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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.

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

*Applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis.

CDC Office and Location: A research training opportunity is currently available with the Child Development and Disability Branch (CDDB) of the Division of Human Development and Disability (DHDD), within the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia.

NCBDDD seeks to promote the health of babies, children, and adults with disabilities. The work of NCBDDD includes identifying the causes of birth defects and developmental disabilities, helping children to develop and reach their full potential, and promoting health and well-being among people of all ages with disabilities. NCBDDD has three Divisions that carry out this mission: Division of Congenital and Developmental Disorders (DCDD), Human Development and Disability (DHDD), and Blood Disorders (DBD).

This opportunity is within DHDD’s Child Development and Disability Branch (CDDB). The mission of CDDB is to conduct inclusive surveillance, research, and programs to improve the lives of children with or at risk for developmental delays and disabilities. Under the guidance of mentors from the Office of the Branch Chief, the participant will train and contribute to CDDB’s portfolio in developing and communicating research and furthering the scientific base of several of the programs within the branch currently underway, including applied research and surveillance related to Child Development and Disabilities. 

Research Project: The overall purpose of the primary project is to identify population-based indicators related to autism and developmental disabilities that are currently sought by different groups in communities and at the national level.  The participant will train with staff to describe the audience that would utilize identified data indicators, CDC’s current capability to produce the indicator from existing data and resources, and any barriers or steps needed for that indicator to become routinely reported.

Additional training activities may include:

• literature reviews and synthesis of data/information
• data management
• statistical data analysis
• writing/revising of peer-reviewed manuscripts
• contributing to the development of responses to scientific inquiries and requests for information about assigned projects
• creating presentations for internal and external use at meetings or conferences
• contributing to developing, updating, or maintaining quality assurance protocols
• contributing to program evaluation efforts
• developing/revising web or other materials for the public
• other related activities as discussed with mentor that further the science base related to promoting early identification and understanding child development and disabilities

Learning Objectives: Although this fellowship research opportunity is focused in the topic area of child development and disability, the activities of the fellowship will enhance knowledge and develop skills that are transferable to other areas within public health.

Mentor(s): The mentor for this opportunity is Sarah Tinker (zzu9@cdc.gov). If you have questions about the nature of the research please contact the mentor(s).

Anticipated Appointment Start Date: June 2021.  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.

Level of Participation: The appointment is full-time.

Participant Stipend: The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience.

Citizenship Requirements: This opportunity is available to U.S. citizens only.

ORISE Information: This program, administered by 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 CDC. Participants do not become employees of CDC, DOE or the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE.

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

The qualified candidate should be currently pursuing or have received a master's degree in one of the relevant fields. Degree must have been received within the past five years.

Preferred Skills:

• Data Analysis
• Research
• Public Health surveillance
• Data Collection
• Writing skills

• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
• Degree: Master's Degree received within the last 60 months or currently pursuing.
• Discipline(s):
  • Communications and Graphics Design (2 )
  • Computer, Information, and Data Sciences (1 )
  • Life Health and Medical Sciences (2 )
  • Mathematics and Statistics (2 )