Epidemiology - Public Health Surveillance Fellowship

Organization

U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)

Reference Code

DCPH-P-2026-0001

How To Apply

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Description

The Defense Centers for Public Health – Portsmouth (DCPH-P) ensures Department of Defense Readiness through leadership in prevention of disease and promotion of health. Through the ORISE program, the DCPH-P provides opportunities to participate in on-going applied research and development projects in the areas of Environmental Health, Engineering, Biological Sciences, Public Health, Occupational and Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Sanitation and Hygiene, and Laboratory Services.

What will I be doing?

Under the guidance of an epidemiologist mentor, you will be involved with and learn how to:

• Collect, evaluate and provide public health surveillance data analysis and reporting for Department of Defense members and beneficiaries.
• Develop/conduct epidemiologic studies and surveillance in the areas of clinical epidemiology, infectious disease, behavioral health, occupational and environmental epidemiology and injury and healthcare epidemiology.
• Provide rapid response to request for outbreak and disease information.
• Provide epidemiologic consulting and assistance for studies.
• Integrate health data with other data types to provide robust analysis.
• Investigate and study acute and chronic conditions to determine the public health impact of intervention programs.
• Prepare raw health data for epidemiologic analysis.
  
  

Why should I apply?

This internship provides the opportunity to independently utilize your skills and engage with experts in innovative ideas to move the proposed research forward. There are multiple opportunities available to engage in your applied research and evaluation interests.

Where will I be located?

Portsmouth, Virginia

What is the anticipated start date?

DCPH-P is ready to make an appointment immediately. Exact start date will be determined at the time of selection and in coordination with the selected candidate.

What is the length of the appointment?

This ORISE appointment is full-time twelve-month duration. Appointments may be extended depending on funding availability, project assignment, program rules, and availability of the participant.

What are the provisions?

You will receive a stipend to be determined by DCPH-P. Stipends are typically based on the participant’s academic standing, discipline, experience, and research facility location. Other provisions may include the following:

• Health Insurance Supplement. Participants are eligible to purchase health insurance through ORISE.
• Relocation Allowance
• Training and Travel Allowance
  
  

About ORISE

This program, administered by Oak Ridge Associated Universities (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 DoD. Participants do not enter into an employee/employer relationship with ORISE, ORAU, DoD or any other office or agency. Instead, you will be affiliated with ORISE for the administration of the appointment through the ORISE appointment letter and Terms of Appointment. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE. For more information, visit the ORISE Research Participation Program at the U.S. Department of Defense.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates must have successful completion of a 2 year graduate study in an accredited college or university master’s or higher degree that included a major study in an academic field related to Epidemiology (MPH, MS, PhD).

Highly competitive applicants will have experience or skills in the following:

• U.S. Citizenship is required, must be able to pass a background investigation.
• SAS 9.4 experience is desired.
• Microsoft Office experience is desired.
  
  

Application Requirements

A complete application consists of:

• Zintellect Profile
• Educational and Employment History
• Essay Questions (goals, experiences, and skills relevant to the opportunity)
• Resume (PDF)
• Transcripts/Academic Records - Please upload a copy of a transcript for your current or most recent degree program that meets the disciplinary qualifications of the opportunity. Click here for detailed information about acceptable transcripts.
• One Recommendation. We encourage you to contact your recommender as soon as you start your application to ensure they are able to complete the recommendation form and to let them know to expect a message from Zintellect. Recommenders will be asked to rate your scientific capabilities, personal characteristics, and describe how they know you. You can always log back in to your Zintellect account and check the status of your application.
  
  

If you have questions, send an email to navy@orise.orau.gov. Please list the reference code of this opportunity [DCPH-P-2026-0001] in the subject line of the email. Please understand that ORISE does not review applications or select applicants; selections are made by the sponsoring agency identified on this opportunity. All application materials should be submitted via the “Apply” button at the bottom of this opportunity listing. Please do not send application materials to the email address above.

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Stipend

$68,000.00 – $72,000.00 Yearly

Point of Contact

Richard

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• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
• Degree: Master's Degree or Doctoral Degree received within the last 60 months or anticipated to be received by 1/1/2027 11:59:00 PM.
• Minimum Overall GPA: 2.50
• Discipline(s):
• Computer, Information, and Data Sciences ( Show more