Masters-Level Epidemiology Internship (Jan 2026 – Jan 2027)

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Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$15.000

Job Posting:

JR2025-00020569 Masters-Level Epidemiology Internship (Jan 2026 – Jan 2027) (Evergreen) (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

11-30-2025

Job Description:

The Epidemiology Internship offers hands-on experience in infectious disease data analysis, public health surveillance, and dashboard development. Interns will work alongside epidemiologists and program leaders to support efforts that monitor, prevent, and control healthcare-associated infections and antimicrobial resistance across Nebraska.

Key Project

HAI-AR Dashboard Development, Data Analysis, and Reporting

The intern will contribute to building and maintaining Power BI dashboards, analyzing antibiotic use and resistance data, and preparing reports that guide antibiotic stewardship and surveillance. This project continues the work of a previous CSTE Fellow and provides meaningful insight into public health data systems and applied epidemiology.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist with dashboard development and updates in Microsoft Power BI for infectious disease and antibiotic use datasets.

• Refresh and improve existing dashboards (e.g., Group A Streptococcus, C. difficile, Legionella).

• Support creation of new dashboards related to long-term care antibiotic use and Medicare Part D data.

• Conduct data analysis to assess antibiotic utilization and resistance trends.

• Prepare and update annual antibiotic use reports and Standard Utilization Rate (SUR) reports.

• Collaborate with the HAI-AR team to streamline reporting workflows and enhance data visualization.

• Participate in team meetings and assist with special projects as assigned.

Learning Objectives & Outcomes

• Translate complex data into clear, actionable public health insights.

• Demonstrate proficiency in Power BI and data analysis tools.

• Understand key principles of healthcare-associated infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship.

• Contribute to the development of state-level public health reports and dashboards.

• Build professional connections within Nebraska’s Division of Public Health.
  

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications : Currently enrolled in a graduate degree program at an accredited college or university (two-to-four-year institution) OR recently graduated (within one year) a graduate degree program at an accredited college or university (two-to-four-year institution).

Preferred Qualifications

• Current graduate student, preferably in Public Health, Epidemiology, Data Science, Biostatistics, or a related field.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Experience or interest in Power BI, Excel, or other data visualization tools.

• Detail-oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in an office setting.

Internship Details

• Internship is in-person at the Nebraska State Office Building in Lincoln.

• Students are expected to work at least 15 hours per week
  

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

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