Child Development and Disability Fellowship, CDC

Description 

CDC Office and Location

A research training opportunity is currently available with the Child Development and Disability Branch (CDDB) of the Division of Human Development and Disability (DHDD), within the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia.

NCBDDD seeks to promote the health of babies, children, and adults with disabilities. The work of NCBDDD includes identifying the causes of birth defects and developmental disabilities, helping children to develop and reach their full potential, and promoting health and well-being among people of all ages with disabilities. NCBDDD has three Divisions that carry out this mission: Division of Congenital and Developmental Disorders (DCDD), Human Development and Disability (DHDD), and Blood Disorders (DBD).

This opportunity is within DHDD’s Child Development and Disability Branch (CDDB). The mission of CDDB is to conduct inclusive surveillance, research, and programs to improve the lives of children with or at risk for developmental delays and disabilities. Under the guidance of mentors from the Office of the Branch Chief, the participant will train and contribute to CDDB’s portfolio in developing and communicating research and furthering the scientific base of several of the programs within the branch currently underway, including applied research and surveillance related to Child Development and Disabilities. 

Research Project 

The overall purpose of the primary project is to identify population-based indicators related to autism and developmental disabilities that are currently sought by different groups in communities and at the national level.  The participant will train with staff to describe the audience that would utilize identified data indicators, CDC’s current capability to produce the indicator from existing data and resources, and any barriers or steps needed for that indicator to become routinely reported.

Additional training activities may include:

• literature reviews and synthesis of data/information
• data management
• statistical data analysis
• writing/revising of peer-reviewed manuscripts
• contributing to the development of responses to scientific inquiries and requests for information about assigned projects
• creating presentations for internal and external use at meetings or conferences
• contributing to developing, updating, or maintaining quality assurance protocols
• contributing to program evaluation efforts
• developing/revising web or other materials for the public
• other related activities as discussed with mentor that further the science base related to promoting early identification and understanding child development and disabilities

Learning Objectives

Although this fellowship research opportunity is focused in the topic area of child development and disability, the activities of the fellowship will enhance knowledge and develop skills that are transferable to other areas within public health.

Mentor(s)

The mentor for this opportunity is Sarah Tinker (zzu9 [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 the past five years.

Preferred Skills

• Data Analysis
• Research
• Public Health surveillance
• Data Collection
• Writing skills

How to Apply 

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