What are the responsibilities and job description for the CDC Overdose Prevention Policy & Partnerships Fellowship position at Zintellect?
*Applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis.
CDC Office and Location: A research fellowship is available within the Division of Overdose Prevention (DOP) of the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) located in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is one of the major operation components of the Department of Health and Human Services. CDC works to protect America from health, safety and security threats, both foreign and in the U.S. Whether diseases start at home or abroad, are chronic or acute, curable or preventable, human error or deliberate attack, CDC fights disease and supports communities and citizens to do the same.
Research Project: Throughout the course of this fellowship, the participant will participate in research projects and activities in the domains of strategy, partnerships, public health information dissemination, issues management, and high-level collaboration.
Learning Objectives:
- Under the guidance of a mentor, the participant will learn to research best practices related to partner engagement, congress, and translating DOP science and programmatic work into recommendations and actions for DOP.
- The participant will gain proficiency cultivating and maintaining relationships with organizational units within DOP and CDC, other federal agencies, and key partners including national organizations.
- The participant will also receive training and mentorship on policy analysis, project management, public health data, responses to health problems, and implementation across a wide range of overdose prevention approaches.
Mentor(s): The mentor for this opportunity is Parul Parikh (ifw8@cdc.gov). If you have questions about the nature of the research please contact the mentor(s).
Anticipated Appointment Start Date: March 31, 2025. Start date is flexible and will depend on a variety of factors.
Appointment Length: The appointment will initially be for one year, but may be renewed upon recommendation of CDC and is contingent on the availability of funds.
Level of Participation: The appointment is full-time.
Participant Stipend: Stipend rates may vary based on numerous factors, including opportunity, location, education, and experience. If you are interviewed, you can inquire about the exact stipend rate at that time and if selected, your appointment offer will include the monthly stipend rate.
Citizenship Requirements: This opportunity is available to U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR) only.
ORISE Information: This program, administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and CDC. Participants do not become employees of CDC, DOE or the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE.
The successful applicant(s) will be required to comply with Environmental, Safety and Health (ES&H) requirements of the hosting facility, including but not limited to, COVID-19 requirements (e.g. facial covering, physical distancing, testing, vaccination).
Questions: Please visit our Program Website. After reading, if you have additional questions about the application process please email ORISE.CDC.NCIPC@orau.org and include the reference code for this opportunity.
