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Research Assistant in Networks and Health Improvement, University of Glasgow

The MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit at the University of Glasgow is looking for a highly motivated network analyst to join the “Relationships and Health” research programme. This long term research post is funded for an initial period of 3.5 years. The successful applicant will:

– Have strong skills in R and inferential network analysis methods
– Work as part of a range of interdisciplinary project teams
– Analyse cross-sectional and longitudinal egonet and sociometric
network data
– Help to design, implement and evaluate network interventions to
improve health

For further information, please contact Mark.McCann@Glasgow.ac.uk or visit the Glasgow University Website and search for vacancy ref 038665. 

UW Updates Human Subjects Research Policy

Effective August 12th, 2020 the Human Subjects Division (HSD) has made changes to human subjects research that is allowed during the COVID-19 pandemic. These changes draw upon improved knowledge about how to effectively manage the risk of COVID-19 infection. This includes the addition of a COVID Relative Risk self-assessment tool.The advantages of the risk tool are:
  • Evidence-based
  • Captures the major known risks associated with COVID infection and severity
  • Easier for researchers to apply
  • Allows researchers to easily see what changes might significantly lower the COVID risk profile of a study
  • Can be easily adjusted/revised as new information about COVID risks and current pandemic status becomes known, though HSD intends to revise the scores and threshold infrequently and only when there is significant, reliable new information that would generally affect other UW operations as well.
Summary of the changes
1. No already-active research is being halted. Already-started research that met the earlier criteria for being conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be allowed.
2. Revised criteria for allowed research. All new and currently-halted research should be assessed against the revised criteria.
3. Requirements for all in-person research.  All research involving in-person interaction with participants, whether new or ongoing, must meet common-sense infection and risk control requirements (e.g., face coverings, screening for COVID symptoms).

2020 Virtual Summer Institute on Climate Extremes and Climate and Environmental Equity

An annual event where faculty, scientists, graduate students, and invited speakers focus on how climate and our physical and human world interact. Each year a new topic, showcasing emerging knowledge and ways in which disciplines intersect, is examined. Always an opportunity for team building and for full discussion of the alternative ways that research can be brought to focus on the pressing questions of today.

Organized by Becky Alexander, Director, UW Program on Climate Change, and Professor, UW Atmospheric Sciences,

Dates: September 14-18, 2020. Registration will remain open until September 1, 2020

#2020PCCSI  @uwpcc (for those who tweet)

This years’ summer institute is a re-imagining of how to engage across disciplines around an important climate issue of the day. We will explore climate extremes, as seen in marine and continental heatwaves, precipitation and hydrology, and related equity issues. Registration required by Sept. 1, 2020 !

Each day/session will be from 10:00am to 12:30pm and include

  • Presentations by invited speakers with introductions by faculty and graduate student session leads
  • break out group conversations
  • and a live panel discussion

 

Community-based Approaches to Strengthening Economic Supports for Working Families (Announcement Number: MP-CPI-20-005).

Award Ceiling: $450,000; Award Floor: $300,000. Estimated Total: $2,000,000. Application Due Date: August 17, 2020, 6:00 PM ET. The Community-based Approaches to Strengthening Economic Supports for Working Families initiative will serve low-income working families disproportionately at risk for adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), including racial and ethnic minority families. This initiative seeks to determine whether implementation of earned income tax credit (EITC) outreach and education activities in communities at higher risk for ACEs can result in (1) increased EITC receipt and (2) changes in risk and/or protective factors for ACEs. OMH expects projects funded under this initiative to: (1) establish multi-sectoral partnerships to support EITC outreach and education activities in communities at higher risk for ACEs; (2) plan and implement EITC outreach and education activities in communities at higher risk for ACEs; (3) develop and implement a process and outcome evaluation plan; (4) communicate and disseminate findings, successes and lessons learned; and (5) plan for sustainability of successful interventions.

Learn more about this FOA and how to apply.

15th Summer Institute on Migration and Global Health: “Protecting Migrants and Refugees During Pandemics”

The Health Initiative of the Americas at UC Berkeley is hosting its 15th Annual Summer Institute on Migration and Global Health which will take place virtually over 4 weeks in September. This year’s key topics include the impact of COVID-19 on migrants around the world, global migration history and patterns, global initiatives on migration and health, new immigration policies in the U.S., occupational health for migrants, and the relationship between climate change, migration and pandemics, among other topics. Simultaneous interpretation (English-Spanish) will be offered for the first time ever! Participants will have access to a virtual classroom where they can engage in discussion forums, find supplementary material, and watch the recorded sessions at their own convenience.
Registration Deadline: August 28|Course dates: September 1-24|Register here|