A complete application consists of:

• An application
• Transcripts – Click here for detailed information about acceptable transcripts
• A current resume/CV, including academic history, employment history, relevant experiences, and publication list
• Two educational or professional references

All documents must be in English or include an official English translation.

If you have questions, send an email to CDCrpp@orau.org. Please include the reference code for this opportunity in your email.

A postgraduate fellowship opportunity is available within the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), in Atlanta, Georgia. ATSDR maintains a joint director’s office with the National Center for Environmental Health at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

ATSDR’s mission is to protect communities from harmful health effects related to exposures to natural and man-made hazardous substances. The fellow will be supporting tasks for two ATSDR initiatives, Choose Safe Places for Early Care and Education (CSPECE) and soilSHOP. The CSPECE program works to ensure that children are protected where they learn and play and the soilSHOP helps people learn if their soil is contaminated with lead, and how to reduce exposures to contaminated soil and produce. The participant will gain experience in marketing current program initiatives, developing communication content with the guidance of their mentor and strengthening partnership engagement through sharing success stories, news and updates. More information on CSPECE can be found at https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/safeplacesforECE/index.html. And more information on soilSHOP can be found at https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/soilshop/index.html.

Under the guidance of a mentor, the participant will be trained and gain experience by:

• Drafting, analyzing and reviewing communication materials for CSPECE and soilSHOP programs, including website updates, fact sheets, infographics, and newsletters, with guidance from mentor

• Collaborating with key staff on region-specific CSPECE & soilSHOP content and product development

• Evaluating communication products created by grantees, ATSDR staff, and partners to provide recommendations for improvement and help identify additional communication products to meet program goals

• Reviewing annual CSPECE reporting data; researching and implementing easy to read communications that best summarize major themes (infographic, fact sheet, etc.)

• Collaborating to create templates based on grantee, ATSDR staff, and partner needs

• Participating in CSPECE and soilSHOP Workgroup meetings and supporting workgroup members' communication tasks

   

** Desired Appointment Start Date:  October 1, 2018 **

**Length of Appointment:  One year **

This program, administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and CDC. The initial appointment is for one year, but may be renewed upon recommendation of CDC contingent on the availability of funds. The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. The appointment is full-time at CDC in the Atlanta, Georgia, area. Participants do not become employees of CDC, DOE or the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits.

Candidates should possess a Master’s degree in Environmental Health, Health Communications, Public Health or similar relevant educational background. Applicants should have received their degree within the last five years, or expect to complete all requirements for such a degree prior to starting the fellowship. 

• Advanced computer skills, especially in all Microsoft Office applications, including SharePoint and Publisher are desired but not required.  In the application, state the specific products or software for which the applicant has used.

• Detail-oriented; ability to edit written products to improve readability, comprehension, and clarity.

• Fast learner; ability to quickly summarize key points from large amounts of information from multiple sources relayed verbally or in writing.

• Innovative and creative; generate new ideas and methods to help accomplish program goals and be willing to learn new things.

•  Communication skills - give specific examples of products or experience in the application.

• Citizenship: LPR or U.S. Citizen
• Degree: Master's Degree or Doctoral Degree received within the last 60 month(s).
• Discipline(s):
  • Communications and Graphics Design (2 )
  • Environmental and Marine Sciences (2 )
  • Life Health and Medical Sciences (2 )