CDC Data Analysis Fellowship, National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD)
Category : Alumni
A research opportunity is currently available with the Prevention Research and Translation Branch, within the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia.
NCBDDD’s mission is to promote the health of babies, children and adults and enhance the potential for full, productive living. Joining the Prevention Research and Translation Branch, the participant will collaborate with the Prenatal Alcohol, Opioid, and Substance Exposure team on various analytical projects, literature reviews, and program assessments. Under the guidance of a mentor, the participant will be involved in the following opportunities:
Participating in the development and reporting/analysis of prevalence estimates of various substances, which may include data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), HealthStyles, DocStyles, National Drug Use and Health Survey (NDUHS), MarketScan or grantee reports
Reviewing scientific literature for studies demonstrating sustainable strategies for supporting alcohol Screening and Brief Intervention (SBI) and other substances in public and private practice settings, examining economic analyses related to substance use, and identifying best practices related to infants exposed to prenatal substance use
Collaborating with CDC staff and grantees to promote and advance practice and systems change around provision of alcohol SBI among targeted provider groups
Contributing to a project with front-line staff in the Child Welfare System to assess current screening efforts used to assess prenatal alcohol and substance use among children entering that system
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 June 2019. Degree must have been received within five years of the appointment start date.
Preferred skills:
Background in biostatistics or epidemiology, as well as maternal and child health
Experience in qualitative and quantitative research
Experience conducting scientific literature searches
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