CDC Emergency Partners Information Connection (EPIC) Preparedness and Response Fellowship
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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
- One educational or professional recommendation. Your application will be considered incomplete, and will not be reviewed until one recommendation is submitted.
All documents must be in English or include an official English translation.
*Applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis.
CDC Office and Location: A research opportunity is currently available with the Emergency Partners Information Connection (EPIC) team within the Division of Emergency Operations in the Center for Preparedness and Response (CPR) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) located in Atlanta, Georgia.
Research Project: Under the guidance of a mentor and various CDC partners, the participant will have the opportunity to be trained in the development and assessment of CDC emergency communication resources. The participant will also have the opportunity to receive plain language and Crisis and Emergency Risk Communication (CERC) trainings.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn how CDC coordinates emergency-related information sharing and outreach efforts with partner organizations and target audiences using various channels
- Learn how to develop and clear emergency preparedness communications products and activities for partners and subscribers, which may include content for websites, fact sheets, success stories, newsletters, and articles
- Learn how to use the Zoom platform for webinars and Web-based meetings
- Learn how to collaborate with subject matter experts and other partners
- Learn the core functions of developing, maintaining and optimizing partnerships before, during and after a public health emergency response.
Mentor(s): The mentor for this opportunity is Lisa Briseno (hsi0@cdc.gov). If you have questions about the nature of the research please contact the mentor(s).
Anticipated Appointment Start Date: January 2022. 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: The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience.
Citizenship Requirements: This opportunity is available to U.S. citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR), and foreign nationals. Non-U.S. citizen applicants should refer to the Guidelines for Non-U.S. Citizens Details page of the program website for information about the valid immigration statuses that are acceptable for program participation.
ORISE Information: This program, administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and CDC. Participants do not become employees of CDC, DOE or the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE.
The successful applicant(s) will be required to comply with Environmental, Safety and Health (ES&H) requirements of the hosting facility, including but not limited to, COVID-19 requirements (e.g. facial covering, physical distancing, testing, vaccination).
Questions: Please visit our Program Website. After reading, if you have additional questions about the application process please email ORISE.CDC.CPR@orau.org and include the reference code for this opportunity.
The qualified candidate should have received a bachelor's or master's degree in one of the relevant fields. Degree must have been received within five years of the appointment start date.
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