Public Health Communications Fellow - Outbreak Response

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) invites applicants for a CDC-based research opportunity in Atlanta, GA. The role focuses on public health communications within an outbreak context, with mentorship and professional development baked in.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, hold a master's degree in a relevant field, and be eligible by the end of 2026. The appointment starts Oct 2026 and lasts one year, with potential renewal.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field completed within the past five years or by 12/31/2026.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Interest or experience in public health communications or outbreak response.

Responsibilities

• Engage in an advanced experiential learning opportunity focused on public health communications.
• Learn how federal agencies determine when and how to communicate public health information.
• Develop communication products for diverse audiences during multistate enteric disease outbreak investigations.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Public health knowledge

Education

Master's degree (relevant field)

Job description

The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) invites applicants for a CDC-based research opportunity in Atlanta, GA. The role focuses on public health communications within an outbreak context, with mentorship and professional development baked in.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, hold a master's degree in a relevant field, and be eligible by the end of 2026. The appointment starts Oct 2026 and lasts one year, with potential renewal.