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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, and this posting will remain open until filled.

CDC Office and Location: A communications fellowship is currently available with the Office of Communication within the Division of Global Migration and Quarantine (DGMQ) at the National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia.

Research Project: The participant will be involved in communication projects for globally mobile populations (e.g. travelers, immigrants, refugees, migrants, binational populations).

• Contribute to responding to inquiries from the public about DGMQ topics in a timely manner
• Support DGMQ communication activities, including branch and unit activities as needed
• Contribute to the production and development of promotional and communication efforts
• Plan, conduct and analyze quantitative and quantitative research/data 
• Monitor and evaluate data to inform DGMQ’s programs
• Promote research translation and dissemination through written reports and oral/PPT presentations; data summaries and visualizations

Learning Objectives:

• To support and respond to public health emergencies, including COVID-19
• How to apply communication techniques and best practices to national and international public health problems, developing high-impact products
• How to monitor and evaluate communication and public health programs to improve their reach and effectiveness
• To clearly communicate with internal and external, governmental and non-governmental audiences

Mentor(s): The mentor for this opportunity is Allison Friedman (alf8@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 only.

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.

Questions: Please visit our Program Website. After reading, if you have additional questions about the application process please email ORISE.CDC.NCEZID@orau.org and include the reference code for this opportunity.

The qualified candidate should have received a bachelor's or master's degree (preferred) in one of the relevant fields, or be currently pursuing a master's degree. Degree must have been received within five years of the appointment start date.

Preferred skills:

• Ability to read, understand, analyze and translate numerical and textual data
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative data analysis software, including Excel, Dedoose
• Ability to conduct literature reviews, manage data sets
• Experience with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Strong listening, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, in a multidisciplinary and fast-paced team setting
• Experience in behavioral, communication and/or social sciences
• Experience in principles of clear communication, health literacy, and plain language of written content for multiple types of audiences
• Diverse experience in creating content for a variety of communication formats and platforms

• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
• Degree: Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree.
• Discipline(s):
  • Chemistry and Materials Sciences (12 )
  • Communications and Graphics Design (2 )
  • Computer, Information, and Data Sciences (17 )
  • Life Health and Medical Sciences (46 )
  • Mathematics and Statistics (10 )
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences (29 )

I have received a bachelor's or master's degree, OR am currently pursuing a master's degree.