CDC Public Health Analysis Fellowship
*Applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis.
A research opportunity is currently available with the Division of Environmental Health Science and Practice (DEHSP) of the National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia.
Following an improvised nuclear device detonation, clinical guidance for the administration of medical countermeasures (MCMs) including cytokines will be needed to save lives. Currently, evidence-based clinical guidance applicable to this mass casualty scenario are lacking and have been a recognized public health gap for radiation emergency planning. The objective for this project will be to develop a clinical framework for cytokine administration guidance similar to previous CDC guidance (for example: “Clinical Framework and Medical Countermeasure Use During an Anthrax Mass-Casualty Incident” (https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr6404a1.htm).
Under the guidance of a mentor, the selected participant will be involved in conducting a systematic review of the literature associated with cytokines, compiling, analyzing and archiving the metadata, participating in writing the clinical guidance, vetting the draft with external partners and contributing to finalizing and publishing the guidance.
Under the guidance of a health physicist and a medical toxicologist, the selected participant will be involved in the following training opportunities:
- Acquire following skills:Learn systematic review and meta-data processes associated with generating evidence based guidelines
- Gain experience in communication by contributing to the generation of communication materials for NARR members, including bi-monthly newsletters
- Gain knowledge about how CDC builds public health capacity for preparing for, responding to, and recovering from natural and human-induced disasters and emergencies by participating in trainings and/or exercises
- Improve presentation and oral communication skills by presenting on their research activities at Section meetings at least once per year and at meetings with partners throughout the project
Anticipated Appointment Start Date: September 28, 2020
This program, administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and CDC. The initial appointment can be up to one year, but may be renewed upon recommendation of CDC contingent on the availability of funds. The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. The appointment is full-time at CDC in the Atlanta, Georgia, area. Participants do not become employees of CDC, DOE or the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits.
Qualifications
The qualified candidate should have received a master's or doctoral degree in one of the relevant fields, or be currently pursuing one of the degrees and will reach completion by the start date of the appointment. Degree must have been received within five years of the appointment start date.
If you have questions, send an email to ORISE.CDC.NCEH@orau.org. Please include the reference code for this opportunity (CDC-NCEH-2020-0127) in your email.