CDC Public Health Fellowship

Organization
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Reference Code
CDC-NCEH-2019-0223
How to Apply

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.

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

Application Deadline
12/31/2019 3:00:00 PM Eastern Time Zone
Description

*Applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis.

Two research opportunities are currently available within the Emergency Management, Radiation, and Chemical Branch (EMRCB), in the Division of Environmental Health Science and Practice (DEHSP) of the National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Emergency Management Section of DEHSP is CDC's focal point for science-based emergency management related to the environmental public health consequences of natural and technological disasters. This research opportunity will provide educational experience related to professional, programmatic, and scientific support to the Emergency Management Team (EMT) and the Associate Director for Emergency Management. 

The participant will obtain programmatic and scientific training from the Emergency Management Team (EMT) and the Associate Director for Emergency Management.  The training will include emergency management protocols and tools, researching peer reviewed publications, emergency response activation and disaster exercises, and coordination and evaluation of program development strategies. In addition, the participant will receive training related to coordinating and collaborating with multiple stakeholders on emergency management projects and activities.

Learning objectives for this opportunity include:

  • Understand the role of public health in managing environmental disasters
  • Understand CDC emergency operations protocols and processes
  • Develop the capability to function within the CDC Incident Management System (IMS)  (if opportunity arises)
  • Understand and articulate the role of mitigation and risk reduction as part of the disaster risk management cycle

The research opportunity may provide additional training opportunities in support of other activities related to the mission of EMS, with approval and guidance from the mentor.

Anticipated Appointment Start Date: October 14, 2019 or later

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 can be up to 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.

Qualifications

The qualified candidate should have received a master's degree in public health, preferably with a focus on environmental health and/or disaster management, or be currently pursuing the degree and will reach completion by December 31, 2019. Degree must have been received within five years of the appointment start date.

Preferred skills:

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Data analysis
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Eligibility Requirements
  • Degree: Master's Degree received within the last 60 months or anticipated to be received by 12/31/2019 11:59:00 PM.
  • Discipline(s):
    • Life Health and Medical Sciences (2 )
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