SD job at Centers for Disease Control

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SD job at Centers for Disease Control

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Posted by ""Andrew Jones"" <apjones@sustainer.org>
[This message was inadvertantly tagged on to the tail of John Voyer's
post - sorry for the confusion ]

Dear System Dynamics Community -

In April I emailed this list mentioning an upcoming job opening at the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the US, working as a
system dynamics specialist on a project addressing Type II diabetes.

Since then, there have been two developments. First, the position has now
been officially announced and a hiring team in Atlanta has formed. Second,
the technical requirements and responsibilities of the position have
increased; they are looking for someone with significant modeling experience
and skills (whereas in April the description was a step less technical).

All emails and CVs submitted in April were forwarded to Dr. Leonard Jack,
who is the point person for the hire. However, feel free to follow up again
with Dr. Jack given the new position description (pasted below).

Hoping our clients find a top-notch system dynamicist to hire!

Drew Jones
apjones@sustainer.org



Position Description


System Thinking and Modeling Fellow
Applied Behavioral Research, Epidemiology, Surveillance and Evaluation Team
Program Development Branch
Division of Diabetes Translation
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Atlanta, Georgia


The Program Development Branch, Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT) at
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia is
seeking a Fellow in Systems Thinking and Modeling. The Systems Thinking and
Modeling Fellow will assist with sustaining, implementing and building on
existing work undertaken by the Program Development Branch. The Program
Development Branch has utilized System Thinking and Modeling to identify and
improve national and state strategies for addressing the burden of diabetes.
This effort is accomplished primarily through the use of a system dynamics
simulation model and the application of other systems thinking tools/methods
as appropriate.

The Systems Thinking and Modeling Fellow will serve as a member on the
Applied Behavioral Research, Epidemiology, Surveillance, and Evaluation
(ABRESE) Team. This team consists of a an interdisciplinary team of public
health professionals with expertise in program evaluation, behavioral and
social sciences, epidemiology, surveillance, data analysis, program planning
and implementation, health education and consultation expertise. The team
serves as a resource to other complimentary teams in the Program Development
Branch that include: 3 Consultation Teams, the National Diabetes Education
Program, and the National Diabetes Wellness Program. In addition to serving
as a resource to other branch teams, the ABRESE team supports the vision and
mission of the Office of the Branch Chief and the Branch Management Team.

Key Responsibilities for the Systems Thinking and Modeling Fellow:

SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP
1. Bring to DDT, hand on experience in the development/application of
Systems Modeling/Dynamics
2. With the goal of expanding the science base, identify opportunities
to apply systems dynamics modeling as a method that augments the existing
methods/science base that provides decision support for goal setting,
program development and evaluation.
3. Contribute to the development of DDT's strategy for the application
of simulation modeling to DDT mission and goals
4. Provide the scientific leadership in model expansion and
improvement , i.e. Calibration for scope/scale as appropriate for use at the
state, regional and national level
5. Produce scientific articles and presentations on the DDT
experience/outcomes associated with the development and application of
systems dynamics modeling for improving diabetes strategy and outcomes.

TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER, TRAINING AND CAPACITY BUILDING
6. Assist with the transfer and application of the technology for use
by states by developing the technical assistance capacity that will be
required by DDT staff to provide technical assistance and consultation in
its real world application..
7. Provide facilitation (model assumptions, systems thinking
exercises, framing of policy issues that are derived from the model) for
use/application of the modeling tool in the ""learning lab"" setting among
cross sectoral stakeholders regarding the use of the simulation model as a
tool.
8. Build capacity within DDT for application of systems thinking
tools/approaches, as a strategy for leveraging assets and strengthening
systems (cross sectoral, interdisciplinary,
collaborative/integrated/synergistic) approaches to population level
interventions that result in measurable improvements in health outcomes.
9. Identify opportunities for expanding the constituency (among the direct
and indirect contributors essential to assuring the Ten Essential
Public
Health Services and to improve community health outcomes) for use of
Simulations modeling as a strategy for improving cross sectoral
decision
making and action.
10 Provide training as required.


Other Qualifications and Skills Required:

* Advance Training and Education (minimum Master Degree)
* At least 3 Years Experience
* Causal Mapping
* Simulation Modeling
* Applied Research
* Group Facilitation
* Consultation skills/experience/expertise
* Scientific Writing
* Publication of Scholarly Peer-Reviewed Articles
* Effective oral communication skills

Interested Candidates Should:

All interested individuals should forward an email expressing interest along
with a current resume to: Leonard Jack, Jr., PhD, MSc, Team Leader, Applied
Behavioral Research, Epidemiology, Surveillance, and Evaluation Team
(ABRESE) at: LJack@cdc.gov. Please be sure to provide contact information
in both your email and current resume to include: best telephone number(s)
to reach interested candidate, email and mailing addresses.

Any questions please contact Dr. Leonard Jack, Jr. at 770-488-5942 or
LJack@cdc.gov.

Salary:

Commensurate with experience

Deadline for Submitting Email Expressing Interest and Resume:

September 1, 2005



Andrew Jones
Sustainability Institute
8 Lynmar Avenue
Asheville, NC 28804
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apjones@sustainer.org
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Posted by ""Andrew Jones"" <apjones@sustainer.org>
posting date Mon, 8 Aug 2005 16:59:50 -0400
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