Env Health Writing Fellow — Risk Communication

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) offers a research opportunity with CDC in Atlanta, focusing on technical writing and risk communication related to chemical emergencies and environmental health. You will work with a writer/editor team under a mentor to review and update content for the Chemical Emergencies website and related products.

The program emphasizes plain language, health literacy, and audience-appropriate materials for public, professional, and emergency response

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or have received a doctoral degree in one of the relevant fields (e.g. Communications, Environmental Health, Public Health).
• Degree must have been received within the past five years, or anticipated to be received by 12/31/2026.

Responsibilities

• Review and update content for the Chemical Emergencies website and related communication products.
• Translate complex scientific content into clear, actionable language for diverse audiences.
• Assist in message testing and developing or improving environmental health content.

Skills

Writing skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Doctoral degree in Environmental Health

Doctoral degree in Communications

Job description

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) offers a research opportunity with CDC in Atlanta, focusing on technical writing and risk communication related to chemical emergencies and environmental health. You will work with a writer/editor team under a mentor to review and update content for the Chemical Emergencies website and related products.

The program emphasizes plain language, health literacy, and audience-appropriate materials for public, professional, and emergency response