Exploring the Impact of Social Determinants on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): A Secondary Analysis of BRFSS Data
Required Availability
Fall 2024Course Credit?
NoPaid Position?
NoPreferred Majors
Data Analytics | General Health Studies | Health Education and Promotion | Population Health Sciences | Pre-Medical | Public HealthFaculty
Michael StellefsonDescription
Seeking motivated undergraduate student(s) to assist a professor in preparing grant proposals and manuscripts related to the association between social determinants of health and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). This position offers a unique opportunity for students interested in public health, health disparities, medicine, epidemiology, or related fields to gain hands-on experience in academic research and grant/manuscript writing. Key Responsibilities: • Assist in gathering, reviewing, and synthesizing relevant literature for grant proposals and research manuscripts. • Contribute to the drafting and editing of research proposals and academic manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals. • Help format and prepare references, tables, and figures for manuscripts in accordance with journal guidelines. • Attend periodic Zoom meetings with the professor to discuss project progress and tasks. • Assist in administrative tasks related to the preparation of research and grant materials (e.g., compiling documents, proofreading, etc.). Qualifications: • Strong interest in public health research and a desire to gain experience in academic writing and grant preparation. • Excellent written communication skills and responsive to email communication. • Ability to conduct thorough literature reviews and summarize key findings clearly. • Detail-oriented with the ability to follow formatting and citation guidelines. • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and literature search tools (e.g., PubMed, Google Scholar). • Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently after receiving task instructions. Benefits: • Gain valuable research experience in public health and health disparities. • Work closely with faculty and develop skills in grant writing and manuscript preparation. • Opportunity to potentially be acknowledged in publications and grants.
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