CDC’s Division of STD Prevention (DSTDP) is interested in placing 2 Senior Service Fellows (epidemiologists or medical epidemiologists) within local or state health department STD programs to 1) collaborate on multi-site research and epidemiologic analyses, and 2) support state and local STD programs with data analyses. Each DSTDP field-assigned Senior Service Fellow will be expected to devote 80% of their time to studies of interest to CDC, including studies of national significance, and 20% to studies, analyses, and projects of interest primarily at the state or local level.

Potential locations for DSTDP Senior Service Fellow assignments include the following:

• Richmond, California (San Francisco Bay area) OR Sacramento, California
• Atlanta, Georgia
• Albany, New York
• New York City, New York
• Austin, Texas
• Nashville, Tennessee

No funds are available for moving expenses.

Duties

The incumbent will:

• Analyze surveillance data to identify outbreaks and emerging trends in STD.
• Investigate factors associated with high risk for STDs.
• Perform analyses to evaluate STD-related programmatic activities and interventions.
• Identify other sources of data useful in understanding and controlling STDs.
• Disseminate study results via presentations at scientific and professional meetings and publications in the peer-reviewed journals.
• Provide epidemiological support to physicians, epidemiologists, behavioral scientists, and other researchers on the design of epidemiologic monitoring or evaluation of activities related to STD prevention and control.

Senior Service Fellows will have access (via local collaborators) to STD data for analysis.  The selected individual will work closely with staff in the local health department, as well as seasoned CDC field epidemiologists/medical epidemiologists.

Basic Qualifications

Degree:

Bachelor’s or graduate/higher level degree: major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.

Agency Required Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or graduate/ higher level degree: major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences
• One year of postdoctoral experience at or above the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service or its equivalent with state or local government, the private sector, or nongovernmental organizations.

Highly qualified candidates would possess the following:

• A doctoral-level degree in epidemiology from an accredited institution of higher learning
• Experience working with STD programs and/or clinics
• Experience working with health departments in the United States
• Proficiency in a statistical analysis software package, such as SAS or R
• A track record of scientific productivity and originality as exemplified by relevant peer reviewed publications and other evidence of effective written communication skills
• Expertise and experience in knowledge utilization and in communicating scientific concepts, such as through conference presentations relevant to STD epidemiology, or publications with impact on STD prevention and treatment
• Ability to collaborate with other scientific and professional staff on research related to STDs
• Strong verbal, written, listening, and presentation skills

Basic Requirements

• Both US citizens and non-US citizens are eligible.
  • Note: Non-US citizens meeting the above degree and specified specialized experience requirements are eligible for noncompetitive appointments under this appointing authority. Citizens of countries on the Non-Aligned list (including China, India, and Switzerland) are eligible for this appointment. Citizens of countries that have been determined by the U.S. Secretary of State as State Sponsors of Terrorism will not be able to obtain a security clearance to work at CDC and should not be considered for this appointing authority. Countries currently on this list include: Cuba, North Korea, Iran, and Syria
• Successful completion of a background investigation.
• Up to 10% travel may be required.
• Fluency in English language required.

This position has an education requirement: Upon request, you must submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package; however, official transcripts will be required prior to receiving an official offer. Failure to submit transcripts or indicated college course information will cause loss of consideration for this position.

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

For further information, review the new hire information page.

Required Documents

Applicants must submit the following:

• Cover letter or statement of interest; applicants should state all locations they are considering, with a ranking by order of interest if there is a strong preference, in the cover letter/statement of interest
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• College transcripts
• Writing sample (e.g., first-author publication)

How to Apply

Email all required documentation listed above to: FEUrecruitment@cdc.gov by 11:59 PM EDT December 20, 2023.