CDC Health Equity in Diabetes Fellowship

*Applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis.

CDC Office and Location: A research opportunity is available in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) located in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is one of the major operation components of the Department of Health and Human Services. CDC works to protect America from health, safety and security threats, both foreign and in the U.S. Whether diseases start at home or abroad, are chronic or acute, curable or preventable, human error or deliberate attack, CDC fights disease and supports communities and citizens to do the same.

Research Project: The fellow will receive training from NCDPHP Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT) Associate Director of Health Equity (ADHE). This training will include collaborating with the division’s ADHE and Health Equity Action Team (HEAT) to develop and implement and Health Equity Action Plan and  research projects that inform the development of effective strategies and interventions to reduce disparities in diabetes to improve health outcomes and reduce diabetes related complications among disproportionately affected populations. Mentors and fellows will collaborate to develop a list of diverse research activities that they will complete together over the two-year (subject to funding) training period. These activities will be based on the fellow’s area(s) of interest, training, and experience and diabetes CORE Goals.

Learning Objectives: Under the guidance of the mentor, the activities listed below represent the minimum training opportunities that the fellow will complete:

• Conduct a landscape analysis to identify, test, implement, and evaluate innovative evidence-based interventions, strategies, programs, and policies that reduce health inequities in type 2 diabetes prevention and diabetes management
• Conduct a landscape analysis to identify interventions or policies that increase access, participation and retention in type 2 diabetes prevention and diabetes management interventions for disproportionately affected populations (i.e., African American, Hispanic, Native Hawaiian, and American Indian/Alaska Native persons) in targeted settings (i.e., community-based organizations, faith-based organizations
• Design, conduct, and interpret data
• Write and submit at least one scientific manuscript for a peer-reviewed journal
• Present an oral presentation or poster at one or more scientific meetings

Mentor(s): The mentor for this opportunity is Gia Rutledge (HEZ6@cdc.gov.). If you have questions about the nature of the research please contact the mentor(s).

Anticipated Appointment Start Date: September 20, 2024. Start date is flexible and will depend on a variety of factors.

Appointment Length: The appointment will initially be for one year, but may be renewed upon recommendation of CDC and is contingent on the availability of funds.

Level of Participation: The appointment is full time.

Participant Stipend: Stipend rates may vary based on numerous factors, including opportunity, location, education, and experience. If you are interviewed, you can inquire about the exact stipend rate at that time and if selected, your appointment offer will include the monthly stipend rate.

Citizenship Requirements: This opportunity is available to U.S. citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR), and foreign nationals. Non-U.S. citizen applicants should refer to the Guidelines for Non-U.S. Citizens Details page of the program website for information about the valid immigration statuses that are acceptable for program participation.

ORISE Information: This program, administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and CDC. Participants do not become employees of CDC, DOE or the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE.

The successful applicant(s) will be required to comply with Environmental, Safety and Health (ES&H) requirements of the hosting facility, including but not limited to, COVID-19 requirements (e.g. facial covering, physical distancing, testing, vaccination).

Questions: Please visit our Program Website. After reading, if you have additional questions about the application process please email ORISE.CDC.NCCDPHP@orau.org and include the reference code for this opportunity.

Qualifications

Qualifications The qualified candidate should have received a bachelor's, master’s, or doctoral degree in one of the relevant fields, or be currently pursuing the degree with completion before the appointment start date. Degree must have been received within the past five years.

Preferred skills:

• Literature Reviews and/or landscape analysis on health equity related to chronic disease
• Documented training and skills in qualitative and quantitative data analyses
• Evidence of research experience or experience involving disproportionately affected populations in the United States
• Development of dissemination materials using data visualization (i.e. PowerPoints, infographics, policy briefs, etc.)

Eligibility Requirements

• Degree: Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or Doctoral Degree received within the last 60 months or currently pursuing.
• Academic Level(s): Graduate Students, Post-Bachelor's, Postdoctoral, Post-Master's, or Undergraduate Students.