CDC Postdoctoral Fellowship in Health Economics and Chronic Disease Modeling

About the role

The fellowship offers an opportunity for a recent or upcoming doctoral graduate to gain practical experience in conducting economic, epidemiological, and statistical analyses within a public health context.

Responsibilities

• Conduct systematic reviews of literature on the cost-effectiveness of diabetes prevention and management interventions.
• Assess medical costs associated with diabetes and related complications using various data sources.
• Develop and utilize computer simulation models to project the long-term health and economic impacts of diabetes prevention and management strategies.

Requirements

The ideal candidate should have a completed doctoral degree and a strong background in advanced statistics and econometrics. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are also essential.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in relevant fields within the last 60 months or anticipated to be received by 9/1/2026.
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.50.
• Experience and knowledge in advanced statistics and econometrics.
• Experience with large and complex data sets.
• Experience using statistical software such as SAS or Stata.

Skills

• Advanced statistics and econometrics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with large and complex data sets.
• Experience using statistical software such as SAS or Stata.

Benefits

The participant will receive a stipend ranging from $6,358.00 to $7,658.00 per month, depending on numerous factors.

Pay

$6,358.00 – $7,658.00 Monthly

Schedule

Full-time appointment starting September 1, 2026, with flexibility based on availability.