Research Health Scientist Fellowship, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Category : Alumni
A research health scientist position is available at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health’s (NIOSH) Health Informatics Branch (HIB) in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Position Description
HIB is seeking a research health scientist to conduct surveillance and surveillance research in a multidisciplinary unit of 35 dedicated individuals responsible for tracking work-related diseases, injuries and exposures; identifying new and emerging health and safety problems in the workplace; providing evidence that directs intervention and prevention activities; and monitoring the overall impact of occupational health research in the United States. HIB scientists use existing data sources collected by other organizations to develop national and state-based illness and hazard tracking systems to provide information about worker health to policymakers, researchers, practitioners, and the public.
HIB scientists have access to population-based survey data and occupational exposure data. This information is used to estimate the magnitude of occupational health and safety problems, determine the distribution of illnesses and injuries, and monitor changes in exposures and hazards in occupational settings at the state and national levels. HIB staff coordinate the collection and compilation of surveillance information with internal and external partners including university-based research groups and other government agencies. Competitive intramural funding opportunities are open for researchers interested in proposing new studies within the NIOSH mission.
Qualifications and Desired Skills
Applicants must have a master’s or doctoral degree 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 (https://www.ed.gov/accreditation) or equivalent at the time the degree was obtained.
Candidates should be experienced in surveillance methods, epidemiologic or exposure assessment study design and data analysis, and have excellent written and oral communication skills. Experience conducting surveillance, epidemiology or exposure assessments in conjunction with epidemiologic studies, a working knowledge of health informatics, knowledge and experience with SAS (or other statistical software), and prior publication of research in peer-reviewed journals are desired.
Other Information
- This is a full-time position offered as part of the CDC fellowship program under Title 42 of the U.S. Code. U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and non-U.S. citizens are eligible.
- CDC service fellows are considered federal employees with most of the rights and benefits provided to permanent employees, including government health and retirement benefits, telework, paid leave, and flexible schedules.
- Salary will be based on education and experience.
- The initial fellowship appointment will be for two years with potential for renewal. The start date is negotiable.
Apply
To apply, please send a CV and one-page cover letter to: Tasha Fields by email at npq7 [at] cdc [dot] gov. For questions about this position, please contract Marie Haring Sweeney, PhD, MPH, Chief, Health Informatics Branch, by email at msweeney [at] cdc [dot] gov or phone (513) 841-4102.
To be considered for either position, please respond to the designated contact by February 28, 2020.
