CDC Public Health Readiness and Response Fellowship

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend varies by factors

Job summary

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education offers a fellowship in epidemiology and data analytics with CDC RADSS in Atlanta, GA. The program focuses on applied data analysis, dashboard development, and QA/QC for public health emergency preparedness and response.

You will gain hands-on experience in data interpretation, visualization, and decision support, working with mentors to inform leadership and public health partners.

Qualifications

• Master's or doctoral degree earned within the past five years.
• Experience or knowledge in public health readiness and response is strongly preferred.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Experience or knowledge in virtual communication platforms is preferred.
• Experience coding in R, Python, or other languages is a plus.
• Experience with visualizing epidemiological data, including charts, tables, and maps.

Responsibilities

• Apply epidemiologic methods to support public health emergency preparedness and response activities.
• Analyze public health data and develop visualizations for situational awareness.
• Collaborate on dashboard development and data items used in emergency responses.
• Conduct QA/QC to ensure data quality for operational needs.
• Provide timely information to response leadership through analyses and dashboards.

Skills

Public health readiness

Oral and written communication

Microsoft Office

Virtual communication platforms

R/Python coding

Data visualization

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree

Tools

R

Python

Job description

Organization

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Reference Code CDC-2026-0090

Application Deadline

9/21/2026 3:00:00 PM Eastern Time Zone

Description

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis.

CDC Office and Location

A fellowship opportunity is available in the Response Analytics, Decision Support, and Surveillance (RADSS) Branch within the Office of Readiness and Response (ORR), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is one of the major operation components of the Department of Health and Human Services. CDC protects 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. CDC increases the health security of our nation. As the nation’s health protection agency, CDC saves lives and protects people from health threats. To accomplish its mission, CDC conducts important science and provides health information that protects our nation against expensive and dangerous health threats, and responds when these arise.

Research Project

This fellowship will provide an opportunity to gain applied experience in epidemiology and data analytics for public health emergency preparedness and response. You will participate in projects that support CDC emergency response operations, with an emphasis on analyzing and interpreting public health data to inform situational awareness and decision-making.

You will gain hands-on experience in data analysis, data visualization, and dashboard development, including supporting data quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) activities to help ensure the accuracy, consistency, and usability of data products used during public health emergency responses.

Learning Objectives

• Applied Epidemiology: Apply epidemiologic methods to support public health emergency preparedness and response activities, including the analysis and interpretation of response-related data.
• Data Analytics and Visualization: Analyze public health data and develop visualizations that communicate key findings, trends, and indicators to support situational awareness and decision-making.
• Dashboard Development: Collaborate on the development, maintenance, and enhancement of dashboards and other data items used to support public health emergency responses.
• Data Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC): Conduct QA/QC activities to assess data accuracy, completeness, consistency, and reliability and help ensure response data products meet operational needs.
• Emergency Response Decision Support: Learn how epidemiologic analyses, dashboards, and other data products are used to provide timely and actionable information to response leadership and other public health partners.

Mentor(s)

The mentor for this opportunity is James Fuller ([e-mail]). If you have questions about the nature of the research, please contact the mentor(s).

Anticipated Appointment Start Date

October 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.

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 [e-mail] and include the reference code for this opportunity.

Qualifications

The qualified candidate should have received a master's or doctoral degree in a relevant field within the past five years.

Preferred Skills

• Experience or knowledge in public health readiness and response is strongly preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for diverse audiences are strongly preferred.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Experience or knowledge in virtual communication platforms is preferred.
• Experience coding in R, Python, or other languages is a plus.
• Experience with visualizing epidemiological data, including charts, tables, and maps.

Eligibility Requirements

• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
• Degree: Master's Degree or Doctoral Degree.
• Discipline(s):
  • Chemistry and Materials Sciences
    • Analytical Chemistry
    • Bio-inorganic Chemistry
    • Bio-organic Chemistry
    • Biophysical Chemistry
    • Chemistry (General)
    • Environmental Chemistry
    • Inorganic Chemistry
    • Materials Sciences
    • Organic Chemistry
    • Physical Chemistry
    • Polymer Chemistry
    • Theoretical Chemistry
  • Communications and Graphics Design
  • Computer, Information, and Data Sciences
  • Earth and Geosciences
  • Engineering
  • Environmental and Marine Sciences
  • Life Health and Medical Sciences
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Physics
  • Science & Engineering-related
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences

Affirmation

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.)