Epidemiology-Population Health/Analysis
Components of the online application are as follows:
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Profile Information
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Educational and Employment History
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Essay Questions (goals, experiences, and skills relevant to the opportunity)
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Resume (PDF)
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Transcripts/Academic Records
- References
Submitted documents must have all social security numbers, student identification numbers, and/or dates of birth removed (blanked out, blackened out, made illegible, etc.) prior to uploading into the application system.
If you have questions, send an email to NAVY@ORISE.ORAU.GOV. Please list the reference code of this opportunity in the subject line of the email.
All documents must be in English or include an official English translation.
The Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center (NMCPHC) ensures Navy and Marine Corps Readiness through leadership in prevention of disease and promotion of health. Through the ORISE program, the NMCPHC provides opportunities to participate in on-going applied research and development projects in the areas of Environmental Health, Engineering, Biological Sciences, Public Health, Occupational and Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Sanitation and Hygiene, and Laboratory Services.
One ORISE research opportunity is available with the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center, located in Portsmouth, VA. This appointment includes, but is not limited to, the following.
Participants will assist the Health Analysis Department in querying and analyzing MHS clinical data, interpreting the data, and documenting trends to share findings to provide valuable insights on a variety of topics regarding specific populations, conditions, procedures and populations. The ORISE Epidemiologists will have direct access to the most comprehensive clinical databases in the Military Health System (MHS) to provide clinical health analysis and consultative support to improve clinical outcomes and processes, ensure mission readiness, and evaluate and identify programs and services across Navy and Marine Corps and MHS. Project topics will include clinical performance measurement to change clinical processes and improve patient outcomes and reduce costs, which may be done through clinical health analysis, epidemiologic and evidence-based methods, and process improvements. Focus will also be on access and quality of care. HA’s products drive more effective health care standards and practices to improve clinical outcomes and reduce costs for the customers.
Participants will do research with a team of experts, including preventive medicine physicians, clinical epidemiologists, biostatisticians, nurses with clinical management experience, cancer registrars and project managers.
Appointment Length
This appointment is a twelve month research appointment with the option to be renewed for additional appointment terms.
Participant Benefits
Participants will receive a stipend to be determined by NMCPHC. Stipends are typically based on the participant’s academic standing, discipline, experience, and research facility location. Other benefits may include the following:
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Health Insurance Supplement. Participants are eligible to purchase health insurance through ORISE.
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Relocation Allowance
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Training and Travel Allowance
Nature of Appointment
The participant will not enter into an employee/employer relationship with ORISE, ORAU, DOD, or any other office or agency. Instead, the participant will be affiliated with ORISE for the administration of the appointment through the ORISE appointment letter and Terms of Appointment.
Candidates should have completed a Master's degree in public health or epidemiology.
U.S. Citizenship is Required.
SAS 9.4 experience is desired.
Microsoft Office experience is desired
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