HHS Science Policy/Health Economics Research Fellowship

Organization
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Reference Code
HHS-OASH-2019-0190
How to Apply

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.

If you have questions, send an email to HHSrpp@orau.org. Please include the reference code for this opportunity in your email.

Application Deadline
9/17/2019 3:00:00 PM Eastern Time Zone
Description

*Applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis.

Two opportunities in policy-relevant research and analysis are currently available with the Office of Infectious Disease and HIV/AIDS Policy (OIDP), within the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) located in Washington, DC.

The research participants will have opportunities to prepare and deliver written and oral briefings on the results of the research and analysis from this project. The participants will be mentored by the Director of the OIDP, with support from a team of policy, public health, and economic experts who maintain an active policy analysis and research portfolio related to such topics as HIV/AIDS Policy; infectious disease; the National Vaccine Program; health economics; and similar topics. In addition to this direct mentorship, the participant will have the opportunity to engage with other federal and non-federal stakeholders as part of conducting research and analysis and will have the opportunity to develop skills in public health policy analysis, research, and coordination.

Under the guidance of a mentor, the participant will be involved in these additional learning opportunities:

  • Learning about issues relevant to current and emerging science and public health policy topics in order to conduct policy-relevant research and analysis, and provide review and analysis for the annual HHS budget and legislative development process, as well as review and analysis of relevant regulations, legislation, executive directives, reports, and other documents for policy implications and alignment with HHS priorities
  • Developing and strengthening policy analysis and research skills in the context of public health issues
  • Conveying results of policy-relevant research and analysis as part of internal and external correspondence, reports, presentations, talking points, and other materials

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 HHS. The initial appointment can be up to one year, but may be renewed upon recommendation of HHS 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 HHS in the Washington, DC, area. Participants do not become employees of HHS, DOE or the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits.

Qualifications

The qualified candidate should have received a bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree in one of the relevant fields. Degree must have been received within five years of the appointment start date.

Preferred skills:

  • Experience conducting policy-relevant and health economic-focused research projects and policy analysis, especially as related to science and public health issues
  • Understanding of key issues in immunization and HIV/AIDS policy
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Eligibility Requirements
  • Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
  • Degree: Bachelor's 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 )
    • Social and Behavioral Sciences (2 )
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