Infant and Young Child Nutrition Fellowship, CDC
Category : Alumni
Description
CDC Office and Location
A research opportunity is currently available with the Nutrition Branch in the Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity (DNPAO) within the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) located in Atlanta, Georgia.
Research Project
This project will provide training in the area of domestic US maternal, infant and young child nutrition, including breastfeeding, complementary feeding, micronutrients, and the development of healthy dietary patterns. The research participant will collaborate with others to identify research and surveillance gaps and translate the science into products aimed at improving maternal and child nutrition.
Learning Objectives
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Analyzing data and developing translation products on infant and young child nutrition
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Analyzing data and contributing to manuscripts on key topics related to infant and young child nutrition; reviewing data for indicators to be included in DNPAO’s interactive data portal
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Focused learning on gestational weight gain, breastfeeding, complementary feeding, micronutrient status, and the establishment of healthy dietary patterns that will help inform the development of a comprehensive DNPAO strategic plan on maternal and child nutrition
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Participating in interdisciplinary work groups and interacting with experts including public health nutritionists, health education specialists, evaluation specialists, maternal and pediatric health care providers, and epidemiologists
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Building public health skills in research, translation, and dissemination of evidence on social, environmental, and policy factors related to maternal, infant and child nutrition. The majority of the research focuses on birth through two years of age
Mentor(s)
The mentor for this opportunity is Heather Hamner (hfc2 [at] cdc [dot] gov). If you have questions about the nature of the research please contact the mentor(s).
Qualifications
The qualified candidate should be currently pursuing or have received a master’s degree in one of the relevant fields. Degree must have been received within five years of the appointment start date, or needs to be completed within 6 months if currently pursuing the degree.
Preferred Skills
- Knowledge with policy, systems, or environmental change approaches
- Training or experience in at least one of the following topics: infant and child feeding, nutrition, obesity
- Experience conducting statistical analyses with statistical software systems such as SAS, SPSS, Stata, or R
How to Apply
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