Opioid Overdose Epidemic Fellowship

Organization
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Reference Code
CDC-NCIPC-2019-0001
How to Apply

A complete application consists of:

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.

Application Deadline
10/23/2018 3:00:00 PM Eastern Time Zone
Description

A fellowship opportunity is available with the Office of the Director, Division of Unintentional Injury Prevention (DUIP) within the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia.

Under the guidance of a mentor, this opportunity offers the ability to work on high-priority, high-impact issues in unintentional injury prevention, including opioid/drug overdose prevention. The Division’s strategy includes conducting surveillance and research; building state, local, and tribal capacity for prevention; supporting providers, health systems, and players in implementing evidence-based practices; partnering with public safety to enhance prevention; and empowering consumers to make safe choices.

This fellowship will offer the opportunity to learn about and obtain training in the following activities:

  • research priorities and response to scientific policy concerns;

  • research methodology, design, and implementation;

  • scientific regulations pertaining to data collection and human subjects research;

  • tracking national health objectives;

  • best practices in scientific training;

  • responding to policy and partnership requests; and

  • reviewing scientific products for accuracy and consistency with CDC and HHS policy.

** Desired Start Date:  December 1, 2018 **

** Length of Appointment:  8 months **

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 eight (8) months, 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
  • Master’s degree or higher in public health, epidemiology, behavioral science or other related field. A doctoral level degree is preferred.

  • Knowledge of developing and helping to conduct trainings preferred but not required

Eligibility Requirements
  • Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
  • Degree: Master's Degree or Doctoral Degree received within the last 60 month(s).
  • Discipline(s):
    • Communications and Graphics Design (1 )
    • Environmental and Marine Sciences (1 )
    • Life Health and Medical Sciences (45 )
    • Other Non-Science & Engineering (5 )
    • Social and Behavioral Sciences (28 )
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