CDC Diversity and Inclusion Fellowship

Organization
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Reference Code
CDC-NCIPC-2022-0019-A
How to Apply

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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.

Application Deadline
5/31/2022 3:00:00 PM Eastern Time Zone
Description

*Applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis.

CDC Office and Location: A research opportunity is currently available with the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) 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: Diversity, Equity, Belonging, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEBIA) is an agency and center priority, and NCIPC leadership has deemed DEBIA among the core values for the center. The fellow will have access to Center leadership and conduct fellowship activities by building and implementing a center-level framework and overarching strategy to advance DEBIA across the center in all organizational practices and operations.

Under the guidance of mentors, the participant will be trained to:

  • Conduct data calls and collaborate with division and office-level points of contact to document ongoing and planned activities related to DEBIA.
  • Collaborate with a subject matter expert(s) in DEBIA to ensure that center activities are based on the best available evidence
  • Participate in the coordination of activities related to a Strategy Sub-Committee, dedicated to drafting NCIPC’s DEBIA strategic plan.
  • Participate in the Committee on Diversity workgroup
  • Review assessments from the Center to help guide DEBIA-related activities, policies, and processes in all aspects of our work and operations.
  • Build competency on creating an inclusive and diverse workforce at every level, creating an accessible workplace where individuals feel a sense of belonging and safety, and embedding health equity into all aspects of NCIPC’s scientific and programmatic work.

Learning Objectives

  • Learn about the Injury Centers priority topic areas: adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), Suicide, and Overdose Prevention
  • Learn about the risk and protective factors for NCIPC topics
  • Learn about how content for internal and external audiences is reviewed and cleared within CDC
  • Gain knowledge on diversity, equity, belonging, inclusion, and accessibility
  • Learn about prevention of NCIPC topics
  • Deepen knowledge about existing gaps and opportunities in the published literature for Injury topics
  • Develop subject matter expertise and contribute to the evidence base

Mentor(s): The mentor for this opportunity is Gaya Myers (igs2@cdc.gov). If you have questions about the nature of the research please contact the mentor(s).

Anticipated Appointment Start Date: June 20, 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. A travel/training allowance may also be provided based on the discretion of the mentor and the CDC program. 

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.

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.NCIPC@orau.org and include the reference code for this opportunity.

Qualifications

The qualified candidate should have received a master's or doctoral degree in one of the relevant fields, or be currently pursuing one of the degrees with completion by the end of May 2022. Degree must have been received within the past five years.

Preferred skills:

  • Knowledge regarding violence prevention, prevention of substance abuse, or a related research area
  • A track record of scientific productivity demonstrating strong skills in methodology and study design, and quantitative data analysis
  • Strong written and oral communications skills exemplified by scientific publications and presentations
  • Ability to collaborate with other scientific and professional staff on research
Eligibility Requirements
  • Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
  • Degree: Master's Degree or Doctoral Degree received within the last 60 months or anticipated to be received by 5/31/2022 11:59:00 PM.
  • Overall GPA: 3.20
  • Discipline(s):
    • Life Health and Medical Sciences (46 )
    • Mathematics and Statistics (10 )
    • Social and Behavioral Sciences (29 )
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