship office of the university in which the successful candidate is enrolled for study in the .United States. One half will be paid in September and one half the following February. THE UNIVERSITY’S INDIRECT COST RATE MAY NOT BE APPLIED TO THE FELLOWSHIP. THE FELLOWSHIP IS FOR MERIT, BASED ON A NATIONAL COMPETITION. THEREFORE, IT IS HOPED THAT ONGOING SUPPORT COMMITMENTS ARE MAINTAINED.

3. The names, universities, and departments (and dissertation titles of PhD candidates) of Josephine de Karman Fellowship awardees may be published on the Dekarman.org website.

4. By the end of December following completion of their fellowship year, awardees are required to submit a one to two page report on their achievements as a result of having held a Josephine de Karman Fellowship. This will normally be in the form of a letter to the Josephine de Karman Fellowship Committee, .P.O. Box 3389, San Dimas, CA 91773. Graduate student awardees are asked to include with this letter a current abstract of their dissertation.

For more information, please use the following link:

http://www.dekarman.org/

Contact Information:
Judy McClain,
Fellowship Secretary Josephine de Karman Fellowship Trust P.O. Box 3389
San Dimas, CA 91773
909-592-0607
Website: www.dekarman.org
Email: info@dekarman.org

Also, please use the following link to contact the organization:

http://www.dekarman.org/ContactUs.aspx

Main Line Health Administrative Fellowship

FELLOWSHIP DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES
The Administrative Fellowship will focus on dealing with issues relating to how a complex health care system functions. The Fellow will have a diverse, hands-on experience with the opportunity to experience areas such as corporate structure, capital finance, operations, and system-wide strategic planning. The Fellow will explore various project opportunities through rotations with Senior Executives and work with his/her preceptors in the selection of project work to align with the Fellow’s objectives and the organization’s needs. Projects will help the Fellow develop leadership, interpersonal communication, and decision-making skills. In addition to project work, the Fellow will attend Senior Management and Board meetings, which will aid in the understanding of a complex health care system. Preceptors include
the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the Vice President of Planning and Business Development.

Sample of Fellowship Projects and Activities
The following is a list of possible fellowship projects and activities. This list is not exhaustive of the Fellow’s opportunities.
• Research and feasibility analysis of new service line
• Participation in facility and space planning
• Planning for strategic system initiatives
• Attend Senior Management meetings and System Board meetings
• Shadow doctors, nurses, residents, departments, etc.
• Participate in regional healthcare organizations like the Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania, the Delaware Valley Healthcare Council, and the Advisory Board
• Process/system improvement projects
• Patient/employee/physician satisfaction activities
 

APPLYING
Applicants for the Main Line Health Fellowship must have a master’s degree in healthcare
administration, business administration, or an equivalent from an accredited graduate program. Applicants who will receive their master’s degree upon completion of this fellowship are also eligible to apply. Interested applicants should send the following:
• Cover letter
• Resume/CV
• One page personal statement describing how the Main Line Health System Fellowship will help you achieve your goals
• Three letters of reference (one from your program director)
• Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts
 

Application deadline: October 2, 2009
Selection announcement date: Late November 2009
Start date: July 2010

 

Mailing address for application materials:
Main Line Health
130 S. Bryn Mawr Avenue
1st Floor, D-Wing
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Attn: Lauren Wixted and Fiona Duffy, Administrative Fellows

Additional Information
Selected applicants will have a phone interview scheduled with the Vice President of Planning and Business Development and the current Administrative Fellows by the end of October. Final candidates will be asked to travel to Main Line Health November 17th and 18th for an on-site interview. An offer will be made shortly after the on-site interview.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. What will my relationship be with co-preceptors?
The CEO, Jack Lynch, and the VP of Planning and Business Development, Joel Port, will serve as your preceptors. They will be your primary source of mentoring and can help you navigate the Main Line Health System. You will also be spending a lot of time with all of the Senior Executives across the system.

2. How much exposure will I have to senior executives?
The fellowship will give you an in-depth look at the behind the scenes workings of a major health system. You will have access to all senior executives and will find value in choosing one or more as your mentor. Attendance at most Senior Executive meetings and selected board meetings is a privilege granted to the fellow.

3. What are the salary and benefits?
The Main Line Health Administrative Fellowship provides a competitive salary and full benefits. In addition, the fellow will be able to attend at least one all-expenses paid trip to a professional conference.

4. What should I expect if I apply?
The fellowship is very competitive with as many as 50 applicants. There will be several rounds of interviews, including phone and on-site interviews. Once the application deadline arrives, Main Line Health will move quickly to identify the best candidates and invite them for on-site interviews with Senior Executives. An offer will be made in late November.

5. What will happen when the fellowship is finished?
MLH does not promise a position will be available upon completion of the fellowship. However, future system growth creates opportunities for positions and advancement.

6. Where would I live?
Many of Main Line Health’s organizations are located in the western suburbs of Philadelphia.
Depending on your preferences, you may choose to live in the vibrant area of Center City or in one of the chic neighborhoods on the Main Line. Main Line Health offers resources for identifying suitable housing arrangements and many of the employees are willing to offer their insider’s advice.

7. What is Southeastern Pennsylvania like?
Philadelphia is currently going through a renaissance, celebrating its historical beginnings while transforming into a city of the future. A great source of information is www.gophila.com which provides information on the city of Philadelphia as well as the surrounding countryside. If it’s downtown city action you’re after, check out www.centercityphila.org.

The Main Line, known for its high quality of life and upscale shopping, can be explored through websites like www.mainlinelife.com.

CONTACT US

Joel Port
VP of Planning and Business Development
Email: portj@mlhs.org

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT: http://www.mainlinehealth.org/doc/Page.asp?PageID=DOC000316

2-Year Full-Time Research Fellowship
(One Open Position)
 

U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
 

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) has an immediate opening for a 2-year research fellowship position in its Office of Food Defense, Communication and Emergency Response.
 

CFSAN is the part of FDA responsible for regulating most foods, cosmetics, and dietary supplements. Each year there are numerous foodborne illness outbreaks and other emergency events associated with products CFSAN regulates. When such events occur CFSAN provides scientific, policy, and regulatory guidance on steps to be taken to protect the public health and the Office of Food Defense, Communication and Emergency Response plays a central role in coordinating the Center’s response. In responding emergency incidents, information is received electronically from a variety of sources. A critical aspect of managing the Center’s emergency response is to track and organize the most pertinent, up-to-date information and data in a manner that risk managers can readily analyze it and use it to shape public health decisions.
 

The research fellow will serve as part of the Emergency Coordination and Response Team and will be responsible for extracting, organizing, and reporting information that is of critical importance in responding to foodborne illness emergencies. This includes assisting in the development of a systematic information management and information presentation mechanism for the data. The mechanism will be utilized during emergency situations and to provide data for analysis at later dates.
 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Extract and organize information from various sources and forms of information (i.e. e-mail, spreadsheets, etc.) related to foodborne illness outbreaks and food contamination events involving FDA/CFSAN regulated products and intentional acts of contamination.
• Prepare reports of emergencies for CFSAN staff and management
• Assist in the development of systems to manage information and organize key data in such a way as to facilitate risk management decision-making during emergency response
• Coordinate CFSAN’s analytical, enforcement, communication, and recall information collection with FDA’s Office of Crisis Management, FDA’s Office of Regulatory Affairs, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Provide technological assistance in reviewing and maintaining an electronic filing and storage system for the Emergency Coordination and Response Team.
• Communicate and coordinate with various scientific, information technology, and policy officials
• Work the late first shift overlapping into a second shift (12:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.). Hours may be flexible depending on type of emergency, outbreak, or recall).
• Minimal travel may be required.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of principles and applications of information technology and project management.
• Knowledge of food safety with a sufficient understanding of epidemiology, microbiology, and environmental investigations to allow the incumbent to interpret results with respect to FDA involvement and response is highly desirable but not required.
• Successful practical experience working on and with multi-disciplinary teams
• Excellent skills for preparing electronic and written documents and oral communication
• Masters degree in information technology, information management, informatics, or public health; OR a bachelors degree in one of the health or life sciences with strong experience in information management

Salary:

The stipend is $7,243.92 per month the first year and $7,461.23 per month the second year. Some funding is available for relocation and travel expenses.
 

Duty Location:
FDA/CFSAN, 5100 Paint Branch Parkway, College Park, MD 20740
 

How to apply:

Qualified applicants should apply by sending cover letter and resume to the following address:

Sherry McGarry
Acting Supervisor, Emergency Coordination and Response Team
FDA/CFSAN
5100 Paint Branch Parkway
HFS-015
College Park, MD 20740

***Please indicate on your application that you are applying for Position Code: ECRT-01***
For immediate consideration applicants may forward resumes or vitas to the following email address: ofdcer@fda.hhs.gov
The fellowship program is administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) and is open to all qualified U.S. citizens, and permanent resident aliens without regard to race, sex, religion, color, age, handicap, or national origin.