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CDC Office and Location: A health communication evaluation fellowship is currently available with the Office of Communication within the Division of Global Migration Health (DGMH) at the National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Office of Communication coordinates effective communication activities for DGMH, both internally and externally. Internally, we focus on information that is accessible and useful to our division and partners. Externally, we strive for communication products and strategies that are plain language, culturally sensitive, and actionable.

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.

Research Project: The participant will be involved in communication projects for globally mobile populations (e.g. travelers, immigrants, refugees, migrants, binational populations).

Specific activities may include:

• Plan, conduct and analyze quantitative and quantitative research/data 
• Monitor and evaluate data to inform DGMH’s programs
• Promote research translation and dissemination through written reports and oral/PPT presentations; data summaries and visualizations
• Contribute to responding to inquiries from the public about DGMH topics in a timely manner
• Support DGMH communication activities, including branch and office activities as needed
• Contribute to the production and development of promotional and communication efforts

Learning Objectives: 

• To support and respond to public health emergencies
• How to apply communication techniques and best practices to national and international public health problems, developing high-impact products
• How to monitor and evaluate communication and public health programs to improve their reach and effectiveness
• To clearly communicate with internal and external, governmental and non-governmental audiences

Mentor(s): The mentor for this opportunity is Neha Sood (mtq6@cdc.gov). If you have questions about the nature of the research please contact the mentor(s).

Anticipated Appointment Start Date: 2024. Start date is flexible and will depend on a variety of factors.

Appointment Length: The appointment will initially be for one year, specifically to September 3, 2025, 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: 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.

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.

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.NCEZID@orau.org and include the reference code for this opportunity.

The qualified candidate should have received a bachelor's, master's, (preferred) or doctoral degree (preferred) in one of the relevant fields, or be currently pursuing a master's or doctoral degree. Degree must have been received within the past five years or be anticipated to receive by 12/31/2024.

Preferred skills:

• Ability to read, understand, analyze and translate numerical and textual data
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative data analysis software, including Excel, Dedoose
• Ability to conduct literature reviews, manage data sets
• Experience with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Strong listening, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to act independently, as well as collaboratively, in a multidisciplinary and fast-paced team setting
• Experience in behavioral, communication and/or social sciences
• Experience in principles of clear communication, health literacy, and plain language of written content for multiple types of audiences
• Diverse experience in creating content for a variety of communication formats and platforms

• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
• Degree: Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or Doctoral Degree received within the last 60 months or anticipated to be received by 12/31/2024 12:00:00 AM.
• Discipline(s):
  • Communications and Graphics Design (6 )
  • Computer, Information, and Data Sciences (2 )
  • Life Health and Medical Sciences (2 )
  • Mathematics and Statistics (1 )

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.)