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U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) deters aggression, defeats threats, rapidly responds to crises, and builds regional capacity, working with our allies, partner nations, and U.S. government (USG) team members to enhance security and defend the U.S. homeland and our national interests. The U.S. Southern Command is offering a post-Master's or post-Doctoral fellowship opportunity in the area of public health/preventive medicine.

What will I be doing?

The Southern Command Public Health Analyst Fellow will collaborate with the Chief of Medical Plans and Operations and assist in the development of a theater public health and force health protection strategy and policy for USSOUTHCOM, Service component commands, and Security Cooperation Offices (SCO) in the Area of Responsibility (AOR). As a public health analyst fellow, you will review and evaluate the effectiveness of USSOUTHCOM public health partner nation engagements, training programs, force health protection programs and preventive medicine aspects of pandemic influenza /infectious disease, disaster, and contingency plans.

Why should I apply?

Under the guidance of a mentor, you will assist with oversight of Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) executed programs to detect, identify, contain and recover from pandemic influenza (Pl) or infectious disease (ID) outbreaks in the command area of operation as a part of Pl/ID contingency plan phase activities. During this fellowship you will learn to evaluate and update the communicable disease program to keep pace with major changes in Federal, State, and local laws and programs and collaborate with Armed Forces Health Surveillance Center (AFHSC)/Global Emerging Infectious Disease System (GEIS)/ Department of Defense HIV/AIDS Program (DHAPP)) to facilitate DoD research initiatives within the SOUTHCOM AOR.

For more information visit https://www.southcom.mil/.

What is the appointment length?

This appointment is a twelve month research appointment, with the possibility to be renewed for additional research periods. Appointments may be extended depending on funding availability, project assignment, program rules, and availability of the participant.

What are the benefits?

You will receive a stipend to be determined by USSOUTHCOM. Stipends are typically based on the participant’s academic standing, discipline, experience, and research facility location.  Other benefits may include the following:

• Health Insurance Supplement. Participants are eligible to purchase health insurance through ORISE.
• Relocation Allowance
• Training and Travel Allowance

About ORISE

This program, administered by Oak Ridge Associated Universities (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 DoD. Participants do not enter into an employee/employer relationship with ORISE, ORAU, DoD or any other office or agency. Instead, you will be affiliated with ORISE for the administration of the appointment through the ORISE appointment letter and Terms of Appointment.  Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE.  For more information, visit the ORISE Research Participation Program at the U.S. Department of Defense.

The qualified candidate should have received a Master's degree or Doctoral degree in a Public Health related discipline within five years of the appointment start date. Highly competitive applicants will have education and/or field experience in Public Health/Preventive Medicine.

While participants will not enter into an employment relationship with DOD or any other agency, this opportunity will require a suitability investigation/background investigation. Any offer made is considered tentative pending favorable outcome of the investigation.

Please note: Due to the location of this opportunity, all fellows will be required to have a Secret Clearance.

Application Requirements

A complete application consists of:

• Zintellect Profile
• Educational and Employment History
• Essay Questions (goals, experiences, and skills relevant to the opportunity)
• Resume (PDF)
• Transcripts/Academic Records - For this opportunity, an unofficial transcript or copy of the student academic records printed by the applicant or by academic advisors from internal institution systems may be submitted. Click here for detailed information about acceptable transcripts.
• Two Recommendations. Your application will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed until two recommendations are submitted. We encourage you to contact your recommenders as soon as you start your application to ensure they are able to complete the recommendation form and to let them know to expect a message from Zintellect. Recommenders will be asked to rate your scientific capabilities, personal characteristics, and describe how they know you. You can always log back in to your Zintellect account and check the status of your application. 

If you have questions, send an email to orisedod@orise.orau.gov. Please list the reference code of this opportunity SOUTHCOM-2022-0001 in the subject line of the email.

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• Degree: Master's Degree or Doctoral Degree received within the last 60 month(s).
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