Public Health GIS Ambassador

Oak Ridge Associated Universities; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Job summary

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, GA, offers a full-time ORISE opportunity in the Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch. Trainees learn to use CDC’s GIS suite to study heart disease and stroke patterns, engage with partners, and develop spatial analyses for public health planning.

You will work under a mentor, gain experience with See the Maps to Close the Gaps, and participate in communications for diverse audiences. U.S. citizens only.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, geography, education, communications, or similar field.
• Experience with GIS and mapping tools for chronic disease surveillance is preferred.
• Strong communication skills for diverse audiences are required.

Responsibilities

• Learn to apply CDC GIS tools to document geographic patterns of chronic disease.
• Conduct spatial analyses using multiple data sources for health planning.
• Communicate GIS findings to public health audiences and stakeholders.
• Participate in literature reviews and evaluation of GIS tools and methods.

Skills

Data visualization

ArcGIS

Spatial analysis

Written & verbal communication

Education

Master's or PhD in relevant field

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, GA, offers a full-time ORISE opportunity in the Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch. Trainees learn to use CDC’s GIS suite to study heart disease and stroke patterns, engage with partners, and develop spatial analyses for public health planning.

You will work under a mentor, gain experience with See the Maps to Close the Gaps, and participate in communications for diverse audiences. U.S. citizens only.