1. FTE Position – Health Scientist GS-13, Deadline 5/12/21
Seeking a candidate with expert knowledge of the scientific principles, concepts, methods, and techniques of public health research and demonstrated skills in performing complex analytical studies, interpreting results to coordinate the evaluation of programs and in communicating, both orally and in writing, to make clear, convincing presentations, and represent the agency and assigned program or project areas. This position reports to the NCHHSTP Associate Director for Health Equity. This opportunity is open to CDC/ATSDR employees, Commissioned Officers equivalent, and the general public. This is an open continuous announcement and will be used to fill various vacancies within any Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) organizations. The initial cut-off for this position in OHE will be 5/12/2021.Application Links:Internal Govt Employees – https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/599605900General Public – https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/5996061002.
2. Post-Doctoral ORISE Fellowship, Deadline 6/23/21
The selected participant will receive training from NCHHSTP Office of Health Equity mentors in developing and implementing research projects that inform the development of effective strategies and interventions to reduce disparities in HIV, other STDs, TB and viral hepatitis and improve school health among one or more disproportionately affected populations. Effective strategies will support the guiding principal of high impact prevention, a public health approach to disease prevention in which proven, cost-effective and scalable interventions are implemented for preventing the greatest amount of infections or for reducing disparities, given available resources. Mentors and participants 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 participant’s area(s) of interest, training, and experience and the mission of the NCHHSTP Office of Health Equity.Application Link: https://www.zintellect.com/…/Details/CDC-NCHHSTP-2021-0150