What are the responsibilities and job description for the CDC Environmental Health Readiness, Response, and Recovery Fellowship position at Zintellect?
*Applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis.
CDC Office and Location: A research opportunity is available in the Coordinating Office for Environmental Readiness, Response and Recovery (COER3) within the National Center for Environmental Health/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (NCEH/ATSDR) at 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 protects 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. CDC increases the health security of our nation. As the nation’s health protection agency, CDC saves lives and protects people from health threats. To accomplish its mission, CDC conducts important science and provides health information that protects our nation against expensive and dangerous health threats, and responds when these arise.
Research Project: The Coordinating Office for Environmental Readiness, Response and Recovery (COER3) is CDC's focal point for science-based emergency management related to the environmental public health consequences of natural disasters, chemical, and radiation emergencies. This appointment will provide educational experience related to professional, programmatic, and scientific training for COER3 and all the programs, offices, branches and divisions across the center working on preparedness, response, and recovery activities.
Learning Objectives: This training will include emergency management protocols, tools, and resources, researching peer reviewed publications, environmental health interventions, emergency response activations and disaster exercises, and coordination and evaluation of program development strategies. In addition, you will receive training related to coordinating and collaborating with multiple internal and external stakeholders on environmental public health and emergency management projects, initiatives, and activities.
Mentor(s): The mentor for this opportunity is Kevin Dunn (kgd8@cdc.gov). If you have questions about the nature of the research please contact the mentor(s).
Anticipated Appointment Start Date: 2026. 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 only.
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 CDCrpp@orau.org and include the reference code for this opportunity.