Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Sexual and Reproductive Health — Indiana University School of Public Health, Bloomington, Indiana
June 02, 2020
Dr. Larissa Jennings Mayo-Wilson is seeking applicants for a Post-Doctoral Fellowship position in sexual and reproductive health with her research group, EMERGE (Engaging MicroenterprisE for Research Generation and Health Empowerment) at the Indiana University School of Public Health, Bloomington, IN in the Department of Applied Health Science.
The Post-Doctoral Fellow will support the development and evaluation of a number of studies relating to economic-strengthening interventions (ESI) to reduce poverty and sexual and reproductive health disparities, including HIV, in young adults in the U.S. and sub-Saharan Africa. The overall goal of the EMERGE research group is: (1) to develop and test health-focused ESIs, such as microfinance, cash transfers, incentives, vouchers, workforce development, and financial literacy training, to reduce economic drivers of disparities in HIV and other SRH outcomes; (2) to examine how behavioral economics, such as present bias or endowment effect, and traditional poverty-related factors, including income insecurity and economic abuse, influence SRH decision-making relating to number and type of sexual partners, fertility preferences, and/or use of perinatal and sexually transmitted infections (STI/HIV) clinical services; and (3) to examine how mobile health technologies, such as text messages or mobile apps, can be used to increase SRH/HIV awareness and to measure economic and SRH/HIV outcomes. Areas of focus include maternal and perinatal health, HIV/STI, economic empowerment, mHealth, and behavioral economics, including skills in qualitative, epidemiological, or randomized clinical trial methodologies.
- Role and Responsibilities: The Post-Doctoral Fellow will perform research-related duties, as needed, on numerous projects within Dr. Jennings Mayo-Wilson’s current EMERGE research portfolio, including conducting human subjects research, writing peer-reviewed publications, writing grant proposals, supporting community partnerships, and presenting at scientific colloquia. Potential projects include data analyses, grant writing, or site support of studies working with young adults who are at-risk for HIV and experiencing homelessness in Baltimore, MD, vulnerable transgender women in Richmond, VA, people living with HIV and commercial sex workers in Uganda, and individuals who have been victimized by economic abuse and sexual violence in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. The Post-Doctoral Fellow will also work with Dr. Jennings Mayo-Wilson to define a scope of work involving their own research within the overall goal of the funded EMERGE project, including working with students affiliated with Dr. Jennings Mayo-Wilson’s research portfolio.
- Terms: The term of appointment is one year, equivalent to 12 months. The Post-Doctoral Fellow may start as early as September 1, 2020. Post-Doctoral Fellows will be faculty employees of Indiana University. During the period of the fellowship, the fellow is expected to live in the Bloomington or Indianapolis metropolitan areas
- Qualifications: Applicants are invited from any relevant public health discipline including social and behavioral sciences, epidemiology, applied health, biostatistics, health economics, informatics, or psychology. Candidates must have received a doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, ScD or equivalent) from an accredited educational institution by the start of appointment. The successful applicant will have research and program experience in sexual and reproductive health, perinatal health, HIV/AIDS, economic-strengthening interventions, vulnerable youth, mobile and digital health, or behavioral economics. Priority will be given to applicants who have documented experience leading and co-authoring peer-reviewed manuscripts and who are able to work independently, applying critical thinking and judgment.
Application Procedure: Interested candidates should submit applications at: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com (IU-Bloomington, Job #22005-01) or go directly to: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/9653. Applications must include a CV, cover letter summarizing research interests and fit for position, and a list of three references. Questions regarding the Post-Doctoral Fellowship may be directed to Dr. Larissa Jennings Mayo-Wilson, ljmayowi@iu.edu. Applications received by August 1, 2020 will receive full consideration
Dr. Donaldson Conserve Published in PLoS One
June 02, 2020
Congratulations to Dr. Donaldson Conserve, BSM Cohort 5, on his publication, "Local and national stakeholders’ perceptions towards implementing and scaling up HIV self-testing and secondary distribution of HIV self-testing by Option B+ patients as an assisted partner service strategy to reach men in Haiti"
Dr. Leah Robinson Promoted to Full Professor
June 01, 2020
Congratulations to Dr. Leah Robinson, BSM Cohort 2, on her promotion to Full Professor, Applied Exercise and Movement Science, at University of Michigan! Dr. Robinson also serves as the Director, Child Movement Activity, & Developmental Health Laboratory, Program Chair for Movement Science, and as a Research Professor, Center for Human Growth and Development.
Global Study to Test Malaria Drug to Protect Health Workers from COVID-19
May 27, 2020
With $9 million in philanthropic support, an international group of physicians and scientists is establishing a research network to evaluate promising therapies for COVID-19. The group, called the COVID-19 Research Outcomes Worldwide Network (CROWN) Collaborative, is testing whether the antimalaria drug chloroquine can prevent COVID-19 infection or decrease its severity in front-line health-care workers. An estimated 30,000 such workers from across the globe will participate in the clinical trial, which the collaborative is calling the CROWN CORONATION trial.
Hematology Psychologist Position, Atrium Health
May 27, 2020
LCI is searching for a Psychologist to join their Sickle Cell / Hematology team in Charlotte, NC. This Psychologist will provide psychological services to individuals with sickle cell disease and hemoglobinopathies across the lifespan who have emotional and psychological challenges in a comprehensive clinical setting working collaboratively with the medical team to establish treatment plans that optimize their overall outcomes. Responsibilities include:
- Attending meetings and serving on committees within LCI and the community as appropriate.
- Participating in research and quality Improvement as appropriate
- Training professional team members involved in the care of the patient about appropriate observational methods and behavior management techniques, and appropriate supportive roles in the patient's neuropsychological treatment.
- Clinical supervision for assigned Master's Level Psychologist, Psychometrist, and Masters or Doctoral candidate students roles in the patient's neuropsychological treatment. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or Psy.D. degree in Clinical Psychology including a full time 1 year pre-doctoral internship required. Completion of a full-time two year post-doctoral fellowship with training in chronic disease, chronic pain or similar field preferred. Ability to perform neuropsychological testing a plus.
Dr. Senu Apewokin Receives K08
May 18, 2020
Congratulations to Dr. Senu Apewokin, PRIDE CVD-CGE Cohort 5 as PI for receiving a K08, “Harnessing Induced Human Intestinal Organoids (iHIOs) and Metagenomics to Unravel Host Immune-microbiota Interactions During Cancer Chemotherapy-associated Clostridium difficile Infections” from NCI.
Dr. Donald Lynch Featured in Article Regarding COVID-19
May 18, 2020
Dr. Donald Lynch, FTG Cohort 7, was recently featured in an article, "UC Researchers Look at How COVID-19 Affects the Heart." Congratulations to Dr. Lynch.
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Vice Dean of Research Position UC Davis
May 18, 2020
The University of California, Davis School of Medicine is recruiting for a Vice Dean for Research at the Full Professor level in the Regular, Regular/In Residence, In Residence, or Clinical X series, with faculty responsibilities in clinical, research, and/or teaching duties in an appropriate academic department.
The Vice Dean for Research reports to the Dean of the School of Medicine and serves the School of Medicine on the Sacramento and Davis campuses. The Vice Dean will enable the success of basic, translational, clinical and social/behavioral/population researchers by providing leadership, vision, and mentoring as well as playing a facilitative role through positive relationships with campus-wide administration. The Vice Dean should have a vision for the future of research in academic health systems that includes innovation and collaboration that benefits patient care, promotes scientific advancements and will expand and diversify the research portfolio for the School of Medicine.
A detailed description, as well as, eligibility and application criteria for this opportunity is available at https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF03414.
Dr. Sharon Jones-Eversley Shares Insights on COVID with Philadelphia Inquirer
May 18, 2020
Below is an article that offers an unique perspective to COVID-19 from the lens of Thanatology andSocial Epidemiology. In the narrative and audio, Dr. Sharon D. Jones-Eversley, CVD Cohort 3, shares concerns about death disparities and chronic death exposures among Black families and communities who are disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. Here is a link to the story, which made the front page: https://www.inquirer.com/news/coronavirus-black-deaths-philadelphia-terry-funeral-home-covid19-race-disparity-homegoing-burials-20200504.html
Dr. Leah Robinson Receives R01 From NIH/NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF NURSING RESEARCH
May 18, 2020
Congratulations to Dr. Leah Robinson, BSM Cohort 2, for receiving her R01 "The Champ Afterschool Program: Promoting Physical Activity & Health in Children" from National Institute of Nursing Research.