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• 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 Division of Preparedness and Emerging Infections (DPEI) within the National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is one of the major operation components of the Department of Health and Human Services. CDC works to protect America from health, safety and security threats, both foreign and in the U.S. Whether diseases start at home or abroad, are chronic or acute, curable or preventable, human error or deliberate attack, CDC fights disease and supports communities and citizens to do the same.

Research Project: The fellow will collaborate closely with a team of health communicators to develop a portfolio of communication products that describe the scientific and programmatic work of the division and its branches to internal and external audiences.  

• Identifying and developing messages that communicate the division’s work to internal and external audiences
• Writing and disseminating web-based information, which may include collaborating with web developers to plan web layout and apply usability best practices
• Developing health communication materials, such as stories, program summaries, questions and answers, fact sheets, social media postings, and infographics
• Producing and implementing communication plans for scientific publications or projects
• Creating plans to structure long-term projects and measure progress

As the fellow gains knowledge, the fellow may also participate in projects related to health equity, infectious disease preparedness, or communicating with special populations.   

• How to apply communication techniques and best practices to public health programs
• To communicate clearly with internal and external, governmental and non-governmental audiences
• How to identify communication objectives, analyze audiences, and develop the most appropriate messages and products to meet objectives and audience needs
• How to select the most effective communication channel to disseminate products and messages

Mentor(s): The mentor for this opportunity is Elizabeth Allen (lrk5@cdc.gov). If you have questions about the nature of the research please contact the mentor(s).

Anticipated Appointment Start Date: As soon as a qualified candidate is identified.  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.NCEZID@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 (e.g. English, Communication, Public Health), or be currently pursuing one of the degrees with completion by May 31, 2023. Degree must have been received within the past five years.

• Ability to quickly analyze different streams of information and translate them into language appropriate for multiple audiences
• Strong listening, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, in a team setting
• Experience in principles of clear communication, health literacy, and plain language of written content for multiple types of audiences
• Experience in creating content for a variety of communication formats and platforms

• Degree: Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree received within the last 60 months or anticipated to be received by 5/31/2023 11:59:00 PM.
• Discipline(s):
  • Communications and Graphics Design (4 )
  • Life Health and Medical Sciences (48 )
  • Other Non-Science & Engineering (3 )
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences (29 )