Military Family Health Analytics Internship

Organization
U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)
Reference Code
DCPH-A-2022-0008
How to Apply

Click on Apply at the bottom of the opportunity to start your application.

Description

The Department of Defense is offering graduate internships or fellowships for current and recently graduated students at the Defense Centers for Public Health - Aberdeen (DCPH-A).  The qualified candidate will be currently pursuing or have completed the degree by December 29, 2023.

What will I be doing?

As a Defense Centers of Public Health – Aberdeen (DCPH - A) participant, you will receive hands-on experience with population health analysis of secondary data.  You will have an opportunity to showcase your knowledge and skills as you take part in various analytic and writing tasks with various levels of autonomy.  The selected participant will be exposed to population-level analysis and modeling of National Survey of Children’s Health data with a focus on comparing differences between military and non-military families in regard to social, behavioral, and physical health indicators of interest. This study closely aligns with Department of Defense strategic priorities and aims to help military leaders better understand the health status of military families in comparison to the civilian population.

Why should I apply?

Under the guidance of a mentor, you will gain hands-on experience to support your academic and professional goals. Along the way, you will engage in activities and research in several areas. These include, but are not limited to:

 
  • Apply existing, and gain, new knowledge and skills (e.g., data analysis and interpretation, writing (abstracts, conference papers, reports etc.), database management) in public health prevention approaches in an applied military setting. 
  • Gain experiences in areas such as literature review, various analytic tasks, applied scientific writing for different audiences (e.g., military, scientific, practitioners), developing recommendations for varied stakeholders such as military leaders and prevention professionals, developing a communication and dissemination strategy. 
  • Engage and collaborate with project team members and occasionally collaborate with external partners of the DCPH-A.
  • Participate in independent research activities under the oversight of your DCPH-A mentor.

Where will I be located?

Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland

What is the anticipated start date?

DCPH-A is ready to make appointments immediately. Exact start dates will be determined at the time of selection and in coordination with the selected candidate. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and internships or fellowships will be filled as qualified candidates are identified.

What is the appointment length?

This opportunity is a part-time (less than 20 hours per week), 260-hour appointment. The appointment period and hours per week will be negotiated prior to Participant selection and stated in the offer letter to the selected Participant.  Factors that will be considered when determining appointment length and hours per week include project need and timeline, funding requirements, and Participant availability. 

What are the benefits? 

You will receive a stipend to be determined by DCPH-A. Stipends are typically based on a participant’s academic standing, discipline, experience, and research facility location. Other benefits may include the following:

  • Health Insurance Supplement (Participants are eligible to purchase health insurance through ORISE)
  • Relocation Allowance
  • Training and Travel Allowance

About DCPH-A

The Defense Centers for Public Health - Aberdeen's mission is to enhance Army readiness by identifying and assessing current and emerging health threats, developing and communicating public health solutions, and assuring the quality and effectiveness of the Army's Public Health Enterprise. Their vision is to be a world-class provider of public health services across the Army and DOD.  For more information about the DCPH-A, please visit https://phc.amedd.army.mil. 

About ORISE

This program, administered by Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and DoD. Participants do not enter into an employee/employer relationship with ORISE, ORAU, DoD or any other office or agency. Instead, you will be affiliated with ORISE for the administration of the appointment through the ORISE appointment letter and Terms of Appointment.  Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE.  For more information, visit the ORISE Research Participation Program at the U.S. Department of Defense.

 

Qualifications

The qualified candidate will be pursuing a Master of Public Health or related degree or will have completed the degree by December 29, 2023.

Highly competitive applicants will have education and/or experience in one or more of the following:

  • Potential participant should possess an understanding of research methodology and data collection, analysis and reporting specifically in the areas of public health, health promotion, and prevention.
  • Experience using quantitative (e.g., SPSS, SAS) software highly preferred. Candidates with fundamental knowledge of public health or social science theory and practice and ecological prevention approaches is strongly preferred.
  • Desirable skills include strong attention to detail, ability to operationalize ideas into concrete actions, strong interpersonal skills and written/oral communication skills, and intermediate to advanced Microsoft Word skills.

Application Requirements

A complete application consists of:

  • Zintellect Profile
  • Educational and Employment History
  • Essay Questions (goals, experiences, and skills relevant to the opportunity)
  • Resume (PDF)
  • Transcripts/Academic Records - For this opportunity, an unofficial transcript or copy of the student academic records printed by the applicant or by academic advisors from internal institution systems may be submitted. Click here for detailed information about acceptable transcripts.
  • One Recommendation. Your application will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed until one recommendation is submitted. We encourage you to contact your recommender(s) as soon as you start your application to ensure they are able to complete the recommendation form and to let them know to expect a message from Zintellect. Recommender will be asked to rate your scientific capabilities, personal characteristics, and describe how they know you. You can always log back in to your Zintellect account and check the status of your application.

If you have questions, send an email to ARMY-PHC@orise.orau.gov. Please list the reference code of this opportunity DCPH-A-2022-0008 in the subject line of the email. Please understand that ORISE does not review applications or select applicants; selections are made by the sponsoring agency identified on this opportunity. All application materials should be submitted via the “Apply” button at the bottom of this opportunity listing.  Please do not send application materials to the email address above.

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Eligibility Requirements
  • Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
  • Degree: Currently pursuing a Master's Degree or Doctoral Degree to be received by 12/29/2023 12:00:00 AM.
  • Overall GPA: 3.60
  • Discipline(s):
    • Life Health and Medical Sciences (1 )
    • Mathematics and Statistics (1 )
    • Social and Behavioral Sciences (4 )
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