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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: One to two research opportunities are currently available with the Child Development and Disability Branch (CDDB) of the Division of Human Development and Disability (DHDD), 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. Specifically, these opportunities are currently available within the Division of Human Development and Disability's Child Development and Disability Branch (CDDB), Applied Research and Evaluation Team. CDDB leads inclusive programs, surveillance, and research to optimize the health and development of children with, or at risk for, developmental delays, disorders, or disabilities which affect 1 in 6 U.S. children. 

Research Project: Under the guidance of mentors from the Applied Research and Evaluation Team, the participants will train on the following projects and activities:

• Literature reviews and authoring publications related to Tourette syndrome and ADHD
• Epidemiological analyses related to the identification and diagnosis of children’s neurodevelopmental disorders, associated treatment, cost of service utilization, with a concentration on Tourette syndrome and ADHD
• Support the development of a children's mental health surveillance and response toolkit that can better prepare local communities to anticipate, identify, and address child and adolescent behavioral health needs during and after a disaster
• Program implementation research on children’s neurodevelopmental disorders and overall child development
• Public health communications documents such as PowerPoint presentations and web materials

Learning Objectives: Although these fellowship opportunities are focused in the topic area of neurodevelopmental disorders and child development, the participants will enhance knowledge and develop skills that are transferable to other areas within public health.  

Mentor(s): The mentor for this opportunity is Rebecca Bitsko (dvk2@cdc.gov). If you have questions about the nature of the research please contact the mentor.

Anticipated Appointment Start Date: July 5, 2023.  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 up to a total of five years 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, Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR), and foreign nationals. Non-U.S. citizen applicants should refer to the Guidelines for Non-U.S. Citizens Details page of the program website for information about the valid immigration statuses that are acceptable for program participation.

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.

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).

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 (e.g. Epidemiology, Public Health, Social Science). Degree must have been received within five years of the appointment start date.

Preferred Skills:

• Interest in health and medical sciences, social and behavioral sciences
• Comfortable contributing independently to a defined portion of broader group efforts
• Awareness of issues related to children's development, its assessment, and measurement
• Prior experience with analysis of national survey data, administrative claims data, primary data collected using a complex sampling design, and/or longitudinal data

• Degree: Master's Degree received within the last 60 months or currently pursuing.
• Discipline(s):
  • Communications and Graphics Design (6 )
  • Computer, Information, and Data Sciences (17 )
  • Life Health and Medical Sciences (48 )
  • Mathematics and Statistics (11 )
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences (29 )

I certify that I have not previously been employed by CDC or by a contractor working directly for CDC.  I understand that CDC does not permit individuals with a prior employment relationship with CDC or its contractors to participate as trainees in the ORISE program. (Exceptions may be granted for individuals who, since the previous CDC employment, have obtained a new STEM degree which necessitates training in a new field.)