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CDC Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Initiative Fellowship

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education · Atlanta, GA · 1 mo ago
Analyst$7k–$8k/moFull-time

Reference Code: CDC-2026-0021

About the Organization

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is one of the major operational components of the Department of Health and Human Services. CDC protects America from health, safety, and security threats, both foreign and domestic. 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 to do the same. As the nation’s health protection agency, CDC saves lives and protects people from health threats by conducting critical science and providing health information.

About the Role

A research opportunity is available in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) located in Atlanta, Georgia. This role involves training and experience in analyzing large population-based and healthcare databases within the Division of Diabetes Translation's Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Initiative.

Research Project

Under the guidance of experienced CDC scientists, you will participate in epidemiologic and statistical research examining trends in CKD, associated comorbidities, survival, and causes of death among individuals with CKD and kidney failure/end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) in the United States. These activities contribute to CDC's efforts to better understand the burden of CKD and inform public health strategies for prevention and improved outcomes.

Learning Objectives

  • Gain experience conducting analyses of national surveillance datasets (e.g., NHANES, NHIS, National Hospitalizations Data) and healthcare databases (e.g., Medicare and Medicaid) to examine clinical and environmental factors associated with CKD incidence and trends.
  • Apply advanced statistical and machine learning methods, including semi-supervised cluster analysis, to characterize populations with diabetes and identify factors associated with diabetes-related CKD onset and CKD progression.
  • Analyze United States Renal Data System (USRDS) data to examine trends in comorbidities, survival, and causes of death among individuals initiating ESKD therapy.
  • Participate in systematic reviews and meta-analyses examining factors associated with CKD awareness and related public health outcomes.
  • Develop skills in longitudinal and trend analyses of survival, mortality, and disease burden.
  • Contribute to research aimed at improving understanding of population differences in CKD burden and identifying opportunities to improve CKD outcomes.
  • Gain experience in preparing scientific manuscripts, reports, abstracts, and presentations for internal CDC meetings and scientific conferences.
  • Strengthen skills in scientific communication, epidemiologic methods, statistical programming, and interdisciplinary collaboration through mentorship and participation in ongoing research activities.

Mentor

The mentor for this opportunity is Stephen Onufrak (seo5@cdc.gov). For questions about the nature of the research, please contact the mentor.

Appointment Details

  • Anticipated Start Date: 2026 (flexible, depending on various factors).
  • Appointment Length: Initially for one year, renewable upon recommendation and contingent on the availability of funds.
  • Level of Participation: Full-time.

Qualifications

  • Doctoral degree in biostatistics, epidemiology, health, or population sciences received within the past five years.

Preferred Skills

  • Programming and analytical skills in SAS, SUDAAN, Stata, R, Python, or related data manipulation and analysis software.
  • Strong scientific and technical writing skills.
  • Experience with analyzing complex surveys, developing cohort analyses, and testing health outcomes in cross-sectional and longitudinal studies.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Citizenship: Open 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 for acceptable immigration statuses.
  • Health insurance is required for participation and can be obtained through ORISE.
  • Compliance with Environmental, Safety, and Health (ES&H) requirements of the hosting facility, including COVID-19 protocols (e.g., facial covering, physical distancing, testing, vaccination).
  • No prior employment with CDC or its contractors (exceptions may apply for those with new STEM degrees necessitating training in a new field).

Pay

Stipend: $6,581.00 – $7,888.00 per month.

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