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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.

*Applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis.

CDC Office and Location: A fellowship opportunity is available with the Influenza Division (ID) in the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia. This opportunity is eligible for 100% telework from Atlanta but may require some international travel.

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.

The mission of the Infectious Division (ID) is to improve global prevention and control of seasonal and novel influenza and improve influenza pandemic preparedness and response.

NCIRD - Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD) Home | CDC

ID - About Influenza Division | CDC

Research Project: Influenza poses one of the world’s greatest pandemic threats. CDC’s domestic and global teams work to build and maintain influenza surveillance, and laboratory capacity is essential for awareness of circulating and emerging influenza viruses. The Influenza Division supports the detection, control, and prevention of seasonal influenza, as well as novel and pandemic influenza in the United States and around the world. Within ID is the Global Influenza Branch (GIB), which maintains a global network of 8 regional hubs that support activities in more than 70 countries and works side-by-side with WHO Regional Offices and more than 120 international partners. GIB supports capacity building to improve influenza surveillance, conduct program evaluation, promote prevention and control activities, and support pandemic preparedness activities. GIB is seeking a qualified and motivated candidate to participate within its Program Support Unit and support the transition of the post-pandemic phase of its program planning and implementation. It rightsized its portfolio to re-focus on influenza capacity building, policy and evaluation, and research. So much of the global influenza surveillance and response infrastructure was leveraged to support SARS-CoV-2, and GIB is refining its activities and redefining its role in the pan-respiratory disease space.

Learning Objectives: The activities listed below represent the minimum training opportunities that the fellow will complete:

• Develop program alignment and transition plans for COVID-19 activities, ensuring that international partners and other CDC programs have the support needed.
• Support the planning and facilitation of retreats, meetings, and other team-building activities.
• Pursue additional training opportunities through international travel and continuing education funding and see firsthand how their research supports our host country partners.
• Collaborate directly with epidemiologists, clinicians, and informaticians to support other activities of interest to them.

Mentor(s): The mentor for this opportunity is Mariama Tounkara (qtr3@cdc.gov). If you have questions about the nature of the research please contact the mentor(s).

Anticipated Appointment Start Date: June 20, 2023. Start date is flexible.

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

The qualified candidate should be a current Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) student pursuing a master's, doctoral, or medical degree in Biomedical Sciences, Health Sciences, Medicine, Public Health, or other related disciplines and have completed at least one year, to be completed before May 31, 2023. Recent graduates from MSM will also be considered, and a degree must have been received within the past five years.

Preferred skills:

• Project/Program Management and organization
• Communication (oral/written)
• Applied public health practice
• Leadership and systems thinking
• Policy development and program planning

• Degree: Master's Degree or Doctoral Degree received within the last 60 months or anticipated to be received by 5/31/2027 12:00:00 AM.
• Discipline(s):
  • Business (2 )
  • Communications and Graphics Design (3 )
  • Life Health and Medical Sciences (2 )
  • Other Non-Science & Engineering (2 )
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences (4 )

I certify that I have not previously been employed by CDC or by a contractor working directly for CDC.  I understand that CDC does not permit individuals with a prior employment relationship with CDC or its contractors to participate as trainees in the ORISE program. (Exceptions may be granted for individuals who, since the previous CDC employment, have obtained a new STEM degree which necessitates training in a new field.)

I certify that I am a recent graduate or a current student of Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) pursuing a master's, doctoral, or medical degree in Biomedical Sciences, Health Sciences, Medicine, Public Health, or other related disciplines and have completed at least one year, or will have completed before May 31, 2023.