Behavioral Science Opportunity - CDC
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 fellowship opportunity is currently available in the Division of Foodborne, Waterborne, and Environmental Diseases (DFWED) of the National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
NCEZID aims to protect public health caused by a wide range of infectious diseases, focusing on diseases that have been around many years, emerging diseases, and zoonotic diseases. Part of this focus on infectious disease transmission involves behavioral health investigations of the interactions between hygiene and health to prevent and control waterborne disease outbreaks.
Joining DFWED, the selected participant will participate in the Waterborne Disease Prevention Branch to provide scientific and analytical support for behavioral science and epidemiologic research into the behavioral aspects of shigellosis transmission, prevention, and control in the United States.
The participant may be involved in the following activities:
- Supporting medical epidemiologists and behavioral scientists with an ongoing project to develop prevention materials for antibiotic resistant shigellosis in MSM community in metro Atlanta (GSU Seed Award)
- Supporting qualitative and quantitative analysis of focus group data resulting from ongoing GSU Seed Award project
- Engaging to develop prevention communication materials for MSM community
- Reviewing of existing guidance documents related to prevention and control of shigellosis outbreaks in child care settings
- Developing web content for new child care website that will highlight hygiene recommendations to help prevent transmission of diarrheal pathogens, including Shigella, in household and day care settings
- Creating guidance documents, fact sheets, educational posters, etc. for support of state based outbreak responses for shigellosis in childcare or MSM populations
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, GA area. Participants do not become employees of CDC, DOE or the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits.
- A Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, behavioral science, or a related field received within the last five years.
- Strong research and communication skills in the area of behavioral science and health education is desired.
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