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CDC Office and Location: A public health evaluation fellow opportunity is available in the Science and Evaluation Unit (SEU), Division of Partnership Support (DPS) within the National Center for STLT Public Health Infrastructure and Workforce at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is one of the major operation components of the Department of Health and Human Services. CDC protects America from health, safety and security threats, both foreign and in the U.S. Whether diseases start at home or abroad, are chronic or acute, curable or preventable, human error or deliberate attack, CDC fights disease and supports communities and citizens to do the same. CDC increases the health security of our nation. As the nation’s health protection agency, CDC saves lives and protects people from health threats. To accomplish its mission, CDC conducts critical science and provides health information that protects our nation against expensive and dangerous health threats, and responds when these arise.

Research Project: The DPS leverages partnerships to support CDC in developing the capacity of the public health system and state, tribal, local, and territorial departments of health to sustain and strengthen public health foundational, infrastructure, and workforce capabilities. The SEU sits in the Office of the Director in DPS. The function of the SEU is to make all division products and activities scientifically strong, clear, compelling, and leading to action. The DPS SEU promotes excellence in science and evaluation through data quality, scientific integrity, and innovation to advance public health priorities and outcomes. You will train with the Public Health Infrastructure Center, Division of Partnership Support, focusing on evaluation studies and projects, including the following diverse activities: 

• Participating in evaluation design and planning, performance measurement, quantitative and qualitative survey design and administration, data collection, data quality assurance processes, data management, data analysis, and data dissemination.
• Training on how to translate evaluation science into public health actions and results, and collaborate with public health professionals both inside and outside the organization.
• Searching, synthesizing, and interpreting information relevant to public health.
• Identifying and analyzing public health issues and their impact on public health systems, partnerships, and programs critical to the public health community.
• Training in using scientific information to engage partners.  
• Collaborating on the development of organizational objectives and strategies using key information and lessons learned. 
• Collaborating on the development of manuscripts for publication.
• Training on strategic partnership engagement and communication with colleagues, key partners, and other public health professionals inside and outside the agency to identify and address public health issues related to partnership support. 
• Training on processes for evaluation project management and coordination.

Learning Objectives: 

Mentor: The mentor for this opportunity is Cassandra Frazier (bkx9@cdc.gov). If you have questions about the nature of the research, please contact the mentor. 

Anticipated Appointment Start Date: October 2026. Start date is flexible and will depend on a variety of factors.

Appointment Length: The appointment will initially be for one year, but may be renewed upon recommendation of CDC and is contingent on the availability of funds.

Level of Participation: The appointment is full time.

Participant Stipend: Stipend rates may vary based on numerous factors, including opportunity, location, education, and experience. If you are interviewed, you can inquire about the exact stipend rate at that time and if selected, your appointment offer will include the monthly stipend rate.

The qualified candidate should have received a master's degree in one of the relevant fields. Degree must have been received within the past five years. 

Preferred Skills/Experience: Skills in public health monitoring and evaluation planning and design, planning and implementation of science-based data collection activities (qualitative and quantitative) and data analysis. Strong science communication skills, both written and oral. Experience in logic modeling, strategic planning, program planning, and implementation science is desirable.  

• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
• Degree: Master's Degree received within the last 60 month(s).
• Discipline(s):
  • Business (1 )
  • Communications and Graphics Design (2 )
  • Life Health and Medical Sciences (2 )
  • Mathematics and Statistics (1 )
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences (5 )

I certify that I have not previously been employed by CDC or by a contractor working directly for CDC.  I understand that CDC does not permit individuals with a prior employment relationship with CDC or its contractors to participate as trainees in the ORISE program. (Exceptions may be granted for individuals who, since the previous CDC employment, have obtained a new STEM degree which necessitates training in a new field.)