Applied Research and Modeling Team, Influenza Division at CDC

A research opportunity is currently available with the Influenza Division (ID), National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD), at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Applied Research and Modeling (ARM) Team, Epidemiology and Prevention Branch, Influenza Division, at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is seeking a motivated Master’s or Doctoral level graduate with a background in epidemiology, biostatistics, informatics, or related field. This project will offer a unique opportunity to train with a multi-disciplinary team focusing on innovative ways to gather, analyze, and disseminate public health information.

The Influenza Division provides the scientific and programmatic foundation and leadership for the diagnosis, prevention, and control of influenza domestically and internationally. The ARM team supports surveillance and research platforms that supplement our understanding of influenza transmission and severity through data analysis and mathematical modeling. The Team is particularly interested in exploring the potential utility of new and under-used data sources that could allow for better or timelier understanding of the epidemiology of influenza.

The selected candidate will primarily be involved in projects that include: (1) assisting in the coordination and visualization of influenza forecasts through the CDC-sponsored FluSight forecasting network, (2) analysis of data from the FluSurv-NET hospitalization surveillance system and use of that data to make routine estimates of influenza disease burden. The participant will also develop an understanding of how analytics and modeling support the response to seasonal and pandemic influenza.

Individuals interested in the position with strong quantitative skills (with either a Master’s or PhD) should contact Matthew Biggerstaff, ScD, MPH, their resumes and cover letters at zmo2 [at] cdc [dot] gov.