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CDC Fellowship to Support Medical Related Projects in Environmental Health

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Research Project

Under the guidance of a mentor, you will learn how to develop reports, presentations, manuscripts, technical education and guidance materials for use during public health and medical activities and emergency responses to natural and man-made disasters. You may receive additional training to perform reviews and assess the scientific literature, obtain internal and external subject matter expert input and testing of tools at emergency response exercises.

Learning Objectives

  • Training on how to perform a systematic review and associated processes for generating evidence-based guidelines
  • Training on toxicological principles and medical management after a chemical and radiological/nuclear disaster
  • Training in communication skills by interacting with internal CDC and external academic and public health experts
  • Training on how CDC builds public health capacity for preparing for, responding to, and recovering from natural and human induced disasters and emergencies by participating in trainings and/or exercises
  • Training on presentation and oral communication skills by developing presentations and agendas on their research activities at departmental meetings and at external scientific meetings at least once a year

Mentor(s)

The mentor for this opportunity is Arthur Chang (ctn7@cdc.gov).

Citizenship Requirements

This opportunity is available to U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR) only.

Contact Information

Please visit our Program Website. After reading, if you have additional questions about the application process please email CDCrpp@orau.org and include the reference code for this opportunity.

Qualification Requirements

  • The qualified candidate should have received a master's degree in one of the relevant fields. Degree must have been received within the past five years.
  • Preferred skills include:
    • Knowledge of public health or medical preparedness and response principles (experience is preferable)
    • Written and oral communication skills
    • Ability to research independently and be detail oriented
    • Familiarity with public health and medical syndromic surveillance activities
    • Knowledge or experience in performing systematic review, literature or scoping reviews
    • Some experience with a medical or clinical public health relevant project
    • Be familiar with scientific, medical and clinical terminology

Application Process

  • 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.

Documents Required

  • All documents must be in English or include an official English translation.

Health Insurance Requirement

Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE.

ES&H Requirements

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).

Start Date and Duration

  • Anticipated Appointment Start Date: August 1, 2026. Start date is flexible and will depend on a variety of factors.
  • 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.

Stipend Information

Participant Stipend: Stipend rates may vary based on numerous factors, including opportunity, location, education, and experience. If you are interviewed, you can inquire about the exact stipend rate at that time and if selected, your appointment offer will include the monthly stipend rate.

Program Administrator

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.

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